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What locals are saying about Amendment 3: Marijuana Legalization
Florida voters could legalize adult marijuana use this November, known as Amendment 3. The proposed amendment would allow adults to possess up to three ounces of Marijuana legally. Additionally, it would authorize existing medical marijuana dispensaries to expand their operations to sell Marijuana to adults for personal use. Sebastian Daily...
West Nile virus has infected people in Florida (and Dr. Fauci). Is it in your county?
It's peak season for West Nile virus, and five human cases have been documented in Florida so far this year. Since March, cases have been documented in Collier, Duval, Marion, Orange and Walton counties, according to the Florida Department of Health. ...
A Florida man set to be executed this week appeals to the US Supreme Court for a stay
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man scheduled to be put to death on Thursday is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to delay his execution so that his challenge to Florida’s lethal injection procedures can be heard. Loran Cole, 57, is slated to be executed at 6 p.m....
Football Recap: Vernon Falls to Jay in First Game of Season
Vernon couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were outmatched by the Jay Royals at home and fell 34-0. The Yellowjackets lost against the Royals in their previous head to head back in August of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 20-13 score last time.
Florida wins Little League World Series final with a chaotic walk-off bunt
You’ve never seen a Little League World Series end like this!. On Sunday, Florida won its first ever Little League World Series after Lake Mary Little League bested Chinese Taipei 2-1 in extra time thanks to … a walk-off bunt. Yes, really!. With the runner on second thanks...
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast expanding team, services to target heart disease
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Heart disease is a common killer across the country and right here at home. The American Heart Association reports heart disease and stroke claimed more lives in 2021 in the U.S. than all forms of cancer and chronic lower respiratory disease combined. In an effort...
Reckless Driver Nabbed with Guns and Drugs on I-10
JACKSON COUNTY, FL (WDNews) – Late Saturday night, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Florida Highway Patrol and Sneads Police Department, arrested John Daniel Osborne, who was driving recklessly on Interstate 10. The 8-time convicted felon was pulled over near the Sneads exit, where officers immediately detected the smell of marijuana coming from his SUV.
Where'd Niceville football rank in the USA Today Florida Network Super 25?
Niceville has arrived. Choctaw is still being slept on. That was the biggest takeaway from the release of Tuesday's weekly USA Today Florida Network Super 25 poll, easily the most lauded statewide poll considering it takes into account all classes and is run by respected colleague Jon Santucci. Niceville (1-0) ranked 22nd in the...
Bagdad-Garcon Point Water System issues precautionary boil water notice
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Bagdad-Garcon Point Water System, Inc. is advising all customers to boil all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth or washing dishes. The boil water notice comes after a main break or a loss of pressure has occurred, according to a news release from Santa Rosa County. […]
Tallahassee Downtown Announces the Return of the Downtown GetDowns
The Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority recently announced the return of the Downtown GetDowns in fall 2024. Beginning in the late 1990s, the Downtown GetDowns were a key part of the annual event calendar in downtown for over 20 years and attracted thousands of attendees from across the community. The events were canceled following the 2018 series due to budget limitations and construction along Adams Street which significantly reduced the physical footprint of the events.
Suspects arrested in Cranston home invasion, theft of Ferrari found in Florida
Cranston police said Tuesday that a Ferrari reported stolen during a home invasion was recovered in Florida, where one of the two suspects accused in the case was in custody. They said the second suspect was in custody in Rhode Island. Cranston police said the home invasion was reported early...
Straughn vs. Geneva High School girl’s volleyball live stream, TV – Tuesday, August 27
On Tuesday, August 27, Geneva High School will host Straughn High School, starting at 6:00 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.
Traffic stop in Chipley leads to felony drug arrest
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Saturday, a traffic stop in Chipley ended in a felony drug arrest. Around 10:30 pm on August 24th, a Washington County Sheriff’s deputy stopped a Ford Ranger traveling west on Highway 90. The driver, 51-year-old Victoria Lourverne Miles of Chipley was arrested after officers found several baggies of methamphetamine […]
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