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Walton County pushes issue of increasing short term rental fees to Aug. 27
FREEPORT, Fla. (WMBB) — A meeting in Walton County Monday was aimed to increase registration fees for short-term rental properties, but was left without a decision. Impacting South Walton more than other areas, the county looked to change the current short-term rental annual fee from $125 to $300 per unit. The new registration fee law […]
Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola named sole Level 1 trauma center in Panhandle
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola has been designated by the Florida Department of Health as the sole provider of Level 1 trauma care in the Panhandle. The hospital made the announcement on Tuesday. "With this designation, we join an elite group of only 11 Florida hospitals offering Level...
Tropical fish found off Alabama coast as waters warm: ‘They’re everywhere you go’
From the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico, rising water temperatures and more frequent heat waves are changing what’s found under the surface. In 2024, Advance Local Media newsrooms in Alabama, Michigan, New Jersey and Oregon set out to document the sudden changes remaking ecosystems, transforming the fishing industry, reshaping offshore recreation and altering what’s on local menus.
Miami Springs Little League’s 12U Baseball All-Star Run Comes to an End
The 12U Baseball All-Star journey has concluded, and heartfelt thanks go to the players, coaches, and families for proudly representing Miami Springs Little League in DeFuniak Springs, FL. Despite not reaching the Title game, the team held the eventual State Champs, Lake Mary, to their lowest run total in 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. ...
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Northwest Florida event to feature all-you-can-eat ice cream
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — An event featuring all-you-can-eat ice cream is coming to Fort Walton Beach as the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is hosting its annual Big Scoop ice cream social. The free event is scheduled for 2-4 p.m. on Sept. 14 at Emerald Coast Harley-Davidson (788 Beal Pkwy NW, Fort […]
The Original Wailers to Headline Pensacola Seafood Fest
The Pensacola Seafood Festival is thrilled to announce its 2024 entertainment lineup, headlined by the iconic The Original Wailers featuring Al Anderson on Friday night, Sept. 27, at 9 p.m. Renowned for their legendary reggae sound and timeless hits, The Original Wailers will bring their vibrant energy to the heart...
American Heritage-Delray's Jake Weinberg hopes to be Florida State's next great kicker
Freshman Jake Weinberg is aware of Florida State's reputation for producing kickers. He even called it Kicker U at the podium on Thursday, the last day of incoming players' availability. For now, Weinberg will continue to develop his kicking game while sitting behind returning starter Ryan Fitzgerald. “It was definitely...
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.
GALLERY: Opp’s Ada Blackstock wins 2025 DYW of Covington County
Opp High School rising senior Ada Blackstock was named the 2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Covington County on Saturday, July 20, and received a $5,000 cash tuition scholarship. This year’s event with an “Unstoppable” theme was held at LBW Community College in the Martha and Solon Dixon Center for the Performing Arts. Blackstock received her […] The post GALLERY: Opp’s Ada Blackstock wins 2025 DYW of Covington County appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Florida man allegedly stole from Dallas funeral home, Georgia police say
DALLAS, Ga. - Police in Dallas are looking for a Florida man they believe stole a medical stretcher from one of the funeral homes in Dallas. Dallas police officers responded to a vehicle break-in on May 6 at 309 Hardee Street, the location of Benson’s Funeral Home. During the investigation, officers discovered that a medical stretcher had been stolen from one of the funeral home’s vehicles.
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