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Three restaurants, 1 hotel, over 100 residential units and more proposed for Perdido Key
Perdido Key could soon have a new hub of commercial, residential and hospitality activity following a development project proposal submitted to Escambia County last month named Valencia Square. The Valencia Square project proposes building multiple restaurants, a hotel, an office space, single-family townhomes and a multi-family condominium across 50 acres...
Sea Turtle's Nesting Attempt Deterred by Crowds on Alabama Beach
Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – Last night, an Alabama beach became the scene of a disrupted nesting attempt by a sea turtle. The turtle, seeking to lay her eggs, was deterred by a crowd of onlookers and flashing lights. Unable to find a suitable nesting spot, the turtle returned to the water with her eggs.
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.
Family stranded at Hartsfield-Jackson search for answers in desperate situation
A military family moving from Hawaii to Florida got stranded in Atlanta for days without many options. They shared their story with Channel 2 Action News on their way down to their new home in the Sunshine State.
Textbook authors told climate change references must be cut to get Florida’s OK
Textbook authors were told last month that some references to “climate change” must be removed from science books before they could be accepted for use in Florida’s public schools, according to two of those authors. A high school biology book also had to add citations to back up statements that “human activity” caused climate change and cut a “political statement” urging governments to take ...
Cottondale’s Register signed to play at the next level
COTTONDALE, Fla. (WMBB) — Cottondale senior, Hayden Register signed to continue his baseball career at Wallace Community College Selma. Register is headed to the division two JUCO program in Selma, Alabama as a two-way player. In his senior season, Register started in 7 games and pitched 37.1 innings with a 1.50 ERA. Offensively he led […]
Orlando State Senate Candidate Cheryl Blancett Charged with Grand Theft from Homeowners Association
An Orlando-area state Senate candidate, Cheryl Blancett, is currently facing charges for allegedly stealing $47,722 from a homeowners association, where she managed finances. This case is set to go to trial in September. Blancett, also known as CJ, has been charged with grand theft of $20,000 or more, a second-degree felony, as reported by the Orlando Sentinel.
Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Cucumbers Sickens Nearly 450 in Michigan, Other States
A salmonella outbreak tied to cucumbers grown in Florida has sickened about 450 people in Michigan and 30 other states. So far, about 125 people have been hospitalized due to the illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In Michigan, nine people have been reported to have...
‘Haunted Florida Panhandle’ written by Panama City author
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -A local author has written a book about the hauntings that can be found throughout the Panhandle of Florida. ‘Haunted Florida Panhandle’ written by Katlyn Jones is set to be released on August 5th. Jones stopped by NewsChannel 7 to talk about the book and...
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