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Crist announces BP funding for innovative technology

Sunday, 27 June 2010 08:49 Written by Staff Reports

Governor Charlie Crist announced $500,000 in funding from BP for two innovative technology solutions for Okaloosa County. The funding will support two projects that have yet to be tried in protecting Florida from oil spill impacts.

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Miller, Putnam bill would help protect Gulf homeowners from foreclosure

Friday, 25 June 2010 12:06 Written by Staff Reports

Congressmen Jeff Miller, R-Fla., and Adam Putnam, R-Fla., introduced legislation June 24 that would provide mortgage forbearance to homeowners in the areas affected by the BP Deepwater Horizon oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico.

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'It's still beautiful'

Thursday, 24 June 2010 08:58 Last Updated on Thursday, 24 June 2010 09:04

Navarre Beach is still open for fishing and swimming, with no reports of any oil product washing along its shores.

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More parents opting to pamper their tots – eco-friendly style

Wednesday, 23 June 2010 11:25 Last Updated on Thursday, 24 June 2010 07:58 Written by Jennifer Hensley

Shortly after Kathy Daniels gave birth to her daughter, she said she found the cost of motherhood to be overwhelming.

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Holley wastewater plant contract approved

Wednesday, 23 June 2010 11:24 Written by Ken Garner

A new wastewater treatment plant could be serving residents north of East Bay River by next spring, Holley-Navarre Wastewater System General Manager Ken Walker said last week.

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Candidate qualifying ends, ballots set

Wednesday, 23 June 2010 11:22 Written by Ken Garner

Candidate qualifying ended at noon Friday with 30 candidates officially in the running for 18 elected positions in Santa Rosa County.

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Don't panic yet

Wednesday, 23 June 2010 11:13 Last Updated on Wednesday, 23 June 2010 11:32

Despite reports Wednesday of mousse appearing between the Pensacola Beach Pier and the ranger station at Fort Pickens gate, Navarre Beach remained unscathed - for today, June 23.

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