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New HOA law in Florida took effect July 1; here's what your association can't do anymore
With more than 300 homeowners associations registered in Sarasota County, local residents may want to check out a new law that took effect July 1. For many Florida homeowners, that marked the day they could finally relax a little. Homeowner associations (HOAs) were created to maintain standards, uniformity and a...
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...
Florida Hispanic voters could decide the election. Here are their top issues.
Hispanic voters in Florida are more likely to list affordable housing and gun control as top issues than their non-Hispanic counterparts, a new online survey of nearly 1,400 likely voters in the state found. The poll, conducted from June 13-17 by TelevisaUnivision Consumer Strategy & Insights and Media Predict, offers...
Ashford library project discontinued despite USDA loan and community donation
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - This year, the Ashford branch of the Dothan Houston County Library System had planned on moving onto somewhere bigger and better. Now, that won’t be happening. On Tuesday, the DHCLS Board of Trustees voted to discontinue the Ashford Library Capital Campaign and library renovation project.
Friend and coworker reflect on life of young mother who lost her life in Geneva Co. crash
GENEVA COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) —Sitting on the front desk of Elijah & Vaughn, DMD, PC Family Dentistry in Dothan is a memorial for 26-year-old Tiffany Cobb. “She was just one of those personalities that never met a stranger and that of course made us feel good and our patients feel good,” Hygienist and office manager at Elijah & Vaughn, DMD, PC, Angie Elijah said.
Court documents reveal racist texts sent by former Walton County commissioner
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — Text messages made public from a 2022 Walton County court case show a former county commissioner using racial slurs and terms. “This is coming from public officials, elected officials, people we put our trust in and this can’t be tolerated,” said Frank Guillory, NAACP Chapter President. That former commissioner, […]
Panama City man found guilty of trafficking meth, sentenced to 25 years
PANAMA CITY, Fl. (WMBB) – On Tuesday, a Panama City man was found guilty of trafficking a large amount of meth. According to a news release, 61-year-old Steven Wayne Stottlemyer was charged with Trafficking in Methamphetamine (more than 200 grams) and Possession of Methamphetamine with intent to sell within 1,000 ft of a school or […]
Florida State University Panama City to host mental health summit for young adults
PANAMA CITY — Florida State University Panama City is hosting a "STEM-focused" mental health summit on July 20. The gathering, organized and led for the second consecutive year by the United Hands Project, is designed to help provide people with coping mechanisms. According to an FSU press release, the...
Costa Family McDonald’s Opens First McDonald’s in Santa Rosa Beach
Costa Family McDonald’s opened the first McDonald’s in Santa Rosa Beach on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Located at 2010 US Highway 98, the new restaurant, adjacent to Publix in Santa Rosa Beach, was built by Stansell Properties & Development. It spans 4,000 square feet and features a large parking area, drive-thru and plenty of dine-in space for patrons to enjoy. For the first time in the market, this location also features kiosks where customers will have the option to pay cash for their orders. The newest Costa location has created over 60 jobs for the community.
Chipola’s Donnie Tyndall Camp returns for year two
MARIANNA, Fla. (WMBB) — ‘The Donnie Tyndall Basketball Camp’ returned to Chipola College for year two. The camp has grown since last year, with around 50 athletes in attendance this week. “It’s nice to see it grow,” Tyndall said. “It’s always nice when you see some of these young kids come back and they look […]
Mysterious plane found in Panama City
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A mysterious abandoned plane found Friday may not be as mysterious on Monday. It was found on the side of Transmitter Road on Friday. This plane once belonged to a business in Panama City Beach. “We were as shocked as everyone else to see a...
Zaxby’s faces lawsuit for allegedly refusing to accommodate pregnant teen
St. Clair Restaurant Management allegedly failed to accommodate and fired a 17-year-old worker at a Zaxby’s restaurant in Lynn Haven, Florida, because she was pregnant and asked for a “modest” accommodation, according to a July 7 lawsuit (Moody v. St. Clair Restaurant Management d/b/a Zaxby’s). Per...
Pensacola area restaurant inspections: Steakhouse receives administrative complaint
Here's the breakdown of recent restaurant inspections in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties for the week of July 8-14. 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. During the latest round of inspections from the Department...
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