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ZOO officials are starting 2007 without four of their Australian marsupials. Three kangaroos died within 48 hours in late December from a nasty bacterial infection. A fourth was eventually put to sleep after its immune system failed to respond positively to antibiotics. More...

Three dogs viciously attacked a Gulf Breeze man while he was approaching a house to have a petition signed on Jan. 11. Deer Point resident John McDaniel required medical treatment after three dogs, two Great Danes and a German Shepherd, ripped off McDaniel's pants and clawed his upper body. More...

The permitting process is underway for the $3 million renovation to the Tiger Point Golf and Country Club clubhouse after being closed since Hurricane Ivan struck in September of 2004. "We're moving along, finally," Tiger Point General Manager, Aaron Williams, said. "We're anticipating the first week of March that we'll have our building permit as well as starting the demolition process. More...


The stars were out Friday night as Gulf Breeze Chamber hosted it's first ever Gala with the theme, "Welcome to Hollywood!" at the Hilton Garden Inn on Pensacola Beach. The event featured emcees Francesca Maxime from WEAR and Marty Stanovich, who entertained the capacity crowd with skits and award presentations. More...
Things that make me feel good
We here in Far Far Super-Far Florida have a lot to feel good about. In 2007 we need to feel good as much as we can. Nowadays these things are not going to find us, so we have to look for them. Here are a few things that make me feel good, I hope you can find a new "feel good reason" to look for among them! More...
Thursday 7 p.m. on ABC Ugly Betty: The Halloween episode "The Lyin', the Watch and the Wardrobe" had a lot of fans going, "Boo!" The reason? Betty's (America Ferrera) love life, which looked as if it might take a promising turn away from whiny Walter. But nooo! Romance isn't Betty's big concern right now anyway; she has to find out which of Daniel's recent conquests has his missing watch. More...
County officials held a workshop Tuesday, Jan. 16 to discuss proposed ordinances to regulate debris disposal and excavation pits. Nearly 100 residents from Navarre and Milton gathered to voice their concerns about construction and demolition material disposal pits they believe are causing health problems and destroying their quality of life. More...
Mrs. Sherry Diamond, Principal, Mr. Warren Stevens, Assistant Principal, and the Oriole Beach Elementary Staff congratulate the following students for making the second nine weeks Honor Roll: 'A' Honor Roll Third Grade Mrs. More...
Robles scores twice in 5-0 win
The Gulf Breeze girls soccer team looked to be in championship form Friday as they blasted Washington 5-0 in the District 1-4A championship game at Dolphin Stadium. The win marked the 16th consecutive district title for the Lady Dolphins (18-4-3), who will host Arnold in a Region 1- 4A quarterfinal match tonight at 7 p.m. Gulf Breeze defeated Arnold 4-0 in the regional quarterfinals a year ago. More...
First Baptist Church of Gulf Breeze offers study groups
"Daniel" Sundays - Beginning January 14 at 4:30 p.m. Beth Moore's Daniel. Meeting in the Renfroe Center Dinning room, 555 Fairpoint Drive. Cost of the workbook is $10. This is a 12-week, videobased class study group. Childcare is available. For more information, or about joining in the middle of program call 932-2207. More...
Joyce T. Baxter, 81 of Gulf Breeze, died Sunday, January 14th, after a long illness. Joyce was preceded in death by her first husband, Vern Tebo; second husband, Dr. Gordon P. Baxter; parents, Loren and Emma Dilger; and sister, Muriel Rich. She is survived by her son, Shannon (Renee) Baxter of Gulf Breeze; grandchildren, Shannon (Aimee) Baxter, Jr. More...
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Thursday, Jan. 25 School Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., School District Administrative Offices, 5086 Canal Street, Milton Santa Rosa County Commission Regular Meeting, 9 a.m., Commissioner's Board Room, 6495 Caroline Street, Milton Friday, Jan. More...
Selling Girl Scout cookies brings back memories
Today was another beautiful day that inspired everyone to get out and walk and do the outdoor chores we have all put off after retiring the holiday decorations. While outside, I received a flyer noting that it was once again 'Cookie Time' for the Girl Scouts. I began to wonder how many of my former Scouts, particularly the Brownies, remember their cookie days. More...
At 49, Vickie Pratt, never thought she would be a heart disease survivor. "My father was diagnosed with coronary heart disease at 48 and so I decided to get a coronary CT scan," Pratt, wife and mother, said. "I had three areas of blockage found in my heart; 80 percent of my right coronary artery was blocked. More...
DFO, or Designer Furniture Outlet, is definitely the discriminating decorator's favorite find. Whether you are decorating a tropical-themed condo or adding new accessories and furnishings to a traditionally appointed home, a trip to DFO is in order! More...
New money for new schools
New state and federal mandates will require building many new schools in Florida in the near future. Conservative estimates of the costs of these new schools between now and 2020 start at $35 billion. Current funding for these mandates does not match their projected costs. A local fee on real estate transactions could help make up the shortfall. More...
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THOMAS N OR LINDA J WHITESPUNNER holder of the following Tax Sale Certificate has filed said Tax Certificate for the Tax Deed to be issued thereon. More...