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"Red flags" popping up in debate around Florida abortion ballot initiative, state senator says
MIAMI — CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede speaks one-on-one with State Sen. Lauren Book about Gov. Ron DeSantis' efforts to fight the abortion issue set to appear on the Florida ballot this November.Guest: State Sen. Lauren Book/(D) FL, District 35
Donald Trump returns to Florida following assassination attempt, RNC and Michigan rally
PALM BEACH, Fla. (WPEC) — It’s been a busy week for former President Donald Trump. The Republican nominee was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania, the classified documents case against him was dismissed and he appeared at the Republican National Convention before Saturday's campaign rally in Michigan. Now,...
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 […]
Enjoy stargazing at Henderson Beach State State Park Aug. 9
Join the members of the Northwest Florida Astronomy Association on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024 and view the beauty of the universe at Henderson Beach State Park in Destin. The event starts at 5 p.m. They start by setting up solar telescopes about 3 hours prior to sunset and safely observe our closest star, the Sun. Once the Sun sets, we transition to night time observing. Different size and design telescopes will be set up by dusk and celestial objects will be chosen with an eye to visual observation and variety. The objects visible will depend on the season and time of night but normally include bright galaxies and nebulae, star clusters, and planets.
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...
Special needs kids learn how to scuba dive at Rotary Youth Camp of Northwest Florida
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Kids with developmental disabilities are breaking barriers at a Walton County camp. Sunday was their first day of the week-long rotary youth camp. Campers arrived in droves with their bags packed for the Rotary Youth Camp of Northwest Florida in DeFuniak Springs. Nearly 40 kids signed up for this year, […]
Milton bookkeeper charged with stealing over $1.3 million from employer
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- A Milton woman is accused of defrauding a company of more than $1.3 million. 45-year-old Jessica McKinnon is facing several charges including fraud and larceny. The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office says between 2019 and 2023, Mckinnon stole large amounts of money from Paul Patrick...
Justin Gatlin says 'no way,' it doesn't feel like it has been 20 years since his first Olympics
Twenty years can feel like a long time. In 2004, Shrek 2 was the biggest film of the year in the United States. Myspace – yes, that one social media site – was becoming bigger and bigger, and Facebook was co-launched that year. The new Motorola Razr phone was released for $499.
Ocala ranks No. 4 on list of U.S. cities with fastest rising home prices
Have you been watching home sales and prices in Ocala/Marion County in recent months?. Six Florida cities are among the top 10 in the U.S. when it comes to the fastest-rising home prices, according to AgentAdvice, which describes itself as "for agents, by agents and a real estate school and media company."
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.
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