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Pensacola firm wins a nearly $1 billion judgment against Iran over terrorist attacks
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) - It’s a wrongful-death claim. But this is no ordinary lawsuit. A federal judge in the District of Columbia last month awarded nearly $1 billion to victims of terrorism attacks by Iran in Iraq over nearly a decade. One of those attacks took the life of...
Ryan Holle Celebrates Freedom After Decades Behind Bars: A Story of Justice and Redemption
Marion County, Fla. – As the country commemorates America’s Independence this Fourth of July weekend, a man celebrates his newfound liberty. Ryan Holle, 41, was just released from jail after serving more than half of his life behind bars. The ABC Action News I-Team first interviewed Holle two years ago while examining the statute that landed him in prison – Florida’s “felony murder rule”. Under that state legislation, someone might be sentenced to life in prison even if they did not kill anyone, were not present at the crime scene, or were unaware of what happened.
U.S. Navy Blue Angels air show coming soon: full schedule
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The Blue Angels, which fly in Pensacola, Florida, have released their full schedule for this year’s Pensacola Beach Air Show. The Santa Rosa Island Authority will host the event. “Every year we look forward to hosting this world-class air show along our world-class beach to really showcase our hometown heroes, the […]
Navy family of 8 stranded at Atlanta airport on July 4
ATLANTA - A Navy family transferring from Honolulu, Hawaii to Pensacola, Florida became stuck at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Independence Day. "We have 6 kids and dog," said Sean Cook." It's really hard; you can see all the stuff we have." The family had long made arrangements to have...
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.
Pensacola ready to put on extravagant 4th of July fireworks show
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Pensacola is preparing for what organizers say will be the largest firework show the Gulf Coast has ever seen. 1,400 rockets will light up the night sky Thursday in celebration of the 4th of July. “Anytime you get to do a firework show over the water, it’s...
Okaloosa County to break ground on new Agriculture Learning Center in Fort Walton Beach
Okaloosa County will break ground on a new Agriculture Extension Office in Fort Walton Beach, replacing a storm-damaged building in south Okaloosa County. The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. near Miss Ruth’s Farmers Market at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds, located at 1954 Lewis Turner Blvd.
Hurlburt Field: Lt. Gen. Michael Conley now leads Air Force Special Operations Command
HURLBURT FIELD — After almost two years as the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) commander, Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind has handed over the guidon to Lt. Gen Michael Conley, who now assumes leadership of the elite combat force stationed at Hurlburt Field. In a ceremony held July 2 inside Freedom Hangar, base officials, airmen and elected leaders including U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz were present to witness Conley become the 15th leader of AFSOC. The...
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