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Governor DeSantis announces $12 Million for workforce and infrastructure in Northwest Florida
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $12 million in funding through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to support workforce development and infrastructure improvements in Northwest Florida. The announcement was made Monday morning at Pensacola State College. The funds will be distributed to entities across...
Church announces dedication date for Florida temple; Toronto temple scheduled to reopen
SALT LAKE CITY — The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday that the Tallahassee Florida Temple will be dedicated later this year. According to a news release from the Church, the temple will be dedicated on Dec. 8 in two sessions by...
Florida Mother Who Locked Adopted Son In Small Box for Hours As Punishment Avoids Prison Time, Cries Dry Tears After Sentencing Hearing: ‘We Just Tried to Do the Best That We Could’
A Florida mother charged two years ago with allegedly keeping her adopted son locked in a makeshift box inside the family’s garage has avoided prison […] Florida Mother Who Locked Adopted Son In Small Box for Hours As Punishment Avoids Prison Time, Cries Dry Tears After Sentencing Hearing: ‘We Just Tried to Do the Best That We Could’
Vote No on 4 campaign launches to defeat the deceptive and extreme Amendment 4
Today, Vote No On 4 Florida formally launched its multilingual campaign to defeat Amendment 4 on the upcoming November ballot with the unveiling of new websites in both English and Spanish and the rollout of its first campaign video entitled “Not What it Seems" The post Vote No on 4 campaign launches to defeat the deceptive and extreme Amendment 4 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Disturbance call leads to several felony charges in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Monday afternoon, a Chipley man was arrested on multiple felony charges after officers responded to a disturbance call. Around 5:00 p.m., WCSO received a call requesting assistance after an argument turned into a physical disturbance while traveling back to the residence on Pinewood Drive. Once the victim arrived at […]
Col. Allison Black receives DAR’s Margaret Corbin Award in Washington D.C., honoring her distinguished military service
Col. Allison Black received the prestigious Margaret Corbin Award from the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) on Saturday night, June 29, 2024, in Washington, D.C. The award, presented during DAR’s Continental Congress, honors women in all branches of the military for distinguished service. It pays tribute to...
Deaths of service members on 'Bloody 98' may spark traffic improvements in Navarre
For years some residents of Northwest Florida have referred to the stretch of highway running through the southern portion of the region's counties as Bloody 98. State Rep. Joel Rudman said he has used the term often enough at roundtable discussions convened to contemplate traffic solutions along the terminally congested and routinely deadly stretch of roadway that some among the Air Force brass in attendance adopted it as their own.
A week after winning $97K, Destin fishing team hauls in $153K at another billfish tourney
For the second weekend in a row, Team Supreme has risen to the top in a local billfish tournament. After placing first in the release division in the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic at Baytown Marina in Sandestin the weekend of June 21-23, Capt. Chase Lake and the crew aboard Team Supreme took top honors in the same division in the Bay Point Billfish Classic June 27-29 on Panama City Beach.
South Walton Fire District provides fireworks safety tip
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – The 4th of July is one of three days out of the year when Florida residents can purchase and set off fireworks on their property, and local first responders want to ensure citizens stay safe and aware during the holiday. Some of the most important things to know when […]
Fort Walton Beach ER doctor warns of fireworks dangers ahead of July Fourth celebrations
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- People are preparing to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, but lighting them or using sparklers can be dangerous. Kevin Bryan is an Emergency Room Physician at HCA Florida Fort Walton Destin Hospital. He says roughly 10,000 people are hurt by fireworks each year.
City of Bonifay Issues a Precautionary Boil Water Notice
BONIFAY, Fla. (WDNews) – The City of Bonifay has issued a precautionary boil water notice for some residents due to repairs on a broken water main. This notice applies to residents and businesses of the city of Bonifay located in the area of Sand Path Rd. from McKinnon Ave. to Henry Gray Rd. including Holmes County High School, Decon Rd., Panhandle Ln., Comet Ln., Maple Ln., and Henry Gray Rd.
Trulieve Expands Access with New Medical Cannabis Dispensaries in Madison and Panama City
Trulieve, a leading U.S. cannabis company, is proud to announce the grand opening of two new medical cannabis dispensaries in Madison and Panama City, Florida. These new locations will enhance access to high-quality cannabis products and exceptional customer service in these communities. To celebrate the openings, Trulieve will host grand...
Sunburn Cannabis Opens 14th Dispensary in Panama City Beach
Sunburn Cannabis, a leading vertically integrated cannabis operator based in Florida, proudly announces the grand opening of its first dispensary in Panama City Beach. This marks the Company’s 14th store across the Sunshine State. Conveniently located at 11049 Hutchison Blvd, the new dispensary welcomes customers daily from 9 am to 9 pm.
FSU makes Top 3 in performance-based funding metrics; FAMU on ‘watch list’
Florida State and Florida A&M universities both show a drop in their performance-based funding (PBF) metric scores this year, with FAMU being on the Board of Governors’ “watch list.”. But in spite of FSU’s drop, it maintains its Top Three status in the Florida State University System —...
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