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Doris Brock believes her husband's exposure to dangerous chemicals while serving 35 years with the Air National Guard caused the cancers that claimed his life. She and others also worry that there are too many cancers for people who worked for the guard at the former Pease Air Force Base

City Manager Rob Hernandez talks about why he thinks the Special Local Option Sales Tax is important in meeting Savannah's needs and how he intends to get the public involved in selecting projects for the next referendum.

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Savannah Morning News editorial page editor Adam Van Brimmer talks with city reporter Eric Curl about city manager Rob Hernandez losing out on a job in Pinellas County, Florida, and other major notes from the recent city council meeting.

Read Eric's pieces on Rob Hernandez and the city council meeting.

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The local Navy base recently tested mine detection systems now  being used in Navy operations based out of Norfolk, Va. Military reporter Collin Breaux went on base to chat with an engineer and get insight into why the detectors are important.

Features reporter Savannah Evanoff interviews two members of Gold & Motion, a new pop band based in Destin. Frontman Buddy Brumit and lead guitarist Trent Hayes talk about forming the band, the new single/EP "Lost & Found" and why they can't get enough ampersands.

MARY ESTHER — A Hurlburt Field airman has been charged with child neglect with great bodily harm in connection with the April death of his 8-month-old daughter, according to an Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office report.

Spencer Wyatt Hause, 22, of Marcia Lane in Mary Esther, was booked into the Okaloosa County Jail on Tuesday morning, jail records show. As of Friday, he was being held without bond while awaiting a hearing in the April 15 death of young Aspen Hause, according to jail records.

The Gatehouse Florida Political Reporters anyalyze the upcoming Florida primary

Sentinel public safety reporter Audra Gamble discusses how to be safe in Michigan's lakes, following a recent string of water rescues by police and the Coast Guard.