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Have you met the candidates yet? Another opportunity coming up Aug. 8 for Okaloosa voters
SHALIMAR — If you haven't met these candidates yet, a community in Shalimar is offering another chance before the primary elections. The Poquito Bayou Community Association will hold a Meet the Candidates Night on Aug. 8, at the Bob Hope Village Community Ballroom at 30 Holly Ave., Shalimar. The event begins promptly at 6:15...
2024 high school football schedules for the Emerald Coast
July 29 marks the first day of high school fall practice, which of course means one thing: Football is back. A lot has happened since Choctaw's region finals departure capped the 2023 season. For starters, the FHSAA abandoned the suburban/metro framework and condensed the fight to seven classes plus one rural class. ...
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Northwest Florida event to feature all-you-can-eat ice cream
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — An event featuring all-you-can-eat ice cream is coming to Fort Walton Beach as the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is hosting its annual Big Scoop ice cream social. The free event is scheduled for 2-4 p.m. on Sept. 14 at Emerald Coast Harley-Davidson (788 Beal Pkwy NW, Fort […]
Panama City Beach residents shopped locally at the 1st indoor flea market
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – A good way to shop locally while beating the heat and the rain. It’s the first-ever indoor air-conditioned flea market in Panama City Beach. Within the Lindsey Furniture store, a whole area was sectioned off solely for vendors. There were over 50 vendors. Folks were selling a variety of […]
SEALAB aquanauts celebrate its 60th anniversary
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Bay County is the home of saturation diving; a concept that has revolutionized the world. On Saturday, July 20th, the Man in the Sea Museum honored the six remaining aquanauts from SEALAB 60 years after the water vessel deployed into Bermuda waters in 1964: proving Navy Captain Dr. George Bond’s concept of saturation diving.
Bear balances on home fence in Mary Esther, Florida
MARY ESTHER, Fla. (WKRG) — A small black bear has incredible balancing skills while crossing a fence. This video was sent to us by Ryan Campbell in Mary Esther. As you can see, the bear is treading carefully yet swiftly on a fence. The bear does slip at least once, but carries on until it […]
Florida Dine And Dashers Busted After Leaving Purse Behind
These two dine and dashers at a Panama City Beach, Florida restaurant made a critical error after their dinner. In a hurry to escape the bill, they forgot to grab her purse. In a video posted by TikTok user @missyp711 you can see as the couple returned to the restaurant, demanding her purse, while the man desperately tries to calm her. The incident reportedly went down at a Longhorn Steakhouse in Panama City Beach. You can hear the hostess announcing a party of 14 that their table is ready, but the person recording the incident put off dinner until this scene played out with a “can I wait a minute?” Lucky for us.
Previewing the Opponents: Miami has stocked up on talent and FSU will close out October at their place
Miami went 7-6 last season, including 3-5 against Atlantic Coast Conference opponents. The Hurricanes lost 27-20 at FSU in their annual rivalry game with the Seminoles. Miami began the season 4-0 by defeating Miami (Ohio), 38-3, Texas A&M, 48-33, and Bethune-Cookman, 48-7, at home, as well as winning at Temple, 41-7.
Florida State set to take the main stage at ACC Kickoff on Monday - Full Schedule
Florida State heads the Atlantic Coast Conference Kickoff event at Hilton Uptown Charlotte in Charlotte, N.C. on Monday. The Seminoles will be one of the first teams to go at the four-day event. The 2024 event marks the first time that the event has spanned four days. FSU will take...
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...
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