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Lynn Haven announces 12Eleven will perform at Music By The Bay event on Aug. 9
LYNN HAVEN — A band known for its dynamic sound is slated to take the stage in an upcoming event at a local park. In a press release on Wednesday, Lynn Haven officials announced the band 12Eleven will perform at the city's annual Music By The Bay event on Aug. 9. The concert will be held from 7-9 p.m. at Leslie Porter Park, 200 Michigan Ave.
And so it begins: A call for vigilance amidst threats to FAMU’s future
Editor’s note: Laurence Humphries is the son of Dr. Frederick Humphries, the eighth president of Florida A&M University (1985-2001). As many of you know, Dr. Larry Robinson has recently announced his decision to step down as president of Florida A&M University (FAMU). This development comes at a time of significant uncertainty and concern for our beloved institution.
Sea Turtle Nest Vandalized In Orange Beach
A sea turtle nest was vandalized on Orange Beach on July 17th and 18th. The incident left one hatchling dead and several eggs broken, although most of the nest remained intact. The viability of the remaining eggs is uncertain. This act has prompted the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to install cameras to monitor the nest and deter further incidents.
Foley and Baldwin County Join Forces to Clear Magnolia River Debris
Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – The city of Foley will be working with Baldwin County to remove material slowing drainage in the Magnolia River basin. Mayor Ralph Hellmich said the city will be working to clear the stream moving south from the bridge near Pine Rest Cemetery. Hurricane Sally left debris clogging many area waterways when the storm struck South Baldwin County in 2020.
FAA investigating Pensacola Beach Blue Angels drone video
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- The FAA is investigating a drone video that was shot on Pensacola Beach earlier this month. The video shows the drone coming close to the Blue Angels as they returned home from one of their airshows. Neither the drone or the Blue Angels were damaged, but...
Gov. Ron DeSantis appoints Brett Hinely to Okaloosa County School Board
OKALOOSA COUNTY — Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Brett Hinely, a Niceville resident, to the Okaloosa County School Board. Hinley's appointment comes nearly a month after former board member Diane Kelley stepped down from her role to become the new principal of Destin High School. An Air Force veteran...
Firearm and cocaine seized in Crestview drug bust
CRESTVIEW, Florida — Authorities executed a narcotics search warrant on Starmount Drive, leading to the arrest of two individuals. On July 18, 2024, members of the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office Multi-Agency Drug Task Force, with the assistance of the Special Response Team, conducted a search at a residence in Crestview. During the operation, investigators discovered a firearm, cocaine packaged for distribution, and additional evidence of narcotics distribution, according to a press release from the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office.
Florida man arrested, accused of making threats against Trump, Vance on social media
A Florida man accused of making threats against former President Donald Trump, U.S. Sen. JD Vance and their families on social media was arrested on Friday, police said. The Jupiter Police Department said in a news release that officers arrested Michael W. Wiseman on charges of written threats to kill. He was taken into custody without incident and lodged in Palm Beach County Jail, according to Jupiter police Maj. Don Hennessy. Wiseman was in custody at the facility on Friday night, a jail employee confirmed. The employee said she didn't have information about whether Wiseman had an attorney to contact...
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.
Maxwell Frost Challenges GOP to Say What They Love More: Trump or Guns
A Florida Democrat issued a call to action Friday for House Speaker Mike Johnson to hold a vote on legislation that would ban assault weapons, suggesting that the Republican Party should reverse its yearslong course of enabling mass shootings in light of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.Representative Maxwell Frost, a Democrat who represents Florida’s 10th district, shared his letter to Johnson in a post on X, formerly Twitter. “This past weekend, we saw that the need to act against political violence is not a partisan issue; it is a matter of public safety and common sense,” Frost...
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