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Bonifay City Council meeting sees resident’s removal amid contentious debate
The Bonifay City Council convened for their regular meeting on Monday, July 1, at 9 AM. As per Florida Statute 286.0114, enacted in 2013, members of the public are granted a three-minute window to voice their concerns on propositions before the Board. During this public commentary period, Richard Willsey, a...
Mysterious Ghost Ship Washes Ashore in Florida Amid Hurricane Season
A ghost ship that washed up on Florida's Panhandle beach has been traced back to Texas man Michael Barlow. The vessel, The Lady Catherine III, was abandoned after Barlow and his companion were rescued by the Coast Guard during Hurricane Alberto. Despite the setback and high repair costs, Barlow remains...
Panama City Beach restaurant damaged following fire
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – A Panama City Beach restaurant is damaged after a fire broke out early Wednesday morning. It happened shortly after 4 a.m., at the Hook’d Pier Bar and Grill off Front Beach Rd., right next to the city pier. Hook’d Pier Bar and Grill posted on Facebook stating it was […]
Ascension Sacred Heart among top 15 nationwide
Fortune and PINC AI named Ascension Sacred Heart among the nation’s top 15 health systems for 2024, marking the first time it has made the distinguished list. Why this matters: Sacred Heart’s footprint spans Northwest Florida, including hospitals in Pensacola, Miramar Beach, Panama City, and Port St. Joe. It is the only hospital system in the area and one of only two in Florida to earn a spot.
Hartford teen dead in ATV wreck
HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WTVY) - An ATV wreck in Holmes County claimed the life of a Hartford teen, Tuesday night. The 13-year-old was headed east on Ma Hodges Road attempting to turn right, around 7:30 p.m. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the vehicle ran off the roadway near Chestnut Road and hit a dirt embankment, flipping the ATV.
Santa Rosa OKs two residential projects in June for 580+ more homes
Santa Rosa County approved two residential development projects during June, which will add nearly 600 more homes to the county in the near future. The projects were both approved on June 24 and planned for east Milton and Wallace respectively, which is shown in their site plans filed with Santa Rosa County. ...
‘Honoring Our Heroes Career Fair’ in Santa Rosa County helps veterans find jobs
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — CareerSource ESCAROSA and Santa Rosa Economic Development teamed up for the Honoring Our Heroes Career Fair. Officials say the event, aimed to recognize all military, veterans, and spouses looking for employment is important given the rates of unemployment for veterans. Recorded in 2023, 2.8% of Florida’s veterans were unemployed. […]
FAMU law and nursing programs threatened with closure for poor student performance
Fewer than half of Florida A&M University College of Law students passed the Florida Bar exam on the first attempt last year, prompting a Florida State University System governor to warn he is prepared to eliminate that program if the numbers do not improve. The approved goal for the FAMU...
Take a look: The Monroe, anchor restaurant at SoMo Walls, has soft opening
Glasses clinked and camera shutters snapped Tuesday, as the first wave of patrons filled the luxurious dining room at SoMo Walls' anchor tenant, The Monroe, an upscale eatery that has launched its month-long soft opening. Developer Bugra Demirel described Tuesday night as "an emotional moment," especially for those who have worked day and night to make it happen. SoMo Walls is on South Monroe Street between Oakland Avenue and Harrison Street, not too far south of...
WTVM Editorial 07/02/24: Don’t Go In The Water
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Many of us love a beach getaway, and living in west Georgia and east Alabama, the Florida panhandle beaches are an easy drive away. But that beautiful beach can hide real danger as the waves roll in and out. All of us need to be smart...
Hurlburt Field changes command, welcomes Lt. Gen. Conley
HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. (WMBB) — More than 24,000 people in the Panhandle live or work at Hurlburt Field Air Force Base in Okaloosa County. On Tuesday, Lieutenant General Tony Bauernfeind passed the special operations wings flag Tuesday at Hurlburt Field to incoming commander, Lt. Gen. Michael Conley. “I’m so proud of what the headquarters AFSOC […]
'Disheartening': Jury convicts local pastor of defrauding former church members
Darrell Wills is looking forward to putting the last eight years behind him. After a lengthy battle trying to prove his pastor defrauded him and another business partner out of hundreds of thousands of dollars, the conviction is in and Wills is breathing a sigh of relief. A jury in May found...
Local teen to represent Port Charlotte in state pageant
Local teen Aquinnah Mongillo brings glamour and generosity to the community, one rhinestone at a time. The 18-yearold will proudly be on stage representing Port Charlotte in the upcoming Miss Florida Teen USA Pageant. “This is my first-ever pageant, and I am not nervous at all. I am just excited!” said Mongillo. “I cannot wait to get on the stage! […] The post Local teen to represent Port Charlotte in state pageant first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
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