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Bickering Tallahassee Democratic leaders look to find unity with Harris's historic bid
Democrats gathered in watch parties across Florida Thursday night, including in Tallahassee, as Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for president. The Florida for Harris campaign organized the watch parties to build upon the unity and momentum of support that has boosted the campaign. Thursday night the campaign said 36,000 Floridians have volunteered to work for the Harris/Walz ticket – more than any other state. ...
Local non-profits provide tool to help protect your open drink
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A couple of non-profits are teaming up to give women a tool that helps protect their drinks. Date rape drugs are a discrete way for predators to target victims at bars, restaurants, and parties. Experts say it only takes a few moments to spike someone’s drink. “Somebody can set their […]
Freaky Florida State Defensive Tackle Expected To Have National Impact On College Football Playoff Race
The Seminoles have multiple defenders who could become national names by the end of the season but this defensive tackle is one to watch out for.
Local nonprofit 30A Cats making a big impact on feral cat population
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - When it comes to helping our furry friends, one local organization is stepping up in a big way. 30A Cats, a nonprofit organization based in Santa Rosa Beach, is working tirelessly to address the growing number of abandoned and feral cats in the area. From trapping and neutering to finding loving homes, 30A Cats is making a significant difference in the community.
Mobile is winding down ShotSpotter program but will keep elements of it
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Former Police Chief Paul Prine and Mayor Sandy Stimpson’s administration do not see eye to eye on many issues, but there is consensus about a gunshot-detection system known as ShotSpotter. It didn’t work. “We’ve always looked at, you know, is it worth it?” said...
Florida high school football scores: Pensacola-area live updates from Week 1
The first week of high school football has arrived in Northwest Florida, taking Escambia and Santa Rosa counties by storm. The Pensacola News Journal will have a live scoreboard and provide updates on local games both home and away. ...
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT SATURDAY 8-24-24
Local weather report for Saturday, August 24. This report updates during the day. Today our temperatures will range from a low of 74° to a high of 89°. Sunrise is 6:20 AM and Sunset 7:19 PM . Night. There is a 0% chance of rain in the morning , 0% chance of rain in the afternoon and 5% chance of rain during the evening.
Florida's hurricane season sales tax holiday begins
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Saturday was the first day to shop tax-free for all your hurricane-readiness supplies. Managers at ACE Hardware in Daytona Beach said they were hearing the demand from their customers. "We watch what we need ordered, so as we see, we're getting in more feedback from customers...
'This is disappointing': 'LGBTQ Travel' section is gone from Florida's official tourism site
The largest event for the LGBTQ+ community is months away in downtown Orlando, Florida. Come Out With Pride is back this year for its 20th anniversary at Lake Eola Park. The festival is taking place on Oct. 19 and brings in thousands of people each year. Organizers say it also...
Despite objections, Triumph approves funding for PSC aircraft maintenance program
The Triumph Gulf Coast Board of Directors rejected a Thursday call to withhold a $12.3 million grant award for a Pensacola State College Airframe and Powerplant program until such time as ST Engineering reimburses and covers travel costs for 300 Chilean workers the company had brought to this country. Grace Resendez McCaffrey, founder...
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