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Girl's death sparks concerns about other Florida facilities run by TrueCore
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice removed TrueCore from a five-year, $31.5 million contract after a girl died at Lake Academy. Some call for contractors to be removed from other facilities.
Historic Black communities often overlooked before and after disaster strikes
Weather watchers everywhere were astounded to see Hurricane Beryl ramp up in just two days from tropical storm strength to a Category 5 behemoth packing wind speeds of 165 mph. Its July 1 emergence as a Category 4 storm and growth the next day to Cat 5 strength were the...
Okaloosa County deputy arrests man for breaking into a home, found taking a shower: OCSO
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Saturday, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about a man who broke into a home in Destin. According to officials, at around 5:30 a.m. 27-year-old Harrison Lee forced his way through a homeowner’s bedroom door. The homeowner quickly ran into a different bathroom and called the […]
Traffic stop lands two in jail for meth possession
Two residents of Cottondale were arrested July 19, and subsequently booked into the Washington County Jail on drug-related charges. At approximately 4:00 p.m., a deputy from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) conducted a traffic stop on a blue pickup truck traveling on State Road 77 near Nearing Hills Circle. The driver, identified as 65-year-old Terry Gene Gilbert, was found to have a canceled driver’s license following a brief check of his information. Consequently, Gilbert was detained for further investigation.
Have you met the candidates yet? Another opportunity coming up Aug. 8 for Okaloosa voters
SHALIMAR — If you haven't met these candidates yet, a community in Shalimar is offering another chance before the primary elections. The Poquito Bayou Community Association will hold a Meet the Candidates Night on Aug. 8, at the Bob Hope Village Community Ballroom at 30 Holly Ave., Shalimar. The event begins promptly at 6:15...
Panhandle sees increase in female scuba divers
DESTIN, Fla. (WMBB) — A popular sport in the Gulf of Mexico celebrated its growing gender diversity on July 20. More than 20 women in Destin strapped on fins and tanks for PADI’s International Women’s Dive Day. The divers cleaned up the East Jetty in Destin. “I had a blast. I had an amazing time […]
Commander at Eglin Air Force Base Fired from Job Days Before He Was Set to Leave Post
Col. Jeremiah Hammill, the former commander of the 96th Test Wing's Civil Engineer Group at Eglin, was set to pass off his command July 18 but was fired from his role on July 15 "due to a loss in confidence in his ability to lead."
2 Romanians sentenced after stealing bank card numbers at Northwest Florida credit union, officials say
Two Romanian men were sentenced to prison for stealing bank card numbers at a local credit union, according to the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Florida.
Bay County organization supplies smiles and clothing
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – “Save the Closet” in Panama City Beach is a non-profit organization that provides clothing free of charge to people living in areas impacted by natural disasters. On Sunday, July 28th they will head to Oklahoma to help residents affected by tornadoes. If you would like to donate clothes you […]
New indoor flea market in Panama City Beach allowing shoppers to beat the heat
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - There’s a new shopping spot in Panama City Beach that is letting people shop on a budget and avoid the intense summer heat. The PCB Flea Market is located indoors at Lindsey’s Furniture in Panama City Beach. There are 50 vendors selling their items of all different types, from flowers to clothes to handmade items. One vendor who sells custom trucker hats said having an indoor market is very beneficial in the summer months.
Panama City CRA tweaks $500,000 FDOT agreement for St. Andrews landscaping improvements
PANAMA CITY — Local officials are working to aesthetically improve areas of the the St. Andrews Community Redevelopment Agency. In a CRA meeting on Tuesday, local officials approved an amended joint participation agreement with FDOT that will use a $500,000 grant to pay for landscaping improvements in St. Andrews along State Road 30, U.S. 98, Business 98 and Beck Avenue from 16th Street to 10th Street.
Eglin Air Force Base will hold a two-day hiring event Wednesday and Thursday
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — Officials at Eglin Air Force Base are set to host a two-day hiring event that will be open to the public. The event will be held at the University of Florida Research Engineering and Education facility at 1350 North Poquito Road in Shalimar. Event organizers have invited the...
2024 high school football schedules for the Emerald Coast
July 29 marks the first day of high school fall practice, which of course means one thing: Football is back. A lot has happened since Choctaw's region finals departure capped the 2023 season. For starters, the FHSAA abandoned the suburban/metro framework and condensed the fight to seven classes plus one rural class. ...
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