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Local motel being featured on Motel Rescue tv show
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A local Panama City Beach motel will be featured in one of the latest episodes of Motel Rescue. The television show aims to help struggling motel owners across America who need help getting back on track. The Monterey Motel located on Thomas Drive was one...
Panama City Beach cleanup underway after large 4th of July celebration
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Panama City Beach is a little worse for the wear from July Fourth celebrations. Some say there was more litter and fireworks debris on the shore than there was last year. The sandy shores of Panama City Beach are recovering from big Fourth of July celebrations that left behind a […]
Alys Beach named #1 ‘Southern Destination that feels like Europe’ by Southern Living
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Southern Living has named Aly’s Beach the #1 “Southern Destination that feels like Europe.” Southern Living’s list included some well-known cities such as Charleston, New Orleans, and St. Augustine, however, Walton County’s own Aly’s Beach made it to the top of the list. “While the stretch is home to a […]
Enjoy stargazing at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park July 12
Join the members of the Northwest Florida Astronomy Association on Friday, July 12, 2024 and view the beauty of the universe at. The event starts at 5 p.m. They start by setting up solar telescopes about 3 hours prior to sunset and safely observe our closest star, the Sun. Once the Sun sets, we transition to night time observing. Different size and design telescopes will be set up by dusk and celestial objects will be chosen with an eye to visual observation and variety. The objects visible will depend on the season and time of night but normally include bright galaxies and nebulae, star clusters, and planets.
Gulf Shores Palooza in the Park Is July 12th
The Gulf Shores Recreation Department will host its first Palooza in the Park on Friday, July 12th. The event is part of the National Parks & Recreation Month celebrations. The event is scheduled to take place at Meyer Park in Gulf Shores from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Attendees will...
Bullets being sold through vending machines at grocery stores
Talk about something you’d be hard-pressed to find outside the United States. Vending machines selling bullets to gun owners have been placed in grocery stores in the South, according to ammo vending machine supplier American Rounds. The vending machines are currently located in six grocery stores throughout Alabama and Oklahoma.
31-year-old Deundray Cottrell who vanished Fourth of July found dead in east Birmingham
An Atlanta doctorate student missing in Birmingham since the Fourth of July was found dead Saturday. The body of Deundray Cottrell, 31, was discovered at 78th Street and Fifth Avenue South. Police said they could not release more information because of the ongoing investigation. Officer Truman Fitzgerald said Cottrell’s death...
More details released on accident that claimed the life of former Alabama DB, Khyree Jackson
Condolences are pouring in on social media by the boatloads for former Alabama defensive back, Khyree Jackson, and his friends that tragically passed away Friday night in a car accident. College teammates, NFL teammates, and the NFL world are praying for comfort for Jackson’s family. According to several reports...
July 4th crash claims life of Missouri man
An afternoon crash on US 31 South on July 4th has claimed the life of Missouri man and left three others injured. According to information from the Alabama Law Enforcement’s Agency Highway Patrol Division, the multi-vehicle crash occured just after 4 p.m. on Thursday six miles south of Brewton on U.S. 31 near Old U.S. […] The post July 4th crash claims life of Missouri man appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Florida Plastic Surgeon Charged With Homicide After Delayed 911 Call During Wife’s Cardiac Arrest
Tragedy struck at the Restore Plastic Surgery clinic in Gulf Breeze, Florida, where a woman suffered a cardiac arrest during a procedure performed by her husband, Dr. Ben Brown. Hillary Brown, 33, was undergoing several procedures on November 21 when she experienced a medical emergency. Despite the severity of the...
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.
USF ties for third in state performance rankings
July 6, 2024 - The Florida Board of Governors recently released state university performance metrics, which influence funding allocations. The University of South Florida finished in a tie for third with Florida State University and will receive $47.7 million. The board considers graduation rates, affordability, post-graduate salaries and several other factors to determine performance scores.
Iowans flocking to states with no state income tax: IRS data
(The Center Square) – Migration data from the Internal Revenue Service shows that thousands of Iowans are leaving the state for Texas and Florida, which have no state income tax. Texas drew nearly 5,000 residents from Iowa but 3,475 Texans left for the Hawkeye state. The state lost a net $68.3 million in adjusted gross […]
Cathy Jordan, ‘patron saint’ of medical cannabis in Florida, dies at the age of 74
Quality Journalism for Critical Times Cathy Jordan, who credited medical cannabis for keeping her alive for decades after she was diagnosed with ALS, died on July 4 at her home in South Florida at the age of 74. The news was relayed to the public on Thursday by Jodi James, president of the Florida Cannabis Action Network, who said she […] The post Cathy Jordan, ‘patron saint’ of medical cannabis in Florida, dies at the age of 74 appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Brand new $719K home is minutes from Palafox and Pensacola nightlife | Hot Property
Editor's note: Home of the Week is a paid sponsorship and prints in our Friday Real Estate Section. Boasting over 2,500 square feet of living space, this fabulous four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath residence is minutes from Palafox Street, Blue Wahoos Stadium and Palafox Pier. "The home boasts a modern and spacious design that's perfect for families and those who love to entertain," says Realtor Elena Barba. ...
New law will require transparency for red light cameras. Some Florida cities are making a killing
In the tiny city of West Miami, the sound of a red light camera shutter might as well sound like a cash register. Every month, the town of about 7,000 residents regularly snaps thousands of automated photos of people suspected of violating traffic laws. The money derived from six red light cameras amounts to more than 15% of the city’s total revenue, far higher than most other cities that run the programs.
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