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Sen. Bill Nelson and the Santa Rosa County Commission appear to have reached an impasse over Navarre Pass.Commissioners say they would never vote to build a Navarre Pass without the full support of the U.S. military, but they’d like to have the option to consider constructing one if Eglin Air Force Base ever decided to go along with the idea.Nelson, however, has taken a stand against the pass and has used the issue to block passage of a federal bill that would allow [...]

The massive $1.5 trillion package would touch every American taxpayer and every corner of the U.S. economy

DESTIN — The Destin City Council on Monday approved the adoption of an ordinance to establish an idle-speed/no-wake boating safety zone immediately next to the city-owned Joe’s Bayou Recreation Area Boat Ramp and Kayak Launch.City officials say the bayou during the warmer months is often congested with vessels, with many of them being driven too fast, increasing the likelihood of boating accidents. [...]

A study commissioned by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the athletes' group Protect Our Winters found that the 23 million people who participate in winter sports added an estimated $12.2 billion each year to the U.S. economy.

MIRAMAR BEACH — A dachshund owner donated $250 in his pup Odie's honor after winning a "Pet of the Month" contest in Miramar Beach.Jim Sheppard, along with his wife Nancy Sheppard, were on a week-long vacation in South Walton with their pet Odie when they stopped at the Residence Inn by Mariott Sandestin for a night. The Residence Inn, which is pet friendly, conducts a "Pet of the Month" contest on its Facebook page. Jim Sheppard was walking through the lobby with [...]

The Food and Drug Administration issues a new proposal for regulating homeopathic medicines, although most will stay on the market

The FBI is part of the probe into what caused a fire that knocked out power to the world's busiest airport in Atlanta, but an agency spokesman said Tuesday there was no sign of anything connected to terrorism.