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Florida Panhandle beach named one of the best snorkeling spots by Southern Living
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Sunshine State is famous for its picturesque views, and turquoise waters, but life under the water’s surface is just as beautiful. If you haven’t added snorkeling to your bucket list, now is the time especially if you’re in the Panhandle. Southern Living has recognized Jetty Beach in St. Andrews […]
These Are The Top 5 States Michigan Residents Are Fleeing To
According to the Allied US Migration Report for the 2nd year in a row we saw less interstate in 2023. Where's everybody going? More importantly, why are they going there?. Stagflation. Recession; The fact that interstate moves have continued to decrease over the last few years shows residents are taking a cautious approach when it comes to big moves and increasing interest rates.
DeSantis dings Newsom for signing gender identity law
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) swiped at Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) on the sidelines of the Republican National Convention after his California counterpart put his signature on a bill prohibiting teachers from being required to advise parents if their child has changed their gender identity. “Honestly, I wasn’t surprised. I’d assumed that they had […]
Florida man hid inside Walgreens overnight, helped himself to snacks and cigarettes, police say
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — A Florida man was arrested in New Smyrna Beach Monday morning after police found him locked inside a Walgreens overnight. The New Smyrna Beach Police Department responded to the Walgreens off State Road 44 around 3 a.m. after the store's alarm company notified them a man was locked inside the store.
While Florida politicians push expensive fossil fuels, utilities are building lots of solar farms
I was in the Panhandle last week visiting family. On the long drive between Pensacola and Jacksonville, I noticed something that made me pull off the interstate and investigate. Not far from the musical sign that marks the bridge over the Suwannee River, I encountered what looked to be a...
NAS Whiting Field: U.S. Navy Capt. Ted Elkins takes command
U.S. Navy Capt. Ted Elkins relieved Capt. Paul N. Flores as the 44th commanding officer of Naval Air Station Whiting Field in a ceremony onboard the installation on Friday. The change of command ceremony is a long-standing Navy tradition that is focused on ensuring orderly transition of duties from one officer to another. The ceremony was held in the Atrium in front of base personnel and community members.
Schumer: ‘Misguided’ dismissal of Trump classified docs case ‘must be appealed’
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) called Florida Judge Aileen Cannon’s dismissal of the felony charges accusing former President Trump of mishandling classified documents “breathtakingly misguided” and called for her ruling to be “appealed immediately.” “This breathtakingly misguided ruling flies in the face of long-accepted practice and repetitive judicial precedence,” Schumer said in a statement…
Three Bay County restaurants cited for high-priority violations
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring...
Firm questioned Gregory Gerami in investigation of FAMU gift that caused 'bumps and hurts'
Gregory Gerami, the man whose dubious $237 million donation to Florida A&M rocked the university's reputation, says he is cooperating with an independent firm that is investigating the gift. In an interview with the Tallahassee Democrat, the Texas hemp farmer said he was "sad and upset" to learn Larry Robinson...
Big Ten, SEC not planning to add Florida State if they leave ACC
If Florida State manages to leave the ACC, and the ACC remains intact, they are unlikely to secure a spot in either the SEC or the Big Ten – according to a report from Brett McMurphy of Action Network. The Seminoles have been looking to break free from the ACC and join either the SEC or the Big Ten to increase their revenue with much bigger media rights deals, but neither conference has expressed clear interest in the program. Multiple reasons were provided, including a simple lack of interest in expansion and concern that FSU has shown “its not a good partner.” Greg...
Track and Field Earns USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors
TALLAHASSEE – The U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Association announced its academic awards for the 2024 outdoor season on Monday. The men's team turned in a grade point average of 3.59, earning All-Academic team honors and seven Seminoles were named All-Academic Athletes. The women's team rallied four members while being named an All-Academic team with a GPA of 3.62.
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