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After primary win, Cammack to face underfunded Democrat challenger on Nov. 5
(The Center Square) — Incumbent U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., won the Republican primary in the 3rd Congressional District this week and will be looking to keep her seat on Nov. 5. Cammack will be serving a third term if she is successful, representing Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Levy, Suwannee and Union counties, along with large portions of Lafayette and Marion counties. According to preliminary results from...
DeSantis deems Harris campaign as ‘biggest gaslighting attempt’ in US politics
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) argued that Vice President Kamala Harris’s 2024 presidential campaign is making the “biggest gaslighting attempt” on voters, questioning whether or not they will fall for it come Election Day. The Florida governor claimed that the Harris campaign is attempting to show voters that she is offering a fresh start for the […]
Florida Gov. DeSantis confirms Ireland trip to see FSU game
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday he’ll head to Ireland to watch Florida State University kick off the football season on Saturday, confirming a Tallahassee Democrat report on the trip last week. FSU is set to face Georgia Tech at noon Eastern time at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. He added that he’ll attend business...
Lawmakers condemn arrival of Cuban Communist Party leader who’s come to live in Miami
Republican members of Florida’s congressional delegation have complained to the Biden administration that a former high-ranking communist official from Cuba recently immigrated to the United States through Miami International Airport.
Fundraiser honoring first responders returns to Bay County
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – After a three-year hiatus the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb will be back in Panama City Beach in September, this time, with a new organization putting it on. Bay County non-profit ‘850 Heroes 4 Heroes’ is overseeing the climb which will take place Saturday, September 7th at 9 a.m. at […]
Nick Saban’s Appearance At Florida State Practice Is Going Viral
The 2024 college football season begins with Florida State and Georgia Tech facing off in Dublin, Ireland, in an ACC showdown. It's the first-ever overseas game for the Seminoles, although Georgia Tech defeated Boston College in Ireland in 2016. As you'd expect, plenty of big names are ...
Jury rules in favor of former Department of Corrections employee in retaliation lawsuit
A Leon County jury awarded a former Florida Department of Corrections employee nearly $300,000 on Wednesday for being wrongfully terminated in retaliation for reporting the department's "unlawful employment activities." Stella Harris, a Black woman, worked for the DOC from 2015 until she was fired in 2021, according to her complaint. Over the course of her six-year career at the department, Harris said she endured unfair demotions and discrimination. ...
Luke Nickel looks the part in 37-28 win over American Heritage
Miami commit Luke Nickel had a big-time performance on the road in a 37-28 victory against the American Heritage Patriots. Nickel threw for 234 yards and two touchdowns for his Milton (Ga.) squad, who beat nationally ranked Buford (Ga.) the previous week by the score of 13-10. Nickel faced off...
DOH-Bay issues advisories for multiple Panama City beaches over bacteria levels
PANAMA CITY — The Florida Department of Health in Bay County has issued a notice that multiple beaches in the county didn’t meet recreational water quality criteria for enterococcus bacteria as of Aug. 21. The department advised against activities on the water at these locations due to an increased risk of illness. The...
Mobile AT&T workers plead for fair play in strike
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — We are a week into a strike of more than 17,000 AT&T workers across the southeast,. The union representing the workers is accusing the company of unfair labor practices during contract negotiations this summer. Workers here in Mobile have joined in the strike, demanding that...
MPD: Fleeing vehicle hits 2 other vehicles
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A high-speed chase Thursday night resulted in several other vehicles being hit, according to the Mobile Police Department. The pursuit began around 7:48 p.m. when an officer spotted a vehicle speeding on Pleasant Valley Road and tried to initiate a traffic stop. However, the driver refused to stop and led police on a short chase, MPD said.
Is Florida Billionaire to Blame For Failing Ferry Operations to Mackinac Island?
UPDATE (8/12/24): The latest ferry schedules can be found here. Since then it's seemed like smoothing sailing-- until this past weekend, that is. Is this beloved Mackinac Island ferry company in dire straits?. As the busy summer tourist season winds down at one of Michigan's biggest and best tourist destinations,...
Rick’s on the Island to close after Labor Day
Popular local eatery Rick’s on the Island announced Thursday it will close its doors on Okaloosa Island after Labor Day due to a non-renewed lease. The restaurant, known for its pizzas and seafood, is offering specials until its final day of operation on Sept. 2. These include $12 large two-topping pizzas for dine-in or carry-out, $3 drafts, and $3 cans.
Labor Day Weekend Fireworks at The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island invites locals and visitors to celebrate Labor Day Weekend with an unforgettable evening of live music, beachfront fun, and a spectacular fireworks show on Sunday, September 1, 2024. The festivities start at 6:00 PM with live music from the high-energy band Rockstarfish, performing at Al’s...
Disaster loan center opens in Jay to aid storm victims
JAY, Fla. -- A disaster loan outreach center is now available in Jay. The U.S. Small Business Administration opened the center Thursday to help businesses and residents affected by the severe storms and tornadoes back in May. The center is in the Jay Town Hall on Hwy. 4. It's open...
Sen. Katie Britt secures $2 million for south Alabama hospital
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., announced Friday that she has secured a $2 million federal grant for Atmore Community Hospital in Atmore, Ala. “Health care is critical for the wellbeing of Alabamians across our great state, and modernized equipment is key to providing the best care for patients,” Britt said in a news release. “I’m proud to have secured these funds during the 2024 Appropriations process, and I look forward to continuing my work on the committee to invest further into our families, our state, and our future.”
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