Correction:
      In the Sept. 6 edition of "On the Spot" Racquel Wood was incorrectly identified as Brenda Lawrence. Gulf Breeze News strives for 100 percent accuracy. We regret any errors in our publication.
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School board mulls new medical insurance plan for employees
BY PAM BRANNON Gulf Breeze News news@gulfbreezenews.com
      Teachers and employees of Santa Rosa County Schools will have a new option for their health insurance next year. This program will include not only Blue Cross - Blue Shield coverage, but also a Health Savings Account, with the school district paying half the deductible for each employee.
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GBPD deputy chief to run for Sheriff in 2008
      Robert Randle, Deputy Police Chief for the Gulf Breeze Police Department, recently announced his candidacy for Santa Rosa County Sheriff. Randle filed as a Republican candidate. Randle, a graduate of the University of West Florida, the FBI National Academy, and numerous executive and leadership c...
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Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office Report
      Information provided by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office. Felonies 8/30/07 Cole, Frank Ray, 51, W/M, 3000 block of Windmill Drive, Gulf Breeze, burglary, larceny, less than $300 Hernandez, Michael Marines, 27, H/M, Gordon Evans Road, Navarre,
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Hurricane Ivan Retrospective
Three years after Hurricane Ivan, Gulf Breeze still works toward recovery
BY VICI PAPAJOHN Gulf Breeze News vici@gulfbreezenews.com
      When Hurricane Ivan slammed into the Gulf Coast in 2004, it caused extensive damage to coastal and inland areas. The Interstate 10 bridge across Pensacola Bay was severely damaged as a result of dramatic wave action on top of the 10-15 foot storm surge, and as much as a quarter-mile of the bridge ...
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Take a retirement planning quiz
Edward Jones: Financial Focus
Submitted By Scott Shanks Edward Jones Investment Representative
      Your school days may be behind you, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't test yourself on various subjects from time to time. One of the most important topics you can study is retirement planning. So, take a couple of minutes to take this "quiz." The answers - and even the questions - may prove val...
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SBA partners with U.S. Chamber
FROM STAFF REPORTS Gulf Breeze News news@gulfbreezenews.com
      The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will pool their resources to more effectively respond to major disasters, paving the way for faster recovery in affected communities.
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
      Seniors focus on home equity Sacred Heart Hospital's Senior Services' program will present a free seminar on home equity conversion mortgages in Pensacola on Thursday, Sept. 13, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Home Care, 213 E. Wright St.
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