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19 Suspected Fentanyl Traffickers Arrested in Northwest Florida
Earlier this week, a group of 19 suspected fentanyl traffickers were arrested in the northwestern region of Florida. ““The Fentanyl epidemic, an urgent and indiscriminate threat, is dangerously pervasive,” FLHSMV Executive Director Dave Kerner said. “FHP is proud to be part of the effort to clear the streets of this poison, and, along with our law enforcement partners, we will continue to work together to protect our citizens by bringing to justice the criminals who sell it.”
Leon County's bill for tornado recovery? Around $7.8 million, according to new report
With an estimated bill of $7.8 million spent on tornado recovery, Leon County government is looking to replenish its catastrophe fund and review its performance after the May 10 storms and twisters. That will happen at the county commission's next meeting on July 9. As part of their meeting agenda, staff will be...
SRTC Names Mandy Ponder and Dana Lewis Director and Assistant Director of High School Initiatives
THOMASVILLE, GA (06/27/2024) Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) has announced that Mandy Ponder and Dana Lewis have assumed new roles at the college. Mandy Ponder will serve as Director of High School Initiatives and Dana Lewis has been named Assistant Director of High School Initiatives beginning June 1, 2024. Prior to Ponder’s current role as […] The post SRTC Names Mandy Ponder and Dana Lewis Director and Assistant Director of High School Initiatives appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Tallahassee turns out for festive 4th of July fireworks at Tom Brown Park
A large crowd of friends and families gathered to watch Fourth of July fireworks shine across the night sky at Tallahassee's 40th annual Celebrate America event at Tom Brown Park. Hundreds of members from the Tallahassee community arrived decked out in their red, white and blue apparel while music played...
King Love, a most distinguished scientist join list of 200 Tallahassee history makers
The TLH 200: Gerald Ensley Memorial Bicentennial Project is proud to announce the sixth installment of our rolling list of 200 people who laid the foundation for the growth of the civil society we find today in Tallahassee. As the city commemorates the 200th anniversary of its founding, the Tallahassee Democrat and Real Talk 93.3 have cast a wide...
Rivals Five-Star Event Impacts ACC Programs with Top Prospects and Key Commitments
The Rivals Five-Star event had a significant impact on ACC programs, with Clemson, Florida State, Miami, Notre Dame, and SMU standing out as the most influenced teams. Clemson showcased commitment Gideon Davidson, a top prospect from Virginia, and expressed interest in breakout prospect Logan Anderson. Florida State saw commitments shine,...
Behind the scenes with the U.S. Army Silver Wings Parachute Team
FORT MOORE, Ga. (WRBL) — As a crowd gathered on the ground, soldiers waited in the sky. The members of the Silver Wings Parachute Team, based at Fort Moore, often perform jumps in recognition of special occasions – in this case, Independence Day. “What I like most about this team is that we get to […]
NAS Whiting Field recognized as best base in the Navy
Naval Air Station Whiting Field was recently recognized as the recipient of the 2024 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence for the Navy. The Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence recognizes the outstanding and innovative efforts of the people who operate and maintain U.S. military installations. The six recipients of this highly competitive presidential award were selected for their exemplary support of Department of Defense missions.
Brand new home destroyed by fire in Okaloosa County
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A structure fire has destroyed a brand new home in Okaloosa County. The home was in a new subdivision at 3043 Jane Lane in Crestview. The homeowners just moved in last week, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. There were no injuries, North Okaloosa Fire Department and Crestview Fire […]
Florida gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.31 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.29 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has fallen about 5 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.81 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as...
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