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2 Romanians sentenced after stealing bank card numbers at Northwest Florida credit union, officials say
Two Romanian men were sentenced to prison for stealing bank card numbers at a local credit union, according to the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Florida.
New indoor flea market in Panama City Beach allowing shoppers to beat the heat
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - There’s a new shopping spot in Panama City Beach that is letting people shop on a budget and avoid the intense summer heat. The PCB Flea Market is located indoors at Lindsey’s Furniture in Panama City Beach. There are 50 vendors selling their items of all different types, from flowers to clothes to handmade items. One vendor who sells custom trucker hats said having an indoor market is very beneficial in the summer months.
Traffic stop lands two in jail for meth possession
Two residents of Cottondale were arrested July 19, and subsequently booked into the Washington County Jail on drug-related charges. At approximately 4:00 p.m., a deputy from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) conducted a traffic stop on a blue pickup truck traveling on State Road 77 near Nearing Hills Circle. The driver, identified as 65-year-old Terry Gene Gilbert, was found to have a canceled driver’s license following a brief check of his information. Consequently, Gilbert was detained for further investigation.
Panama City CRA tweaks $500,000 FDOT agreement for St. Andrews landscaping improvements
PANAMA CITY — Local officials are working to aesthetically improve areas of the the St. Andrews Community Redevelopment Agency. In a CRA meeting on Tuesday, local officials approved an amended joint participation agreement with FDOT that will use a $500,000 grant to pay for landscaping improvements in St. Andrews along State Road 30, U.S. 98, Business 98 and Beck Avenue from 16th Street to 10th Street.
Eglin Air Force Base will hold a two-day hiring event Wednesday and Thursday
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — Officials at Eglin Air Force Base are set to host a two-day hiring event that will be open to the public. The event will be held at the University of Florida Research Engineering and Education facility at 1350 North Poquito Road in Shalimar. Event organizers have invited the...
PHOTOS: Brett Favre Accuser & Famous FSU Fan Jenn Sterger Is Back Posing In Nothing But A Cowboy Hat And Boots In Spicy Cowgirl Photoshoot
Jenn Sterger was back turning heads online with a raunchy post in which she’s shown posing in nothing but a cowboy hat and boots. Sterger became popular as a member of the Florida State Cowgirls almost 19 years ago, a group of FSU students who would wear cowboy hats and sultry trappings to home games. She became a bit of a household name after ABC’s Brent Musburger pointed her out at a Seminoles fixture in 2005.
FAMU Announces The Lip Bar Founder Melissa Butler as Summer Commencement Speaker
Florida A&M University (FAMU) announced The Lip Bar founder and Chief Executive Officer Melissa Butler as the summer commencement speaker. About 500 graduates from more than a dozen colleges and schools are expected to participate in the Summer Commencement exercises scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, August 2 in the Al Lawson Multipurpose Center & Teaching Gymnasium, 1800 Althea Gibson Way, Tallahassee.
Commander at Eglin Air Force Base Fired from Job Days Before He Was Set to Leave Post
Col. Jeremiah Hammill, the former commander of the 96th Test Wing's Civil Engineer Group at Eglin, was set to pass off his command July 18 but was fired from his role on July 15 "due to a loss in confidence in his ability to lead."
Houses of worship can apply for FEMA disaster assistance until Saturday
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has released new information on how local faith-based organizations and houses of worship can seek assistance as they too recover from the May 10 tornado outbreak. According to FEMA, houses of worship that provide essential social services may submit a FEMA "Request for Public Assistance"...
The Original Wailers to Headline Pensacola Seafood Fest
The Pensacola Seafood Festival is thrilled to announce its 2024 entertainment lineup, headlined by the iconic The Original Wailers featuring Al Anderson on Friday night, Sept. 27, at 9 p.m. Renowned for their legendary reggae sound and timeless hits, The Original Wailers will bring their vibrant energy to the heart...
Phoenix Rising dog rescue in Pensacola to close doors after 10 years
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Phoenix Rising Rescue, an animal rescue service in Pensacola for over 10 years, announced Monday it will be closing its doors in the next few months. In a Facebook post Monday morning, the woman behind Phoenix Rising Rescue described the upcoming closure as "sad" and "heartbreaking." "There...
USS Oriskany could be getting some company. Escambia considers sinking SS United States
Pensacola is coming up on the 20th anniversary of the sinking of the USS Oriskany. The “great carrier reef” as it’s called was sunk more than 22 nautical miles southeast of Pensacola Pass in 2006. It remains one of the most popular draws in the area for divers, but some say more shipwrecks are needed if Escambia County wants to attract more divers and the business they bring. ...
Meet the new Escambia County Public Schools principals for the 2024-25 school year
As parents are wrapping up their summer bucket lists before sending their children back to school next month, Escambia County Public Schools is gearing up to start the 2024-25 school year under Superintendent Keith Leonard. The school district has hired four new principals to take the reins at the following...
Some in the Midway community fear being overwhelmed by pending development
As Karena Stellar scrolled through iPhone photos of what remained of a woodland behind her home, the pain in her eyes betrayed the smile on her face. "I took pictures just so I can remember the trees," she said. Most of the forested area on the 100-acre parcel to the...
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 […]
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