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Navarre wins 13-inning marathon

Wednesday, 24 April 2013 08:00 Last Updated on Wednesday, 24 April 2013 08:15 Written by Bowden Moorer

Robby Miller’s unassisted double play in the bottom of the 13^th inning Monday preserved a 4-3 Navarre High School win, ended Milton’s baseball season and sent the Raiders into the District 1-6A baseball semifinals. (PHOTO by Amy Frederick: Raiders celebrate 4-3 district win against Milton.)

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Commissioners discuss penny tax to fund courthouse

Tuesday, 23 April 2013 15:28 Last Updated on Tuesday, 23 April 2013 15:38 Written by Romi White

Santa Rosa County commissioners discussed pursuing a local option sales tax to fund a new judicial center at the April 22 commission committee meeting.

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Florida Senate hears county concerns

Tuesday, 23 April 2013 15:26 Last Updated on Tuesday, 23 April 2013 15:38

Local control of RESTORE Act funds intended for Northwest Florida is safe – for now.

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Navarre wins 13 inning marathon

Tuesday, 23 April 2013 08:51 Last Updated on Tuesday, 23 April 2013 09:18 Written by Staff Reports

Navarre High won in 13 innings last night against Milton High in the District 1-6A tournament baseball game at Tate. They will play the winner of tonight's Pace (1) - Washington (8) game on Wednesday at Tate. Photo by Amy Frederick.

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MDs warn teens: Don't take the cinnamon challenge

Monday, 22 April 2013 12:43 Last Updated on Monday, 22 April 2013 12:54 Written by AP News

LINDSEY TANNER, AP Medical Writer Don't take the cinnamon challenge. That's the advice from doctors in a new report about a dangerous prank depicted in popular YouTube videos but which has led to hospitalizations and a surge in calls to U.S. poison centers.

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Florida Senate bill amendment circumvents counties

Monday, 22 April 2013 08:21 Last Updated on Monday, 22 April 2013 08:32

Florida Senator Andy Gardiner, R-Orlando, introduced an amendment to Florida Senate Bill 1024, Department of Economic Opportunity, that would take control of RESTORE funds, circumventing affected Gulf Coast Counties.

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Free admission during National Park Week

Friday, 19 April 2013 15:55 Last Updated on Friday, 19 April 2013 16:00 Written by Staff Reports

National Park Service News Release

Gulf Islands National Seashore Announces National Park Week with Free Admission, April 22-26

The National Park Service and the National Park Foundation will sponsor National Park Week 2013 from April 20 through 28 with free admission to all parks Monday, April 22 through Friday, April 26. This year’s theme, “Did you know…,” offers the perfect opportunity for Americans to learn amazing and unique things about their 401 national parks. “From bike tours and concerts to whale watching and living history encampments, the full schedule of National Park Week events offers something for everyone,” said Director Jarvis. “Whether you want to learn, relax, have fun, exercise, watch wildlife, or be inspired, there’s a park for you.”

“National Park Week is a great time to experience all that our national parks have to offer,” said Neil Mulholland, president and CEO of the National Park Foundation. “Did you know it is also the perfect time to become an active steward of these extraordinary places? Together, we can ensure that they remain vibrant and relevant for generations to come.”

DID YOU KNOW…that Gulf Islands National Seashore has over 5 million annual visitors and is one of the top 10 most frequented national parks in the country, exceeding Yellowstone, Yosemite, or the Grand Canyon?

DID YOU KNOW…that Gulf Islands National Seashore stretches 160 miles from Cat Island, Mississippi eastward to Okaloosa Area, Florida?

DID YOU KNOW…that 80% of the Seashore is submerged lands, so take the time to put on a snorkel and fins to explore the seagrass beds and other underwater wonders of the park?

Gulf Islands National Seashore Superintendent Brown encourages everyone to visit the seashore to join us for National Park Week. For more information call the Naval Live Oaks Visitor Center at (850) 934-2600 or visit our website at www.nps.gov/guis. Follow us on Twitter @gulfislandsnps to receive messages or "tweets" on park programs and information.

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