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Scientists seek public help to prevent spread of invasive coral along Florida's coast
Scientists urge divers, recreational charters, residents and visitors exploring the waters of South Florida to look for an invasive soft coral species that has been reported on the nearby surrounding shores of Cuba. The invasive pulse corals, a species within the Xeniidae family, are native to the Indo-Pacific and the Red seas. Several species of pulse corals have been discovered growing outside their native range into Hawaii, Venezuela, Cuba and Puerto Rico. Pulse corals reproduce rapidly, including...
Youth Mental Health Summit gives teens tools to navigate life's struggles
Dozens of Pensacola teens were in attendance for the inaugural Youth Mental Health Summit on Friday where speakers, community resource groups and volunteers came together to start the mental health conversation early. The event was held by Storytelling Solutions of America at the Gateway Church of Christ and featured information...
Travelers at VPS hit with delays amid worldwide cyber outage
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A widespread faulty software update caused major disruptions for businesses across the globe, including airlines. People at airports across the country faced major delays in their travels, including local airports. At Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), long lines could be seen with people waiting at...
First-ever Sea Lab celebrates its 60th Anniversary
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – 60 years ago today, was the first-ever Sea Lab that has pioneered saturation diving. They held an anniversary event at the Man in the Sea Museum with special guest speakers. Off the coast of Bermuda on July 20, 1964, four divers descended 192 feet to the ocean floor. For […]
Okaloosa County deputy arrests man for breaking into a home, found taking a shower
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Saturday, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about a man who broke into a home in Destin. According to officials, at around 5:30 a.m. 27-year-old Harrison Lee forced his way through a homeowner’s bedroom door. The homeowner quickly ran into a different bathroom and called the […]
Child nearly drowns at Destin beach
DESTIN, Fla. (WDHN) — An 11-month-old child nearly drowned on Saturday at a beach in Destin, Florida. A post from the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office says a Mississippi child was found face down, unresponsive in the water at Destin’s Norriego Point Public Beach. Officials say that the...
Governor Ron DeSantis appoints new School Board member of Okaloosa County
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Friday, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed a new School Board member. Brett Hinely of Niceville was named the School Board of Okaloosa County. Hinely is set to begin on August 2, 2024, according to a news release. Hinely is the President of Cove Marine, Inc. and Bluewater High & Dry. […]
Florida's back-to-school tax-free holiday is coming up. What to know
With the new school year quickly approaching, you can expect some juicy back-to-school sales to crop up soon, too. Most scholarly sales happen around one of Florida’s many tax-free holidays. The next one up on the calendar is the back-to-school tax-free holiday, which stretches across two weeks at the end of July and the beginning of August.
Florida Lottery Powerball, Lotto, Cash4Life results for July 20, 2024
The Florida Lottery offers several draw games for those hoping to win one of the available jackpots. Here’s a look at the winning numbers for games played on Saturday, July 20, 2024 Winning Powerball numbers from July 20 drawing ...
Families face challenges without loved one’s death certificate after Florida Department of Health hack
HUDSON, Fla. - More than two weeks after a cyberattack on the Florida Department of Health, there are still problems for families trying to deal with the death of a loved one. State lawmakers are calling for a thorough investigation into the ransomware attack, which left the department unable to issue death certificates.
FLHSMV implements legislation requiring driver licenses and identification card numbers to change
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On July 31, 2024, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) will begin implementing legislation that amends Florida Statute 322.14 (1)(a) and requires the distinguishing numbers assigned to a driver license or identification card to include at least four randomly generated numbers. This new system aims to improve security and safeguard individuals’ identities.
Florida tourists warned not to take selfies with ‘bear clearly not in the mood’
In Tampa, Florida, tourists and residents are being warned by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office to stay away from bears and to keep their distance instead of trying to approach for selfies. According to the Facebook page for the sheriff’s department, deputies have been monitoring a bear on the...
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