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'MAGA' campaign mailer faces backlash with claims it misleads
A campaign mailer that some say incorrectly implies that the listed candidates all have the endorsements of former President Donald Trump, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Brevard Republican Executive Committee has local Republican officials and some candidates steaming mad. "It's fraudulent and it's deceptive and it's very sleazy, in my opinion," Brevard Republican Executive Committee Chair Rick Lacey said. ...
27 years since Alabama teen Kemberly Ramer disappeared from her home
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Thursday, it has been exactly 27 years since a 17-year-old Opp, Alabama girl disappeared from her home, never to be seen again. Kemberly Ramer was about to be a senior in high school. After graduation, she planned to go to college in Mobile. The night she disappeared, Kem had […]
Pensacola man arrested after beating woman, spitting at deputy: ECSO Arrest Report
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A Pensacola man was arrested after he allegedly beat a woman and tried to spit at a deputy, according to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrest report. 30-year-old Jaquize Dominic Faheem Balwin was arrested on Sunday, Aug. 11, and charged with felony battery and simple assault on specified personnel. On […]
Bozeman sanctioned for ‘self-reported’ FHSAA violation
SAND HILLS, Fla. (WMBB) – The FHSAA has imposed a sanction upon the Bozeman football program for a ‘self-reported’ violation involving an ineligible transfer athlete this summer. The Bucks received over a dozen players from North Bay Haven this off-season as a result of the Buccaneers’ firing their head coach in the spring. The sanctions […]
Mobile woman sentenced to probation for $88,000 theft of disability benefits
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A federal judge Thursday sentenced a woman to probation for keeping more than $88,000 in Social Security disability funds she was not entitled to. Cheryl Ann Bradley, of Mobile, pleaded guilty in April to theft of government funds. Bradley admitted that she gave incorrect information about...
Igniting the Spirit: St. James Missionary Baptist Church hosts annual revival
Rev. Dr. Cleveland Lynn III, Pastor of St. James Missionary Baptist Church, is bringing his passion for winning souls to the forefront as he leads the church’s annual revival from August 19th to 21st at 7 P.M. at 177 Hovey Smith Rd., Quincy, FL. A man of deep faith and a successful entrepreneur, Elder Lynn channels the promises of God’s goodness in both his spiritual leadership and business endeavors.
Gulf Shores Police Seek Volunteers to Help With Dogs
Dog Walkers and Foster Care Volunteers Needed in Gulf Shores. Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – The Gulf Shores Police are currently seeking volunteers to assist with walking dogs that are temporarily housed at the station. This call for help comes as the department works to care for stray dogs found within the community while searching for their owners or new homes. They are also seeking volunteers who’d be willing to provide foster care for the dogs while looking for their forever home.
Boat abandoned on jetty in Orange Beach
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — A boat was abandoned after crashing into the jetty at Alabama Point. The incident was reported Monday morning and as of Thursday evening, the boat is still out there. Dylan Mitchell and his fiancé, Kaitlyn Argo, said Monday was a typical beach day until Argo stumbled upon the wrecked ship […]
Attorneys, family of US airman killed by Florida deputy to hold news conference to demand charges in case
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — The family of an Atlanta Air Force airman killed by a sheriff's deputy in Florida is planning on holding a news conference Friday morning to push for more to be done in the case. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is also expected to be in attendance.
Okaloosa School District to implement new state-mandated safety measures
The Okaloosa County School Board received an update on new school safety requirements at its August 12 meeting, as the district works to implement recently passed state legislation. Danny Dean, the district’s school safety specialist, outlined changes stemming from House Bill 1473, signed into law by Governor DeSantis on May...
Mark Woods: School board races already are political. Do we want to make them partisan?
One thought I haven’t had lately: If only we could find ways to make things even more partisan. There’s an election Tuesday. It isn’t the one everyone is focusing on. But this is an important election. It includes races for some hyper-local positions, like four of the seven school board seats in Duval County. ...
Planning a beach trip this weekend? Best to stay out of the water: Hurricane Ernesto effects
Hurricane Ernesto, which strengthened to a Category 2 hurricane on Thursday, Aug. 15, is over 800 miles off the shore of Florida. However, warnings have already been issued of strong rip currents and dangerous surf along the Atlantic Coast. The hazards will begin Friday and continue through the weekend as the hurricane moves north. ...
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