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Mr. Williams goes to Washington

Wednesday, 03 November 2010 12:29 Written by Jennifer Hensley

When Torrey Williams, a soon-to-be 16 year-old sophomore from Gulf Breeze High School, found out he was nominated to attend a prestigious leadership conference in Washington, D.C., he was surprised – and a little skeptical.

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Education

Santa Rosa school district resumes drug screenings

Wednesday, 03 November 2010 12:28 Last Updated on Thursday, 04 November 2010 13:17 Written by Jennifer Hensley

The Santa Rosa County School District announced last week that it would resume random drug screenings for student-athletes, citing what officials said was an increase in drug-related incidents since they halted testing nearly two years ago.

According to Bill Emerson, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction , the district has seen a “marked increase” in the number of alternative placements since the district stopped funding the program because of massive budget cuts.

Read the Santa Rosa County Schools Drug and Alochol Guidelines (46 kb pdf)

For more on this story, check out the Nov. 4 edition of the Navarre Press or subscribe online.

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Education

Students share some sobering truths

Wednesday, 03 November 2010 12:27 Written by Jennifer Hensley

Forget funky shirts and ripped jeans, red ribbons were the accessory of choice for many students in the Santa Rosa County school system last week.

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Education

Current provider cautions county about addition at Peter Prince

Wednesday, 03 November 2010 12:26 Written by Ken Garner

An attorney for the existing fixed-base operator at Peter Prince Airport invited a would-be competitor to consider buying his client’s business instead.

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Community

FDOT unveils updated U.S. 98 widening plan

Wednesday, 03 November 2010 12:20 Written by Ken Garner

Realtor Walter Pierce of Pensacola Beach sells properties from Alabama east to Panama City. He spends a lot of time driving on U.S. Highway 98, the busy interstate artery that doubles as main street for much of the Emerald Coast.