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Meet the new Escambia County Public Schools principals for the 2024-25 school year
As parents are wrapping up their summer bucket lists before sending their children back to school next month, Escambia County Public Schools is gearing up to start the 2024-25 school year under Superintendent Keith Leonard. The school district has hired four new principals to take the reins at the following...
Okaloosa County approves $16.6 million baggage claim expansion to increase capacity at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
Destin, Florida – Those using Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport could anticipate a significant enhancement in the near future. With an eye toward improving the whole customer experience, the $16.6 million expansion project recently approved by the Okaloosa County Commission focuses on the baggage claim area of the airport. Tracy...
Bear balances on home fence in Mary Esther, Florida
MARY ESTHER, Fla. (WKRG) — A small black bear has incredible balancing skills while crossing a fence. This video was sent to us by Ryan Campbell in Mary Esther. As you can see, the bear is treading carefully yet swiftly on a fence. The bear does slip at least once, but carries on until it […]
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.
Florida State set to take the main stage at ACC Kickoff on Monday - Full Schedule
Florida State heads the Atlantic Coast Conference Kickoff event at Hilton Uptown Charlotte in Charlotte, N.C. on Monday. The Seminoles will be one of the first teams to go at the four-day event. The 2024 event marks the first time that the event has spanned four days. FSU will take...
Universal Orlando Offers Special Unlimited Ticket to Florida Residents
Universal Orlando Resort is offering a special Unlimited Days Ticket to Florida residents, allowing visits now through December 18th. That’s right, one ticket gets you unlimited days at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure theme parks in Central Florida. It’s also a sign that they would like an attendance boost the rest of the year ahead of the Epic Universe theme park opening in Orlando next year.
Enjoy stargazing at Henderson Beach State State Park Aug. 9
Join the members of the Northwest Florida Astronomy Association on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024 and view the beauty of the universe at Henderson Beach State Park in Destin. The event starts at 5 p.m. They start by setting up solar telescopes about 3 hours prior to sunset and safely observe our closest star, the Sun. Once the Sun sets, we transition to night time observing. Different size and design telescopes will be set up by dusk and celestial objects will be chosen with an eye to visual observation and variety. The objects visible will depend on the season and time of night but normally include bright galaxies and nebulae, star clusters, and planets.
Florida Dine And Dashers Busted After Leaving Purse Behind
These two dine and dashers at a Panama City Beach, Florida restaurant made a critical error after their dinner. In a hurry to escape the bill, they forgot to grab her purse. In a video posted by TikTok user @missyp711 you can see as the couple returned to the restaurant, demanding her purse, while the man desperately tries to calm her. The incident reportedly went down at a Longhorn Steakhouse in Panama City Beach. You can hear the hostess announcing a party of 14 that their table is ready, but the person recording the incident put off dinner until this scene played out with a “can I wait a minute?” Lucky for us.
Previewing the Opponents: Miami has stocked up on talent and FSU will close out October at their place
Miami went 7-6 last season, including 3-5 against Atlantic Coast Conference opponents. The Hurricanes lost 27-20 at FSU in their annual rivalry game with the Seminoles. Miami began the season 4-0 by defeating Miami (Ohio), 38-3, Texas A&M, 48-33, and Bethune-Cookman, 48-7, at home, as well as winning at Temple, 41-7.
Family mourns loss of young father killed after shooting on Fourth of July in Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Family and friends are preparing to lay a young father to rest. 22-year-old DaShaun Bonner was shot and killed on the Fourth of July in the parking lot of a Mobile shopping center. DaShaun Bonner had two young children and was preparing to celebrate a birthday at the end of the […]
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