January 2018

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Nine sea turtles released into Gulf on Thursday

LeighAnn Holmes, who lives in Santa Rosa Beach, said she came to the release because she was a “lover of turtles” and even got to see some hatch earlier this year. “I love to see them swim and I love seeing them once they're rehabilitated,” she said. “I thought this was incredible, to get to see them go ... Read More

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3 THINGS TO DO This Week Jan. 27

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa Beach hosts a Moonlight Paddle from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 30. Experience Campbell Lake on a Ranger-guided paddling tour. Participants must be experienced canoers/kayakers over 12 years old. Program is $40/pe... Read More







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Gulf Breeze man receives Carnegie Medal for heroic act

MILTON — U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz on Thursday presented the Carnegie Medal to David Hammond of Gulf Breeze for saving a woman from her burning home last year.“Today I have the remarkable privilege of recognizing one of our heroes here in Santa Rosa County, and it reminds us what bravery and what virtue lives in the hearts of our friends and neighbors,” Gaetz said during the presentation at the Santa Rosa County Commission meeting in Milton. “The story of [...]
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