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Newer Airlines Landing in Smaller Florida Airports
STEPHANIE CLAYTOR | www.flcourier.com | Avelo Airlines held its inaugural flight from Lakeland Linder International Airport on June 13 to New Haven, Connecticut. Albeit a busy airport for Amazon Prime cargo planes and private charters, this is the first time the Lakeland airport has had commercial flights in 12 years.
Crooked catch is a ‘shocking’ discovery by biologists in Florida
Florida wildlife biologists conducting an electrofishing survey of Silver Glen Springs made an odd catch that resembled one from a few weeks ago. The biologists captured a longnose gar that featured a distinct bend in the middle of its body. “Unlike the bull shark with a spinal deformity that we shared a few weeks ago, this fish likely got its interesting shape from a spinal injury at some point in its life,” the FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute stated on Facebook. The crooked longnose gar measured 2.7 feet and weighed over 10.6 pounds. “With their razor-sharp teeth and armor-like scales, longnose gar may...
Ryan Holle Celebrates Freedom After Decades Behind Bars: A Story of Justice and Redemption
Marion County, Fla. – As the country commemorates America’s Independence this Fourth of July weekend, a man celebrates his newfound liberty. Ryan Holle, 41, was just released from jail after serving more than half of his life behind bars. The ABC Action News I-Team first interviewed Holle two years ago while examining the statute that landed him in prison – Florida’s “felony murder rule”. Under that state legislation, someone might be sentenced to life in prison even if they did not kill anyone, were not present at the crime scene, or were unaware of what happened.
T.J. Roulhac Enrichment & Activity Center 4th July Fireworks
On July 4th, 2024, at the T.J. Roulhac Enrichment & Activity Center in Chipley, FL, 4th of July Fireworks were presented by, The Southern Splash & Dash, there were food venders, train rides, pony rides, and music.
Florida sees COVID-19 surge in emergency rooms, near past winter's peaks
Rates of COVID-19 have surged in Florida emergency rooms over recent weeks, according to new figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and are now near peaks not seen since the worst days of this past winter's wave of the virus.The weekly average of emergency room patients with COVID-19 has reached 2.64% in Florida, according to CDC data updated Friday, and now rank among the highest of any state during this summer's COVID-19 wave.Trends from Florida have also climbed steeply in other key metrics that authorities now use to track COVID-19, including in wastewater and nursing homes. Florida's steep increase...
DeSantis keeps a safe distance from Broward appointees | Steve Bousquet
You can study your Broward sample ballot all day long and you won’t see the name Ron DeSantis anywhere. He’s not on the August primary ballot, but he’s in the background. DeSantis altered the course of public education in Broward, and he could again. Two DeSantis appointees to the Broward School Board will face voters for the first time on Aug. 20. Republicans Torey Alston and Daniel Foganholi ...
People still getting in the gulf despite double red flags, lifeguard warnings
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - In the days following July 4th, marking one of the busiest times of the year in the panhandle, Panama City Beach Beach Safety staff say their lifeguards have been busy rescuing people from the Gulf of Mexico. Parts of Friday and all day Saturday,...
Holmes County Sheriff’s Office seeking public’s help identifying trespassers
HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying two trespassers. According to authorities, the individuals have been trespassing on property in the Leonia area. On Saturday, the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office released additional photos and footage on their Facebook page. If you have any information, please […]
Alys Beach named #1 ‘Southern Destination that feels like Europe’ by Southern Living
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Southern Living has named Aly’s Beach the #1 “Southern Destination that feels like Europe.” Southern Living’s list included some well-known cities such as Charleston, New Orleans, and St. Augustine, however, Walton County’s own Aly’s Beach made it to the top of the list. “While the stretch is home to a […]
Jackson County moves forward with plan to construct African American museum
JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Earlier this year, both Panama City and Marianna were finalists to become the home of the new Florida black history museum. Despite losing out to St. Johns County and Jackson County, officials are not giving up on the idea. They are moving forward with plans to construct their own African […]
Panama City Beach cleanup underway after large 4th of July celebration
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Panama City Beach is a little worse for the wear from July Fourth celebrations. Some say there was more litter and fireworks debris on the shore than there was last year. The sandy shores of Panama City Beach are recovering from big Fourth of July celebrations that left behind a […]
Lillo's opens waterfront cocktail bar in Gulf Breeze, Calvert's expands menu | News Bites
Summertime is in full swing, which means longer restaurant hours, new meals to indulge in and new outdoor cocktail bars to catch the sunset. Catch up with our latest batch of News Bites, providing some of the hottest dining updates in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. New waterfront dining options Lillo’s Tuscan Grille ...
College Football Expert Uses One Word To Describe Florida State Coach
After Jimbo Fisher left the Florida State Seminoles for Texas A&M in 2017, the Seminoles have been searching for the next coach to restore the program's prominence. After initially hiring Willie Taggert, the Seminoles experienced two losing seasons. Florida State then made a change and ...
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