At its meeting Feb. 5 in Jacksonville, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) directed staff to host several workshops prior to the April Commission meeting in an effort to gathe…
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Clark opts to play college football for Southeastern University
Pace High School senior Chris Clark said he never imagined signing a letter of intent on National Signing Day, when he signed with Southeastern University, located in Lakeland on Wednesday.
“I nev…
Roller derby gets back on track
Following an undefeated season, Emerald Coast Roller Derby takes to the flat track again gearing up for the first bout, a doubleheader, March 28. ECRD President Tabitha “Thump” North said this season…
Gray triggerfish closed to recreational harvest in Gulf state waters Saturday
The recreational harvest of gray triggerfish will close in Gulf state waters Saturday, Feb. 7. The season will remain closed through Dec. 31 and will apply in 2015 only. The Florida Fish and Wildlife…
32 future Argos commit to tomorrow
Wednesday, 32 young men across Florida and Alabama officially bought into the dream set in motion by University of West Florida’s Dr. Judy Bense in 2011. All 32 signed their National Letters of Inten…
Central fends off Jay in regular season finale, 59-50 (PHOTOS)
The Central High School Jaguars came back from behind to win their regular season finale against rival Jay High School in boys basketball.
Number 608 takes flight (with VIDEO)
Joey Martin, sport pilot of a weight-shift trike said he’s taken 607 people up in his completely open aircraft. I’m his 608th first-timer. Flying in a plane compared to a WST was like the difference…
Santa Rosa County announces Teacher of the Year
Karen Burch, an exceptional student education teacher at S.S Dixon Primary School in Pace, was announced as the Santa Rosa County ‘Teacher of the Year’ for 2016.
Santa Rosa County schools get taste of BMX (PHOTOS)
Tyler Sparr, a former Milton High School graduate, enjoyed returning home this past week while performing BMX stunts before several area schools.
“It feels amazing to be back home after performing …
Girls softball: Dowell signs with Gulf Coast State College
Friday afternoon, Milton High school celebrated Whitney Dowell, softball star, officially signing on with Gulf Coast State College in Panama City. She was joined by her family, friends, teammates, co…