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Car crashes into office
Two young women in their early 20s were seriously injured when their car crashed into the Sea Green Center last Thursday night. According to police, the car careened over the Highway 98 median after departing the Pensacola Beach offramp at a high rate of speed, and was launched into the shopping center. More...
Zoo considers closing doors
Officials need $1 million by the end of 2007
BY FRANKLIN HAYES Gulf Breeze News franklin@gulfbreezenews.com

Could this be the last summer to watch lions bask in the sun at The Zoo - Northwest Florida? Park officials say they need $3 million within the next year and at least $1 million of it by the end of 2007 to keep the park open. More...

Resource officers in jeopardy
BY PAM BRANNON Gulf Breeze News news@gulfbreezenews.com

Santa Rosa County Schools may have fewer resource officers from the Sheriff Dept. next year walking school halls and teaching D.A.R.E. (drug abuse prevention program) classes. But the decision on how many the school will have is a long way from being made. That's what Nancy Padgett, member of the district's administrative staff, told the school board Thursday, June 28. More...


 Community
• article has image Pelicans host GB Chamber members
The Pensacola Pelican's hosted the Gulf Breeze Chamber Business After Hours at their Training Academy located at 4920 N. Davis Pkwy., Pensacola. The event was well attended. Talmadge Nunnari, General Manager of the Pelicans played host to this prestigious group. More...
• article has image Kate Turner is the Kid of the Week
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 Island News
• article has image Consider the impact of your words
During some wedding ceremonies, I often say something to the effect that the bride and groom have exchanged their vows and commitment of love for each, but that words are fleeting and soon forgotten, More...
• article has image A superpower I wish I had
• article has image Wasted day in paradise
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 News
• article has image Mary Ester man arrested in Navarre for sex charge
On July 2, Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Investigators arrested Kevin Brian Bass, 33, of Mary Esther on charges of capital sexual battery on a victim under 12 years of age. The charges stemmed from an incident that occurred in Navarre during the middle of June, while Bass babysat for a juvenile, under the age of twelve. More...
• Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office Report
• article has image GBPD wins second in national pool
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 Sports
• article has image GBSA's 6s World Series bound
9s in title game, 7s lose 11-inning marathon in opener
The Gulf Breeze 6-year-old All Stars won three consecutive games Sunday to win the Dizzy Dean state tournament at Shoreline Park. Gulf Breeze eliminated the Pinellas Park Predators 25-10 early Sunday morning, then defeated previously unbeaten Pinellas Park All Stars 23-8 and 17-13 to earn a berth into the Dizzy Dean World Series, which starts July 19 at McDonough, Ga. More...
• article has image Heading to Alabama
• Florida Dizzy Dean Tournament Scores
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 Faith
• GBUMC pastor to take post in Panama City
Newton to become the new pastor at Woodlawn United Methodist Church
For the past five years Allen Newton has faithfully served as the Lead Pastor of the Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church Community Life Center. His visionary and creative leadership has led to incredible growth at the Community Life Center Campus. More...
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 Obituaries
• JOHN V. BYRNE
John V. Byrne, age 86, of Milton, FL, passed away July 4th, 2007 at home after battling Leukemia for 9 months. John was born in Grand Rapids, Mich. and retired from Michigan Bell Telephone Co after a 37 year career where he had assignments in both Lansing and Grand Rapids, MI. He moved to Gulf Breeze, Fla. More...
• HOWARD CRAIG HANDEL
• JOE HUNTER MEHAFFEY JR. 1930 - 2007
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 Calendar of Events
• Calendar of Events
Thursday, July 12 Santa Rosa County Commission Regular Meeting, 9 a.m., Commissioner's Board Room, 6495 Caroline Street, Milton Friday, July 13 No meetings schedules as of press time Saturday, More...
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 Seniors
• article has image Summertime means a trip up north
Each summer I spent some of my vacation time at my grandparents' home in Reading, Pa., enjoying the role of the Rector's granddaughter. As a small child, I would often awaken early and go into their room to crawl into bed with them. It was then I became familiar with the sight of my 55-year-old grandfather's mangled legs. More...
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 Home & Garden
• article has image Home decor changes could be answer to summer blues
Change your scene at Coastal Furniture Consignment where there is "Something for Everyone." Owned by Diane Jennell and John Gonzalez, Coastal Furniture Consignment is one of Navarre and Gulf Breeze's newest businesses, and it is the perfect answer to several common questions from folks with homes, condos and apartments along the Emerald Coast. More...
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 Opinion
• article has image Foreign student workers seek justice
The voice on the phone sounded desperate. It was a woman who wanted to expose an injustice, and she was trying to shelter some of the victims. More...
• article has image Political Cartoon
• article has image On the Spot: WHERE WE PUT PEOPLE "ON THE SPOT" TO ANSWER A QUESTION "ON THE SPOT."
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 Legals
• NOTICE OF ACTION
BEFORE THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
IN RE: The unlicensed practice of electrical contracting Cedric Martin 325 Clay Street Pensacola, FL32505 CASE NO: 2005-028978EC UL LICENSE: Unlicensed The Department of Business and Professional Regulation has filed an Administrative Complaint against you, a copy of which may be obtained by contacting, Jamie Duran, Office of General Counsel, More...
• NOTICE OF ACTION
• NOTICE OF ACTION
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