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Historic Black communities often overlooked before and after disaster strikes
Weather watchers everywhere were astounded to see Hurricane Beryl ramp up in just two days from tropical storm strength to a Category 5 behemoth packing wind speeds of 165 mph. Its July 1 emergence as a Category 4 storm and growth the next day to Cat 5 strength were the earliest in...
10-year-old named honorary firefighter after saving family from house fire
(WPDE) — Midway Fire Rescue made a 10-year-old an honorary firefighter after a fire started at his family home. Last Christmas on Hawthorne Drive, a fire started at the Caraballo home when the family was asleep. The first to wake up was ten-year-old Cooper who immediately tried to wake...
FL GOP congressional candidate Aaron Dimmock is a full-time employee in Missouri
Aaron Dimmock, the underdog Republican challenging Matt Gaetz in Florida’s First Congressional District GOP primary in the Panhandle next month, is running what can only be described as an unusual race. Dimmock is a retired Navy officer who heads the Missouri Leadership Academy in St. Louis, some 700 miles away from Pensacola, the heart of […] The post FL GOP congressional candidate Aaron Dimmock is a full-time employee in Missouri appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Florida marina makes unprecedented fuel offering to boaters: 'Honored to be the first'
The announcement notes the United States is home to around 12 million recreational boaters, with Florida being the top boating state. A Florida marina has taken a decisive step toward cleaning up the recreational boating sector, launching a pilot program to offer sustainable marine fuel. On July 2, the National...
George Stephanopoulos can’t dismiss Trump defamation suit: Judge
A federal judge in Florida on Wednesday rejected an effort by ABC News host George Stephanopoulos to dismiss a defamation lawsuit levied against him by former President Donald Trump. U.S. District Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga denied the motion to dismiss Trump’s defamation lawsuit against ABC News and Stephanopoulos, who was accused of mischaracterizing a jury’s […]
FHP: Man dies in single-vehicle crash in Jefferson County wreck
A 29-year-old man died in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon in Jefferson County, according to a Florida Highway Patrol news release. The driver was traveling on Highway 90 east of North Main Street just before 2 p.m. when the car drifted into the grassy shoulder and hit a tree. Witnesses told FHP troopers that "there appeared to be no breaking or steering." ...
Howard Class of 1969 reunion is this weekend
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Howard Academy High School Class of 1969 celebrates its 55th reunion this weekend. Events include a Brunch, Class Meeting, Banquet and Worship Service. On Saturday, July 27, classmates are scheduled to gather at The Barn in the Piney Woods (instead of at the JCS cafeteria) for a Brunch and Class Meeting from 9 to 11 a.m. Later that day at the same location, the Banquet begins at 4 p.m. and lasts until 8 p.m. On Sunday, July 28, the Class of 1969 continues its reunion celebration with a Worship Service from 10 a.m. to noon at Springfield A.M.E. Church, located at 1734 Piney Woods Rd. For more information, email vivian.royster@yahoo.com.
NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP: Fort Walton Beach will pick up your unwanted household items in August
The City of Fort Walton Beach is set to hold its August Neighborhood Clean-Up event, offering residents a free opportunity to dispose of large household items. Throughout August, trash collection crews will pick up unwanted household items such as furniture, appliances, and mattresses at no charge. These items, typically too large for normal trash collections, can be placed on the curb for removal.
Mexico Beach council members fired City Administrator over social media post
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Mexico Beach city council members fired City Administrator Chris Hubbard during their special meeting Tuesday evening. Council members and residents packed into Mexico Beach’s council room Tuesday to find out the fate of Hubbard. Hubbard was under fire for a message he posted on Facebook Sunday. The post started with […]
Dad fights for daughter after judge says his consent was not needed for adoption
In October, a judge ruled that his consent was not required for a private adoption to move forward because he did not provide any financial or medical support to his daughter since she was born.
Mount Olive Primitive Baptist Church pastor arrested on accusation of rape
The Gainesville Police Department arrested a pastor Sunday on suspicion of raping his 15-year-old niece, who was booked into UF Health Shands Hospital for examination a day after the incident. Christopher Whitehead has served as a Mount Olive Primitive Baptist pastor for two years with experience in the church’s youth...
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