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Florida sheriff issues warning: No selfies with ‘depressed’ roadside bear
A sad looking black bear lounging along a Florida highway gleaned quite a bit of attention last week as several passersby reportedly pulled over to take photos with him. But the Walton County Sheriff’s Office took to Facebook on Thursday to warn drivers against making any contact with him because, they say, this bear is “stressed depressed lemon zest.”
DeFuniak Springs man arrested on drug and weapons charges after traffic stop
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Florida — A DeFuniak Springs man was arrested on drug and weapons charges following a traffic stop for not wearing his seat belt, according to the Walton County Sheriff's Office. A deputy stopped the vehicle on 19th Street near Orange Avenue and noticed a smell of burnt...
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