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Six candidates, one seat

Thursday, 04 April 2013 15:53 Last Updated on Monday, 08 April 2013 15:18

It didn't take long for the Republican field to sprout candidates after Governor Rick Scott announced April 3 the special primary election for House District 2 seat will be held May 14, 2013.

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License-free fishing Saturday

Thursday, 04 April 2013 07:17 Last Updated on Thursday, 04 April 2013 08:41 Written by Staff Reports

On Saturday, April 6, anglers will be able to fish Florida's freshwaters without a fishing license, announced the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

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Fundraiser for Santa Rosa Kids' House

Thursday, 04 April 2013 06:37 Last Updated on Sunday, 07 April 2013 19:09 Written by Staff Reports

Alphy's Catfish House will hold a fundraiser on April 6 for the Santa Rosa Kids' House. A percentage of the breakfast and lunch proceeds will be donated to the Kids' House.

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Scott announces job creation in Pensacola

Wednesday, 03 April 2013 15:10 Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 April 2013 15:15 Written by Staff Reports

Governor Rick Scott visited Navy Federal Credit Union in Pensacola on April 3 to announce NFCU’s plans to create 1,500 new jobs and to invest $200 million in capital in the Northwest Florida Region.

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Born alive on track for protection

Wednesday, 03 April 2013 09:11 Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 April 2013 09:17

Representative Cary Pigman, R-Avon Park, began his freshman year bringing his experience as an emergency medical physician to the forefront, sponsoring House Bill 1129, an act relating to infants born alive.

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Santa Rosa County Fair kicks off Friday

Wednesday, 03 April 2013 09:02 Written by Romi White

The annual Santa Rosa County Fair opens Friday night with Midnight Madness from 5 p.m.-2 a.m., featuring 23 rides on the midway, expanded hands-on agricultural exhibits and other classic attractions for all ages.

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Massage therapy helps breast cancer survivors

Wednesday, 03 April 2013 08:53 Written by Roxanne Baker

The physical and emotional effects of a mastectomy can last long after surgery. But massage therapist Heather Watson hopes to ease that pain and start the healing process with the power of touch.

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