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AAA offers free rides for residents this weekend

Thursday, 02 September 2010 15:39 Written by Jennifer Hensley

The American Automobile Association, known to most as AAA, and Budweiser will help protect roadways throughout the Labor Day weekend with the “Tow to Go” program, offering anyone – AAA members and non members – a free “Tow to Go” ride Friday – Monday.

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Pensacola man sentenced to 60 years

Wednesday, 01 September 2010 11:32 Written by Jennifer Hensley

A Pensacola man has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for crimes he committed in Santa Rosa County.

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Duck, duck derby

Wednesday, 01 September 2010 11:31 Written by Jennifer Hensley

The Navarre Krewe of Jesters organization is gearing up for its third annual Rubber Duck Derby to be held at Juana’s Pagodas on Sept. 6.

According to organizer Wayne Hall, the event isn’t just a fun way to spend a sunny afternoon – though he promises it will be – it is a vital means for raising much-needed funds for the well-known philanthropic organization.

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Sheriff to buy replacement cruisers

Wednesday, 01 September 2010 11:27 Written by Ken Garner

The Santa Rosa County Commission approved amending the sheriff’s budget last week to let him buy replacement patrol cars.

It’s about time, according to Commission Chairman Gordon Goodin.

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Local foster family provides safe haven for needy animals

Wednesday, 01 September 2010 11:25 Written by Jennifer Hensley

When Catherine Mann’s high-school-aged son, Robbie, went looking for a church service project, he found his family’s calling.

And the six-member Mann family hasn’t been the same since.

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Fire board approves raises for firefighters

Wednesday, 25 August 2010 09:36 Written by Staff Reports

Holley-Navarre Fire District employees, including Chief Ron Norton, will get a 5-percent pay raise beginning Oct. 1.

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Gulf Breeze woman arrested for giving alcohol to kids

Wednesday, 25 August 2010 09:35 Last Updated on Friday, 01 October 2010 08:36 Written by Jennifer Hensley

A 28-year-old Gulf Breeze woman was arrested on three counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor for giving adolescent kids alcohol on three different occasions.

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