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Eglin’s 96th Medical Group wins top honors at Medic Rodeo
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The 96th Medical Group at Eglin Air Force Base has once again claimed the top spot at the 15th annual Medic Rodeo, held recently at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico. The Medic Rodeo is a rigorous competition designed to provide Air...
UPDATE: Victim in deadly Semmes stabbing identified
UPDATE (Aug. 26, 10:48 a.m.): Officials with the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office have identified the man killed on Bermuda Drive in Semmes on Sunday. MCSO officials said Juan Antonio Ganados Acuna died after being found with a laceration to the neck. Witnesses told deputies they saw Acuna stumbling on the road and called 911. He […]
Roger Fortson Update: Former Florida Deputy Eddie Duran Charged With Manslaughter Of 23-Year-Old Airman
The unjust killing of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson in his own home led to manslaughter charges against ex-deputy Eddie Duran. He recently lost his employment with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, and Fortson’s family hopes he loses his freedom for taking the 23-year-old’s life. This unforgettable incident, which took place on May […] The post Roger Fortson Update: Former Florida Deputy Eddie Duran Charged With Manslaughter Of 23-Year-Old Airman appeared first on Bossip.
Some Republicans Opposing Gov. DeSantis Plan To Include Golf Courses at Florida’s State Parks
From the Panhandle to Miami, golf courses and other outdoor activities are being proposed to be built on Florida’s state parks. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced the launch of its 2024-25 Great Outdoors Initiative. This would increase millions from the state to expand Florida’s state parks with more campsites, cabins and outdoor recreation such as pickleball, disc golf, golf and paddling.
Duke Energy Breaks Ground on Transmission Training Center in Central Florida
Duke Energy joined community leaders in Sumter County to celebrate the groundbreaking of the company’s new Wildwood Training Center, a state-of-the-art facility that will support the teams and systems that play a vital role in powering Florida communities. The announcement event included remarks from company leaders and elected officials,...
On Honeymoon Island State Park, urgency grows to defend ‘the real Florida’
DUNEDIN — For Terry Fortner, the fight to save Honeymoon Island State Park from a proposed development plan is personal. Nearly 130 years ago, just offshore from here, her grandmother Myrtle Scharrer was born in a pioneer home on Caladesi Island. She lived for decades in the tranquility of the untouched island chains that today include Florida’s most-visited state park.
What Floridians should know ahead of 2024 elections
MIAMI — With the Florida primary election behind us, CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede looks ahead to the matchups in November with Politico reporter Kimberley Leonard.The two discuss the Florida Senate race, numerous U.S. Congressional races, and the recent brouhaha over a new plan to add recreational sports facilities, like pickleball courts and golf courses at some Florida state parks, including two right here in South Florida.Guest: Kimberley Leonard/Politico Reporter
Study Ranks Floridians As Nation’s Most Vulnerable to Mobile Banking Cyberattacks
Throughout the past five years, Florida has claimed the top spot of many coveted list, but residents of the Sunshine State won’t be happy to hear that they claimed the #1 ranking for the state most vulnerable to mobile banking cyberattacks. The study was conducted by Vention, a software...
Walmart apple juice recall: Alabama among 25 states affected due to arsenic levels
Nearly 10,000 cases of apple juice sold in Walmart stores across the U.S. have been recalled, after the juice was found to contain potentially harmful levels of inorganic arsenic, according to the Associated Press. Alabama, along with several other states in the southeast, are included in the recall. On Friday,...
UPDATE: Mobile interim police chief speaks out after 6 people shot Sunday
UPDATE (Aug. 26, 1:43 p.m.): The Mobile Police Department’s interim chief has released a statement regarding the shooting of six people on Sunday. Interim Police Chief William Jackson started his message, noting, “We’re lucky all of the victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries and no one was killed” in the incident that happened just after midnight on […]
Is Florida Billionaire to Blame For Failing Ferry Operations to Mackinac Island?
UPDATE (8/12/24): The latest ferry schedules can be found here. Since then it's seemed like smoothing sailing-- until this past weekend, that is. Is this beloved Mackinac Island ferry company in dire straits?. As the busy summer tourist season winds down at one of Michigan's biggest and best tourist destinations,...
Small Earthquake Shakes Northeast Alabama, No Damage Reported
ALABAMA (WDNews) – Late Friday night, a minor earthquake rattled northeast Alabama, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 11:35 p.m., had a preliminary magnitude of 2.3. Its epicenter was located roughly two and a half miles below the surface, just north-northeast of the...
Niceville vs. Navarre High School football live stream, TV – Monday, August 26
On Monday, August 26, Navarre High School will host Niceville HS, which is set to start at 7:00 p.m. CT. Don’t miss out on a single high school game. Sign up for an NFHS Network annual pass and get full access to live regular season and postseason sporting events and get 45% off compared to a monthly pass.
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