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Longtime Florida Horseman Milton S. Hendry Dies at 82
Longtime Florida horseman Milton S. Hendry, 82, died June 27 in Crystal River, Fla. The native of Bay Springs, Miss., loved horses all of his life and first became professionally involved with show horses, reining horses, and barrel racing. He later rode at unsanctioned meets in the South and Midwest before receiving his jockey license to ride Quarter Horses in Louisiana in 1972. Before retiring from riding in 1986, he was a leading Quarter Horse jockey at Commonwealth Race Course in Louisville, Ky., and Pompano Park in Pompano Beach, Fla.
Gulf-Franklin to host ‘Student Services: After Hours’ Tuesday
Gulf Coast State College is hosting its “Student Services: After Hours” event for Fall 2024 registration this Tuesday, July 30. Formerly known as “Super Saturday,” this event is for prospective students interested in attending GCSC and current students ready to register for classes. The application fee is waived for all new students at this event.
Ascencion Sacred Heart Emerald Coast hospital has announced new leadership roles
MIRAMAR BEACH — Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast is under new leadership. Trey Abshier was named the new president and CEO of Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast, effective July 15, according to a news release. Abshier succeeds Bryan Walrath, who will become the president and CEO of Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County in the Jacksonville area. ...
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 […]
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.
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...
Phoenix Rising dog rescue in Pensacola to close doors after 10 years
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Phoenix Rising Rescue, an animal rescue service in Pensacola for over 10 years, announced Monday it will be closing its doors in the next few months. In a Facebook post Monday morning, the woman behind Phoenix Rising Rescue described the upcoming closure as "sad" and "heartbreaking." "There...
USS Oriskany could be getting some company. Escambia considers sinking SS United States
Pensacola is coming up on the 20th anniversary of the sinking of the USS Oriskany. The “great carrier reef” as it’s called was sunk more than 22 nautical miles southeast of Pensacola Pass in 2006. It remains one of the most popular draws in the area for divers, but some say more shipwrecks are needed if Escambia County wants to attract more divers and the business they bring. ...
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...
Following military career, an Angel finds new mission mentoring youth in Pensacola
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- It's not just the marines who are looking for a few good men and women. The Big Brothers Big Sisters organization is always looking too. When they lucked up on Shawn Hall, they found one of the Angels in our Midst. "I retired in 2021, January, and...
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