PollThe Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to ring bells at the donation kettle in front of Publix Super Market in Gulf Breeze this holiday season. More ... In the spirit of Wednesday’s Veterans Day observance, Gulf Breeze News recognizes the newest local members of our armed forces: Warren J. Johnson Jr. has graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader Development and Assessment Course at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash. More ... The Gulf Breeze Rotary Club continues its good work for the community. The club is helping sponsor a Pancake Breakfast and Car Wash that supports the food-drive efforts of Interfaith Ministry and Collecting Pennies. More ... Marion Jones is always looking for opportunities to enrich the lives of children through the Matrix Foster Parent Program of Pensacola. More ... Greg Brown Jr. recently announced his decision to run for Florida’s District 1 seat in the House of Representatives, currently held by Rep. Greg Evers. He fulfilled perhaps his first campaign promise — made even before the public announcement — when he chose to attend the Oct. 15 meeting of the United Peninsula Association to share the news. More ... Private investigator John Krause has prequalified to run for the U.S. Congress in Florida’s First District, taking on incumbent Jeff Miller. More ... Dr. Issa Ephtimios will discuss the prevalence of H1N1 swine flu in our community and local availability of the H1N1 vaccine, as well as ways to prevent the spread of the flu, during an upcoming talk at Sacred Heart Hospital. More ... Pensacola Junior College is forging ahead with its long-range plans for a multi-million dollar expansion that rivals the latest in green construction. For the project’s initial phase, PJC has hired architectural firm Bullock Tice Associates Inc. More ... Former State Rep. Holly Benson announced her candidacy for Florida’s Attorney General in 2010. More ... The Pensacola Pelicans will be hosting its first Hot Stove Banquet on Monday, Nov. 16 from 5 p m. to 8 p m. Jim “The Rookie” Morris will speak at the program following dinner. Morris is famed by his incredible inspirational life story, which was made into the hit Disney movie ‘The Rookie.’ More ... Woodlawn Beach Middle School’s Robotics team took top overall honors at the BEST Robotics Competition at the University of West Florida as well as receiving awards in every category. The team is sponsored by teacher Shannon Farrell. The Wildcats qualified to compete in the Robotics Championships at Auburn University on Dec. 11-12. More ... |
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