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Heroes on the Water Event

Saturday, 18 May 2013 07:40 Last Updated on Monday, 20 May 2013 15:46 Written by Staff Reports

Heroes on the Water Emerald Coast Chapter got underway in Navarre this morning with 17 Anglers and their Volunteer Kayak fishermen coaches.

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Navy League honors Whiting Field active duty

Thursday, 16 May 2013 08:24 Written by Romi White

In honor of Military Appreciation Month, Navy League Santa Rosa Council members held a social honoring NAS Whiting Field active duty May 9 at Blackwater Bistro in downtown Milton. To read more, subscribe online or pick up a copy of the May 16 Navarre Press.

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Pensacola Beach Airshow not grounded after all

Thursday, 09 May 2013 09:16 Last Updated on Friday, 10 May 2013 13:11 Written by Staff Reports

The sights and sounds of jets soaring overhead will indeed grace the skies and captivate aviation enthusiasts over Pensacola Beach, despite sequester budget cuts that cancelled the Blue Angels' 2013 schedule.

The Pensacola Beach Airshow - featuring 23 aircraft, but not the Blue Angels - is a go to begin at 1 p.m. on July 12-13 along with a free concert featuring the Tams at 7 p.m. on July 13, announced Buck Lee, Santa Rosa Island Authority Executive Director.

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Memorial honors fallen EOD technicians

Saturday, 04 May 2013 14:30 Last Updated on Monday, 06 May 2013 16:16 Written by Staff Reports

Saturday morning - wreaths were presented, names read and taps played for the 298 names that are inscribed in the wall of the EOD Memorial...

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UWF on brink of elimination

Friday, 03 May 2013 08:33 Last Updated on Monday, 06 May 2013 16:15 Written by Staff Reports

Update: University of West Florida and Alabama-Huntsville are tied 1-1 headed into the eighth inning of an elimination game at the Gulf South Conference baseball tournament in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Argos stumble in 6-3 loss in GSC Tournament first round
UWF will face an elimination game on Friday morning

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Show appreciation for military

Wednesday, 01 May 2013 12:43 Last Updated on Wednesday, 01 May 2013 12:52 Written by Romi White

May is Military Appreciation Month, and the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce is selling thank you signs to fund activities expressing gratitude to thousands of local veterans and their families leading up to Memorial Day.

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Lutz headed to 'the Show'

Monday, 29 April 2013 14:03 Last Updated on Monday, 29 April 2013 14:07 Written by Staff Reports

Donald Lutz is headed to the big leagues. The Cincinnati Reds announced today that the 24-year-old Lutz has been called up from the Double-A affiliate Pensacola Blue Wahoos to replace outfielder Chris Heisey, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained hamstring.

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