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Florida-based Boar's Head seeing increased reports of illness, death linked to listeria outbreak
TAMPA, Fla. — There are increased reports of illness and death in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats as newly released records show the meat plant reportedly violated federal regulations. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a total of 57 people hospitalized and nine deaths...
DeSantis veto of free prison phone call appropriation disappoints criminal justice reform advocates
Responding to reports that prisoner contact with loved ones helps reduce the recidivism rate, state lawmakers last year approved a $1 million pilot project to allow inmates with good behavior to make one free 15-minute phone call per month to the outside world. Pleased with its rollout, members of the Florida Senate Criminal and Civil […]
Cottondale puts on offensive clinic over FAMU DRS
COTTONDALE, Fla. (WMBB) — The Cottondale football team put on a show in front of their home crowd, defeating Florida A&M DRS 56-14 Friday night. The Hornets improved to 2-0 and will have the week off on Friday, September 6. They will host Freeport on Friday, September 13.
Ron DeSantis is struggling to maintain power in Florida following presidential campaign flop
POLITICO interviewed a dozen legislators, consultants and lobbyists about DeSantis’ path forward — many expect a shift in the relationship and power dynamic between the governor and his erstwhile Republicans allies.
Hurricane Preparedness Urged as Florida Braces for Peak Season Post-Debby Damage in Steinhatchee
As Floridians continue to recover from Hurricane Debby, experts are highlighting that the peak of hurricane season is approaching rapidly. In the wake of Debby's landfall on August 5 in Steinhatchee, Florida, which left a trail of home and property damages, Hillsborough County residents are advised to stay vigilant during these most active weeks of the season. According to a recent report from the Hillsborough County, September is traditionally the "busy season" for hurricanes due to a confluence of climatic factors.
Panama City Beach says proactive beach safety approach has resulted in fewer drownings
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Local officials say there continues to be "significant reductions" of coastal emergencies in the wake of a proactive beach safety approach. As of Thursday, Daryl Paul, beach safety director for Panama City Beach Fire Rescue, said his crew so far this year has performed 202,475 preventative actions, 345 public assists and 101 rescues. This is a dramatic change from 2023, when Beach lifeguards logged 172,000 preventative actions, 2,543 public assists and 237...
Learn Bay County’s history at Panama City museum
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – When it comes to preserving Bay County’s history few museums do a better job of keeping it alive than the Panama City Publishing Company Museum in St. Andrews. Every month they showcase a new exhibit and this September they will tell the story of Lillian West’s family, who founded the […]
Residents of Panama City senior living complex plagued by issues
PANAMA CITY – Barbara Knaisch struggled to rotate her mobility scooter in the narrow hallway of her senior living complex into her friend’s apartment. Once inside, she greeted fellow residents, who all met to discuss the many issues they’ve had across the development. The elders call Siena Gardens Apartments home. The apartments, at 901 W. 19th St., Panama City, are age and income restricted, with many residents using housing choice vouchers (section 8) and living off of...
Patriot Front white supremacists march in downtown Tallahassee, take photo at Old Capitol
About two dozen members of the hate group Patriot Front, a Texas-based white supremacist and neo-fascist hate group, were spotted in Florida’s capital city Saturday. According to online reports, photos and video, the group was seen marching with masks over their faces along the Tallahassee Downtown Market, atop the Cascades Park bridge and...
Ingalls-built LPD 29 enroute to commissioning
San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship Richard M. McCool, Jr. (LPD 29) departed from Pascagoula’s Ingalls Shipbuilding on Thursday, enroute to its commissioning site in Pensacola, Florida. The company said LPD 29 is scheduled to be commissioned on September 7th at Naval Air Station Pensacola. “When any of our...
Luke Bryan Sells Spectacular Oceanfront Estate in Florida — See Inside! [Pictures]
Luke Bryan has finally sold his stunning oceanfront mansion in Florida, and he'll walk away with a big payday even though the buyer got a great deal on the luxury property. Bryan initially listed his 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom, 4,645-square-foot beach house in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., for $18 million in December of 2022.
$3 million Gulf Breeze waterfront home offers high-end amenities | Hot Property
Editor's note: Home of the Week is a paid sponsorship and prints in our Friday Real Estate Section. Nestled along the Intracoastal Waterway, this exceptional four-bedroom, four-bathroom residence showcases design excellence and elegance at every turn. Realtor Karen Krasnosky of Levin Rinke Realty describes it as “a true masterpiece.” Spanning over 3,300 square feet, this home boasts an open layout, a gourmet kitchen, an elevator, a heated infinity pool, 135 feet of prime waterfront, and a private...
Pensacola's first Wayback Burgers location opens inside Cordova Mall
Pensacola’s first-ever Wayback Burgers celebrated its soft opening this week inside of the Cordova Mall food court. The fast-casual kiosk is located in the former 3D Eats spot, which has since moved out of the mall and expanded. Wayback Burgers is a Connecticut-based fast-casual franchise specializing in made-to-order burgers and hand-dipped milkshakes. Wayback...
Where to Watch Florida A&M vs. South Carolina State on TV or Streaming Live – August 31
One of the top receivers in college football will be on show when Jamari Gassett and the Florida A&M Rattlers (1-0) host the South Carolina State Bulldogs on Saturday, August 31, 2024. For more about this contest, including where and how to watch on ESPN+, keep reading. Watch college football...
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