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‘Is this going to be the last time I see him?’ Mother concerned over son’s treatment at Polk Halfway House
Authorities said a teenage girl took her own life at a state-run facility in Hillsborough County. The site has since been shut down, and the state terminated its contract with the company who ran it.
Doctor without hearing aid couldn’t hear colonoscopy patient scream, Florida board says
The Florida Board of Medicine put a doctor on probation for problems with two colonoscopy procedures he oversaw. Dr. Ishwari Prasad was not wearing his hearing aids during one of the colonoscopy operations and did not hear the patient screaming. During another colonoscopy procedure, Prasad gave a surgical technician a...
Florida polls show abortion measure falling short
While a new survey finds that more than half of Florida voters support a state ballot initiative to protect abortion rights, it might not be enough to clinch passage in November’s election. A poll released Wednesday from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and Mainstreet USA found 56 percent of Sunshine...
Lynn Haven officials give updates on projects during ‘Table Talk’
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Residents got to catch up on several city projects, ask questions, and voice concerns on Thursday night when Lynn Haven City Manager Vicky Gainer held one of her periodic Table Talks. The Director of the Community Redevelopment Agency was there to talk about upcoming projects in the city. The Director […]
Franklin County ready to progress in year two under Cooper
EASTPOINT, Fla. (WMBB) — The Franklin County football team is looking for improvement as they enter year two under head coach, John Cooper. Over the last half-decade, the Seahawks have yet to notch a winning season. Franklin County has earned just four wins over the last five seasons. While the Seahawks finished last season 0-10, […]
Fort Walton Beach teen accused in 16-year-old’s fentanyl death
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WKRG) — A 17-year-old from Fort Walton Beach is accused in the death of a 16-year-old. According to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, the 17-year-old is facing homicide-aggravated manslaughter of a child after allegedly providing narcotics that led to the death of the 16-year-old. OCSO deputies arrested the 17-year-old on Friday […]
HCSO charged a man with forging checks of an elderly woman
HOLMES COUNTY, FL. (WMBB) – The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint regarding the financial exploitation of a 94-year-old woman in Westville. Investigators said evidence showed that Matthew Nobles had written approximately $4,300 worth of checks from the victim’s account. Nobles also deposited them into his account. According to a news release, further investigation […]
Hallucinating Florida Man Shoots At Imaginary Intruder Then Calls Police
One Freeport, Florida Man hallucinating on spice was not having a good trip and police needed to intervene. As it turns out, the intruder in his home – was him. Last weekend, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from a resident on North Sand Palm Road in Freeport, Florida regarding a possible burglary. The man on the phone thought someone was inside his residence armed with a knife. Scary, right?
Nauti Dawg Rescue closing, urgent need for adoptions
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — After saving hundreds of animals from Panhandle shelters, a local dog rescue is closing this fall. Nauti Dawg Rescue based in Okaloosa County has been operating for three years, helping animals from different panhandle county shelters find forever homes. The rescue shutting down this fall creates an urgent need […]
Air Force to wear custom jerseys honoring AFSOC in game against Navy on Oct. 5
𝐀𝐍𝐘 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄. 𝐀𝐍𝐘 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄. 𝐀𝐍𝐘𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄. 𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃 pic.twitter.com/yx03NefHrz— Air Force Football (@AF_Football) August 13, 2024 HURLBURT FIELD — The Air Force Academy football team announced that during its game against Navy, the Falcons will wear custom jerseys to pay tribute to the Air Force Special Operations Command, headquartered at Hurlburt Field. ...
Okaloosa County families are invited to enjoy an all-you-can-eat ice cream buffet at Emerald Coast Harley-Davidson on September 14
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – Fort Walton Beach is gearing up for a delightful treat as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida hosts its eagerly awaited annual event, the Big Scoop, on September 14, 2024. Offering a delicious escape for the Okaloosa County community, this family-friendly ice cream social will take place at the gorgeous Emerald Coast Harley-Davidson from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Robert Griffin III Was Fired by ESPN Two Days After Taking a Thinly Veiled Shot at Paul Finebaum
Robert Griffin III, along with Sam Ponder, is out at ESPN after a pretty successful run at the network the last few years. Andrew Marchand reports these layoffs are purely budgetary, but Griffin's firing comes shortly after he went at one of ESPN's big boys. Griffin posted a tweet directed...
Stunned 86-Year-Old Florida Retiree Taking Iron Pills Gets Colon Cancer Diagnosis After ‘Paralyzing’ Stomach Pain
87-year-old Alice Sherman says she was taking some 'heavy-duty' iron pills for anemia, when she started experiencing 'paralyzing' pain in her midsection. Thankfully she went to get medical help, and was shocked to discover she had stage 3 colon cancer.
Morning Extra: Top stories from Friday Aug. 16
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - On the Friday August 16 edition of ‘Morning Extra,’ on WJHG’s website, morning anchor Mel Zosh discussed local headlines, Florida news, national headlines and more. NewsChannel 7 Today on Friday:. On Friday, Chef Nathan Davis with ‘The Polished Chef’ stopped by the...
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