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Scholar Athlete: Jake Hooten, Gulf Breeze High School
GULF BREEZE, Fla. -- Our Scholar Athlete has taken over as a team leader when his team needs it most. That's a good foundation for the career he's looking to build. Meet Gulf Breeze receiver Jake Hooten. Hooten enjoyed some big moments over the past two years. But this year,...
DeSantis, CFO call for investigation into high spending under ex-UF president Ben Sasse
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A month after the University of Florida’s president abruptly resigned, state officials are now calling for an investigation into allegations of exorbitant spending. Nearly $17 million were spent in 17 months under former UF president Ben Sasse. This has prompted Governor Ron Desantis’ office to investigate the spending. Less than two […]
Town hall set for Patriots Park discussion on Sept. 3
CRESTVIEW, Fla. — Okaloosa County Board Chairman Paul Mixon will host a September town hall meeting in Crestview to gather public input on Patriots Park, a new county park to be built in north Okaloosa. The meeting is scheduled for Sept. 3, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m....
A Minute with Drexel: Making an ordinary day exceptional
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Coming to you today from one of my favorite Gulf Coast parks, where I like to come to think, people watch, “water-watch” and just enjoy what I guess a lot of people would call some “ordinary” time. I’ve been thinking about that word “ordinary” lately. I’ve recently heard a number of […]
Eglin’s 96th Medical Group wins top honors at Medic Rodeo
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The 96th Medical Group at Eglin Air Force Base has once again claimed the top spot at the 15th annual Medic Rodeo, held recently at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico. The Medic Rodeo is a rigorous competition designed to provide Air...
Crews respond to large diesel fuel spill in Mossy Head
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - First responders and emergency management personnel say they responded to a large spill in Mossy Head Saturday morning. Crews with Walton County Fire Rescue reported that they responded to the spill around 8:43 a.m. They said there was a large diesel spill at Love’s Travel...
Walton County schools add Magma Math program to customize learning in real-time
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. (WMBB) — The Walton County School District added a new tool to their belt to help students succeed in mathematics. It’s called Magma Math and it lets the teacher see students solve a problem in real time. “Magma Math is a program that allows students to practice the math skill that they […]
Nick Saban Will Return To Be The Next Florida State Seminoles Head Coach in 2025
When you have a legacy such as Nick Saban does in college football, you will always find yourself around the game of football. It shocked the world when Saban decided to retire from coaching in January. While Saban is 72, his impact on college football remained consistent, and he was still coaching at a high level. With Saban still around the game, joining the College GameDay crew, he will end up finding the urge to coach again in 2025.
Overdose Awareness Walk continues growing tradition in Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Family and friends gather for a tradition from the Mobile County Health Department–to help bring an end to drug deaths. Saturday was the third annual Overdose Awareness Walk. A group of more than a dozen people made several laps around Lyons Park Saturday. People like Katy Meador walked in memory of […]
ALDOT: Look for brief, traffic signal disruptions beginning Monday
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is rolling out the first wave of what it calls a significant upgrade to the traffic signal infrastructure in the Mobile area. Starting Monday, August 26, ALDOT says motorists may experience brief signal disruptions as the new systems come online.
Local oyster industry officials discuss challenges Saturday in Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The importance of the oyster industry to our area came under focus Saturday at a conservation association event. The Mobile County Wildlife Conservation Association held what was called A Summer Celebration honoring the Mobile Bay Oyster. Oysters were served, of course, but there was also a...
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