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Bradley kept condition to himself

Q: I just heard that Ed Bradley of "60 Minutes" had passed away. I didn't know he was sick. What happened? Why did he keep it a secret? -- Marian E., Oviedo, Fla. A: CBS news icon Ed Bradley, 65, passed away on Nov. More...

Sheepshead Herbsaint

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups dry white wine Juice of 1 lemon 4 fillets sheepshead (or redfish trout or drum) 1 medium peeled carrot sliced julienne (matchsticks) 1 rib celery - julienne 6 black peppercorns 2 leeks 4 Tbs. More...

Bubba stays busy as columnist, comedy performer and 'life of the party'

We receive numerous emails at Gulf Breeze News and Splash! Magazine almost every day from subscribers, readers and world-wide web browsers who have become huge Bubba fans. More...

'Lost' focuses on family's loss

"Lost in the Forest" By Sue Miller (Ballantine Books, $13.95)

"Lost in the Forest" is the newest novel from Sue Miller, whose previous work, "While I Was Gone," drew rave reviews from critics. "Lost" keeps in step with the high bar she has set for herself. More...

James Bond version 6.0 a hit

"Casino Royale" Running time: 144 minutes MPAA rating: PG-13 Grade: A

I have two confessions to make before we begin: 1. I am a huge James Bond fan. My favorite Bond is Sean Connery, with Roger Moore a close second. 2. I never liked any of the Timothy Dalton or Pierce Brosnan movies. I found them boring. More...

2006-07 College Football Bowl Schedule

Dec. 19 San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia TCU vs. Northern Illinois San Diego, 7 p.m. ESPN2 Dec. 21 Pioneer PureVision Las Vegas BYU vs. Oregon Las Vegas, 7 p.m. ESPN Dec. 22 R&L Carriers New Orleans Rice vs. More...

Promotions, public appearances abound for Ice Pilots in December

The Pensacola Ice Pilots will host seven games during the month of December, with several promotions and opportunities to get autographs from your favorite Ice Pilot players. The Ice Pilots will in at Sacred Heart Children's Hospital Dec. More...

Stay healthy and spirited for the season

Enjoy healthy, holiday recipes

Eggnog Smoothie Santa and his elves would enjoy this after a busy day making toys! More...

Have you read the one about ...

Bulletin bloopers This is a compilation of actual Church Bulletins and Service bloopers: Our next song is "Angels We Have Heard Get High". Don't let worry kill you- let the church help. More...

Take a holiday from stress and strife

Who can resist the holiday season? I know the story of 'A Christmas Carol' may get tired and worn after a while, but our lives' experience tells us that even most Scrooges get into the swing when holiday parties and festivities begin! More...

Where to pick up a free copy of Splash! Magazine:

DESTIN Lucky Snapper Restaurant HURLBURT FIELD The Mall @Hurlburt Field Hurlburt Commissary Hurlburt Commando Inn GULF BREEZE Bay Beach Inn Innerlight Surf Shop Baskin Robbins Blockbuster - 215 GB Pkwy. More...

Hepburn snubbed by 'Wind' producers

HOLLYWOOD ... There was never a casting search to equal the hunt for Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone With the Wind." Katherine Hepburn wanted to play Scarlett. So did Bette Davis. More...

The Christmas Dream - 1986

A reprint of a Classic T. Bubba Bechtol column

"This article was written on my first every Christmas alone. It is dedicated to all those people that may have this experience this or any year. Life is not over, Christmas is here" It was Christmas Day. Home was far away in my mind. More...

Perhaps unsurprisingly, it was feminist author Gloria Steinem who defined a liberated woman as "one who has sex before marriage and a job after." It should be noted, however, that she made that observation in the early days of the feminist movement More...

Rave Cinema's Bayou 15 opens across from Cordova Mall

The new Rave Motion Pictures' state of the art 15- screen stadium theater, Bayou 15, is located near the intersection of 9th Avenue and Bayou at across from Cordova Mall. More...

Adopt a furry friend this holiday season

There is a place in Fort Walton Beach where the abandoned are protected, the hungry are fed, the homeless are sheltered, and the injured are given care. It is your animal shelter, The Humane Society and Adoption Center at PAWS. More...

Reid still a fan of Jell-O

Although she's been acting since the age of 6, Tara Reid rose to stardom in 1999 after her role as Vicky in the Hollywood blockbuster comedy "American Pie." Her career has gone on to encompass dozens of films and TV shows, and she has appeared oppo More...

December skies offer traditional "Moon before Yule"

Look up for brightly lit Venus! For December, the Moon will be full on December 5th, so the first week will find the Moon waxing and getting brighter and setting later each evening. More...