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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’
Local Independence Day celebrations planned for Washington County
Multiple local organizations plan to celebrate the upcoming holiday with events and firework shows for this week. The Splash and Dash in Chipley, FL will be having their annual celebration and fireworks show on Jul 4, 2024. The event will have food trucks, games, live music, and more, all located at the T.J. Roulhac Enrichment & Activity Center in downtown Chipley. This event is free to the public and begins at 3 pm.
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.
Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic Defies Tropical Storm, Delivers Big Blue
Special delivery: Sign up for the free Marlin email newsletter. Subscribe to Marlin magazine and get a year of highly collectible, keepsake editions – plus access to the digital edition and archives. With more than 27 optional jackpot entry levels, the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic in Miramar Beach,...
Brian Kelley opens up about Surf Post Sessions in Grayton Beach, ‘Bring your party hat’
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — 30A residents and visitors have upcoming opportunities for an intimate country concert with Brian Kelley. As half of the Grammy-nominated Florida Georgia Line duo, Kelley is now on a solo campaign in the music world. Kelley is spending some special nights in Grayton Beach for Surf Post Sessions. […]
Hurlburt Field changes command, welcomes Lt. Gen. Conley
HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. (WMBB) — More than 24,000 people in the Panhandle live or work at Hurlburt Field Air Force Base in Okaloosa County. On Tuesday, Lieutenant General Tony Bauernfeind passed the special operations wings flag Tuesday at Hurlburt Field to incoming commander, Lt. Gen. Michael Conley. “I’m so proud of what the headquarters AFSOC […]
Washington County Commissioners father behind bars for alleged arson
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Washington County Commissioner’s father is behind bars for his alleged involvement in an arson that occurred last year in Bonifay. John Hawkins, the father of Commissioner Tray Hawkins, was arrested early Tuesday at his home in Bonifay. According to the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were contacted by the […]
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.
Jackson County residents demand sheriff’s office changes practices
MARIANNA, Fla. (WMBB) — Jackson County residents gathered at a town hall meeting Tuesday night to discuss changes they demand to see at the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. They say deputies must change how they treat the citizens they serve. “Let me tell you, there are some more issues that are about to make their […]
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.
Two Bay County restaurant cited for high-priority violations
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. 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. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring...
Man charged with exposing himself to minors
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Officers with the Panama City Police Department say they have arrested a man after receiving multiple reports of him exposing himself to minors. Officers say they responded to multiple businesses in the area of 23rd Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd to investigate the...
19 alleged drug traffickers arrested in joint operation among Northwest Florida law enforcement agencies
NORTHWEST FLORIDA (WKRG) — 19 alleged drug traffickers operating in Fort Walton Beach have been arrested after a joint operation among Northwest Florida law enforcement agencies. “Together we are taking criminals off the streets, seizing huge quantities of deadly fentanyl and other lethal drugs,” Florida Department of Law Enforcement Deputy Commissioner Vaden Pollard said. In […]
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 […]
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