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Local non-profits provide tool to help protect your open drink
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A couple of non-profits are teaming up to give women a tool that helps protect their drinks. Date rape drugs are a discrete way for predators to target victims at bars, restaurants, and parties. Experts say it only takes a few moments to spike someone’s drink. “Somebody can set their […]
Man finds surprise kidney donor in high school classmate from 25 years ago
Following three years and 10 hours a day on dialysis, Jereme Peterson found an angel and a miracle all at once, and his life was saved. The 42-year-old federal corrections officer encountered a donor in his Blountstown high school classmate from 25 years ago. He was down to 315 pounds,...
Orange Beach Makos Win Rivalry Football Game In OT
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – A new coach, new training facilities under construction and energized players have the Orange Beach Makos ready to start the new football season. Friday evening they showed that this is going to be a better year by beating rival Elberta in overtime, 27-21.
Church of the Highlands spends $4.6 million on land for Daphne campus
Church of the Highlands, the largest church in Alabama, purchased around 27 acres off State Highway 181 in Daphne for a new, permanent campus in coastal Alabama. According to public records, in July the church bought the land from Malbis Plantation, Inc., care of Stirling Properties. The land was purchased for nearly $4.6 million.
Inspired by the pandemic, a Florida beachside music festival tries something new
The concert promoters who ran popular music cruises are now trying the music vacation concept on land, promising no lines and a different kind of music fest experience for both artists and fans.
Tuesday's primary was a political earthquake for the Escambia County Commission
Escambia County experienced a political earthquake in the Republican primary Tuesday night, with Steven Stroberger defeating Escambia County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh in the District 1 contest. Bergosh, along with Republican Commissioner Steven Barry and Democratic Commissioner Lumon May, has been the dominant voting block on the five-member board for the last several years. Party identification is rarely the deciding factor in controversial commission votes. ...
Pensacola Catholic football's stifling defense shuts out Navarre in Week 1 victory
Pensacola Catholic seemingly had everything clicking on Friday night. In a 33-0 win over Navarre – a much different outcome than the Week 1 battle in 2023 that went to overtime, with the Crusaders coming out on top, 34-27 – Pensacola Catholic stumbled at first with a three-and-out on offense. But from there, the Crusaders were a force to be reckoned with. ...
2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: DJ Lundy, LB, Florida State
School (Code)Florida State University (FLST) Honors/CaptainshipHonorable mention All-ACC(2023) Per Year Stats (Most Recent First) 202313 GP, 4 GS, 54 TOT, 6 TFL, 2 Sacks, 1 INT, 4 PBU, 1 Rushing TD. 202213 GP, 2 GS, 48 TOT, 5 TFL, 1.5 Sacks, 2 PBU, 1 FF. 202112 GP, 11 GS, 69...
Island Resort Summer of Seltzer Festival bubbles up satisfying sips
While the summer days might be fleeting, Fort Walton Beach is ready to keep the party going for another weekend. At the Island Resort Summer of Seltzer Festival on August 24, the libations will be flowing all afternoon long. Even though Florida might not get a big blast of cold...
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