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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 —...
Greg Thomas becomes the first member of the Seminole tribe to commit to FSU
Being a Florida State Seminole means a bit more for four-star Greg Thomas, who is the latest player to commit to the ACC program. He will be according to Hayes Fawcett of On3, the first member of the Seminole tribe to ever play for Florida State. Thomas is a four-star...
U.S. 98 lane shift for Brooks Bridge beginning on July 8 with intermittent night closures
OKALOOSA ISLAND — U.S. 98 travel lanes between Brooks Bridge and Pier Road will shift south onto temporary lanes beginning the week of July 8, allowing crews to construct the new westbound Brooks Bridge structure. Two lanes will remain open in each direction. ...
Charlotte Businessman Pleads Guilty in Tax Fraud Case Involving Over $2.5 Million in Unremited Employment Taxes
Peter Anthony Thomas, a Charlotte businessman now residing in Miami, Florida, entered a guilty plea for failing to remit over $2.5 million in employment taxes to the IRS, according to an announcement by the U.S. Attorney's Office. The taxes stemmed from wages collected between 2017 and 2023 at his sports-themed bar/restaurant/lounges in Charlotte, and other establishments in Florida and Maryland. Donald "Trey" Eakins, Special Agent in Charge of the IRS, Criminal Investigation, Charlotte Field Office, joined King in the announcement.
Salmonella outbreak that struck 449 people linked to Florida farm, FDA says
The latest results from a monthlong, multistate investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have named untreated canal water from a Palm Beach County, Florida, farm as a likely source of the salmonella outbreaks that have stricken 449 people in 31 states, the FDA announced Tuesday. ...
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