A new group called Young Democrats of Northwest Florida will meet Wednesday, March 14 at the Gulf Breeze Recreation Center. The group is for 16- to 39-year-olds interested in changing local and national leadership. For information, contact Bruce Yates at 384-4361 or email catsailor1@bellsouth.net. More...

My wife 'Lishous was making a breakfast that included fried eggs for me a few days ago. I burst into the kitchen and said, "Hey careful there darlin'," "Whoa, be quick!" Then I yelled "Hey, put some more butter under those eggs, they are gonna burn," "Oh, my God you are cooking two at a time, don't you know that can be dangerous? More...

Thursday 7 p.m. on ABC Ugly Betty: This is an episode to make even the most fashion-unconscious of fans wince, as Betty (America Ferrera) wears the world's most hideous prom dress to review the restaurant at a posh hotel. Those who want Betty to dump whiny Walter (Kevin Sussman) may also cringe a bit, as he shows up to "help" with her review. More...

FELONIES 2/25/07 Ellison, Henry William, 42, W/M, 9200 block of Eagle Nest Drive, Navarre, aggravated assault 2/26/07 Broxson, Suzanne Marie, 37, W/F, 7500 block of Blackjack Circle, Navarre, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon Nguyen, Hung Thanh, 19, A/M, 3100 block of Auburn Parkway, Gulf Breeze, burglary, smuggling contraband into a detention facility More...

On February 21, Gulf Breeze High School took 75 students to the American Mathematics Competition hosted by the University of West Florida. Students from high schools in both Santa Rosa County and Escambia County attended. The students took a 25 question test involving Algebra and Geometry skills. The problems were very thought-provoking multi-step questions. More...

Two weeks ago, Greg Tober pitched one of the best games of his life, but didn't get the result he wanted. But on Friday, he did. Tober threw a complete game four-hitter and struck out 12 as the Dolphins edged Pine Forest 3-1 Friday in Gulf Breeze. More...

This year's Lenten Study at St. Francis of Assisi in Gulf Breeze addresses Icons and Iconography. Patricia Resmondo, Iconographer, is guiding the worshippers into the world of Icons and Iconography. Resmondo is a resident of Pensacola and a member of Christ Church. Some of her work, representing the Nativity and Resurrection of Christ, adorns the chapel at Christ Church in Pensacola. More...

AJ. Holder, age 80 retired U.S. Navy Chief, & State of Florida Juvenile Corrections Officer, died at Gulf Breeze Hospital on Sunday February 25, 2007 following a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Holder was born on October 20th, 1926 in the town of Collinsville, Grayson County, Texas. More...

Thursday, March 8    Santa Rosa County Commission Regular      Meeting,     9     a.m. More...

Since it was a gray and rainy day, I decided it was time to rearrange my linen closet. Somehow the neat piles of sheets, pillowcases and towels seemed to have come unglued over time. The wrong cases that matched their sheets had somehow worked their way to the bottom of the pile. More...

Motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to join in "Riding for a Reason," a fundraiser for Sacred Heart Health System's Miracle Camp. The ride will take place Sunday, March 18, beginning at Stokes' Victory Polaris Motorcycle Dealership. Registration will start at 9:30 a.m. at the Stokes' Victory Polaris Motorcycle Dealership at 4101 Mobile Highway. More...

Owned by Diane Jennell and John Gonzalez, Coastal Furniture Consignment is one of Navarre/Gulf Breeze's brightest businesses, and it is the perfect answer to a couple of common questions from folks with homes, condos, and apartments along the coast. Where do I find attractive and affordable furnishings? What do I do with the furniture I no longer need? More...

"It is proper to take alarm at the first experiment on our liberties." - James Madison We live in a fundamentally different country since 9/11. Not only do many Americans view their government with suspicion, but how their government views them has drastically changed. More...