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FWC says baby wildlife “rescues” are unnecessary

This time of year, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) begins getting calls about “abandoned” baby wild animals that well-meaning people believe are in need of rescue. These rescues are unnecessary, and they actua... Full story

Golden silk orb-weavers are all about the silk

When someone mentions spiders, do you think of scary books parents read to little children about the creepy, crawly, eight-legged creatures? But spiders aren’t that scary when you learn more about them.  They actually do good things by he... Full story

NFCH holds second annual Miss Summertime Beauty Pageant

CECILIA SPEARS, Staff Writer

CHIPLEY – Northwest Florida Community Hospital’s Skilled Nurses Unit held their second annual Miss Summertime Beauty Pageant on July 29. “It was a huge success and served over 100 people with standing room only,” said Deborah... Full story

Guidance for helping disabled issued

WASHINGTON –The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division and the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights today issued new technical assistance guidance for medical providers which will help people... Full story

New Hope events

•On Sunday, August 1 from 1 to 5 p.m. New Hope Baptist Church across from the fire house will hold a block party (“Splash & Bash”) with water slides, food and fun. Bring your family, friends and a towel. •On Monday Augus... Full story

State Recognizes July As Florida Rivers Month

~Florida’s rivers play a crucial role in state’s ecological and economic health~ TALLAHASSEE - Governor Charlie Crist recently signed a proclamation honoring July as Florida Rivers Month, recognizing the importance of protecting the more... Full story

Free Entrance at Florida State Parks for National Parks and Recreation Month

~Residents and visitors encouraged to enjoy nature-based activities at state parks on July 17~ TALLAHASSEE - The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida State Parks will waive daily entrance fees at all state parks on Saturday... Full story

Florida Women's Hall Of Fame Seeks Nominations

TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Attorney General's Office today announced that nominations for the 2010-2011 inductees into the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame are now being accepted by the Florida Commission on the Status of Women through July 15, 20... Full story

Rehabbed birds given new life in Tallahassee

Three pied-billed grebes, which were rehabilitated and survived impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, were released on Lake Talquin near Tallahassee on Thursday. The birds were given quite a distinguished send off into the wild with Gov. Charl... Full story

Literacy League Featuring Laurel Snyder Now Available For Download

~ Author answers middle school students’ questions for her book “Any Which Wall” ~ TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Education’s Literacy League book club continues to inspire future authors with the second instal... Full story

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