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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...
Florida golf club employee says Trump is 'one hell of a golfer'
John Nieporte, a PGA head golf professional at Trump International Golf Club in Florida, praised Trump's golf skills, saying that he's not only a great boss but also "one hell of a golfer." He praises witnessing Trump's generosity and character for the past 25 years.
Alabama native becomes first Black, female Episcopal bishop in Mississippi
The new bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi is being formally installed Saturday, and she is first woman and first Black person to hold the post. The Rev. Dorothy Sanders Wells, a native of Mobile, Ala., was elected bishop in February and has been in the leadership role since May. She is being ordained and consecrated by the Most Rev. Michael Curry, presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church.
Fort Walton Beach welcomes sprawling live-work-play development 'Freedom Tech Center'
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- A major development where people can live, work, and play -- that’s the vision for Freedom Tech Center, which had its grand opening in Fort Walton Beach this week. The project includes two hotels, more than 300 luxury apartments, and room for 150,000 square...
Major reductions in prescription drug prices for some with Medicare could raise premiums
Significant changes in prescription drug prices for people with Medicare in Alabama will soon become a reality saving them hundreds of dollars, but the difference could be made up elsewhere prompting a potential spike in their monthly premiums.
Allegiant Airlines Announces $59 Flights to Florida from Flint
Allegiant Airlines announced eight new nonstop routes to 13 cities around the country at extremely low rates. One of those new routes includes a nonstop flight to Florida from Flint Bishop International Airport for just $59. Before you get overly excited, keep in mind that the low fare of $59...
2 Crestview residents arrested after search warrant finds drugs, gun: OCSO
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Two Crestview residents were arrested after a search warrant of a North Okaloosa property, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. OCSO deputies said they arrested 33-year-old Amond Robinson and 27-year-old Destiny Jackson on Thursday, July 18. According to a press release, the two were arrested after the OCSO Multi-Agency […]
Eglin Air Force Base hosting hiring event in late July
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Eglin Air Force Base is holding a hiring event on July 24 and July 25. According to a news release from the base, the event will be held at the University of Florida Research Engineering & Education Facility located at 1350 North Poquito Road in Shalimar. LOCATION: The hiring […]
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