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- FWB Man Stabbed With Broken Bottle
Okaloosa County Sheriff's deputies who responded to reports of a stabbing at 4:35 a.m. at a store on Beal Parkway say they found a man on the ground outside with wounds to his chest and temple.
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- Bay High School students raise funds for Haiti relief
It's been nearly four weeks since the devastating earthquake struck Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince. A group of Bay High School students are making sure those struggling in the aftermath are not forgotten. - Grandmother In Apalachicola Court In Murder Case
The trial of a 71-year-old German native, accused of drowning her 5-year-old grandson in a bathtub at St. George Island will not be closed to the public. That was the decision Monday by a Franklin County judge in Apalachicola in the case of Marianne Bordt.
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- Man on a Mission to Clean up Holmes County Parks
A Holmes County man has been on a one-man crusade to force county commissioners to clean-up. Dick Walton has been documenting what he calls long-standing major health risks at some of the county's public parks. County commissioners are finally going to address his concerns.
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- Sexual Predator Arrested after Vehicle Pursuit
A sexual predator is arrested after eluding law enforcement officers in a vehicle pursuit.
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- Florida's D-N-A Database
The state has access to your baby’s DNA. Since 2005, The Florida Department of Health has been storing blood samples from newborns. There’s no timetable for how long the sample will be stored.
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- FCAT Testing Begins Tuesday
FCAT Testing Begins Tuesday for Area Students
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- Health Department Picks New Director
Bay County officials have made a recommendation for the vacant Health Department director position. They have picked Doug Kent to take the helm pending approval from Bay County commissioners.
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- Dr. Eric Barron Takes Helm of FSU
Climatologist Eric Barron took over the helm of Florida State University Monday, becoming the schools 14th President. He arrives at a time of major challenges.
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- Washington County Administrator Booked on DUI Charges
Washington County's administrator has been placed on leave with pay after he was arrested last week in Gainesville on DUI charges.
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- 2 Companies Differ on Expert Solution for Jackson County's EOC
Just 16-months ago, and with a great deal of enthusiasm, Jackson County officials began moving into their brand-new state of the area Emergency Operations Center. But it didn't take long for the first problems to arise. Two companies are now fighting over a leaky roof that's causing mold in the ceiling and health problems for the county workers.
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- Strip Club Owner Files for Relocation
The owner of the Show 'N' Tail strip club is officially giving up on one potential space off Thomas Drive for a new site just 230 feet away.
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- South Walton County Break-ins
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the person, or persons who broke into adjacent businesses in South Walton County over the weekend.
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- Lynn Haven Woman Dies after Vehicle Overturns in Ditch
At approximately 10 Sunday evening, the Lynn Haven Police Department discovered an overturned vehicle in the ditch located at E. 17th Street and Louisiana Avenue.
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- Mosley Girls' Soccer Team Raising Funds for Championship
The Mosely Girls’ Soccer Team needs your help!
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- Man Severely Beaten, Life-Flighted to Pensacola Hospital
An Air Heart helicopter transports a Walton County man to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola after being savagely beaten outside a residence in the Laurel Hill area.
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- 2nd Fort Walton Burglary Suspect Behind Bars
The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office arrested a second suspect in a burglary on Schneider Drive that took place Friday.
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- Bay County Super Tuesday Elections
Qualifying began at noon today for four Bay County municipalities on the local Super Tuesday, April 20th.
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- Man Identified in Early Morning Fatal Car Crash in Fountain --UPDATE
A man is dead following an early morning vehicle crash in Fountain in north Bay County.
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- Locals Root for Super Bowl Winning Saints
It's the biggest football game of the year: the Super Bowl. Many in our area feel a strong connection to the New Orleans Saints, and some of the biggest fans of the black and gold were at corner pocket in Panama City.
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- Two goats dead in Fountain
Owners of the Little Brat Ranch say someone opened fire on their farm injuring several of their goats. Two goats had to be put down because they were critically injured.
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- Walton County Fatal Wrecks
There were two fatal car wrecks this weekend in Walton County. - John Paul Benefit
The City of Panama City Beach recently had one of their own involved in a serious car accident while on his way to Tallahassee.
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- Black History Month Celebration
A little celebration in Panama City this weekend as a group of people reflect on Black History Month. - PCB Mardi Gras Parade
Mardi Gras at the Beach kicked into high gear Saturday afternoon at Pier Park .
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- Free HIV Testing
Sunday is National Black HIV Awareness Day so in advance BASIC held a free testing clinic Saturday afternoon.
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- Junior Mask Workshops
Covenant Hospice's signature fundraiser the Mask Parade Gala had some help from some local kids Saturday.
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- Panama City Haiti Fundraisers
Several Bay County groups are still supporting Haiti in their desperate time of need. - Speed Limits on Hwy 30A
The Friends of 30A organization want some consistency for people driving along Scenic Highway 30A in South Walton county. Currently there are at least 10 speed limit changes for eastbound traffic.
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- Soldier returns to Panama City after year-long deployment to Afghanistan
A Panama City soldier, who spent the last year in Afghanistan, says he's thankful to be home. Family and friends gathered at the Panama City-Bay County International Airport on Friday night to welcome home Staff Sergeant John Bunkley.
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- Plastic Bag Options
State environmental officials are backing down on an outright ban of plastic bags at Florida supermarkets and other stores.
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- Bay County Smiles
Underprivileged kids all over Panama City received free dental care in observance of National Children's Dental Health Month.
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- Update: Parsons Guilty on All Counts
Leroy Parsons was found guilty on murder and armed robbery charges in Panama City late Friday. He showed emotion for the first time when he heard his fate.
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- Lynn Haven PD Rejects Union Representation
Lynn Haven police officers have voted against joining the Teamsters union. They will not be represented by Local Union 991 in negotiations with the city.
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- Superbowl Sunday: Saints Fever Strikes the Panhandle
The Superbowl is two days from now and the spirit of the Saints seems to be spreading to parts of the Panhandle. It hasn't been too much of a stretch for the folks at "Fire Restaurant" in Grayton Beach. The owner and most of the staff relocated to South Walton after Hurricane Katrina wiped-out business in New Orleans. They're celebrating the Saints Superbowl appearance as a lesson in perseverance for the entire city.
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- Chipley's Goodwill Career Training Center
Florida leads the nation in unemployment and Washington County is not immune to the problem. In fact, Washington County leads the Panhandle, with 11% of the population out of work. The Goodwill Career Training Center in Chipley is trying to improve that number, while improving lives.
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- Morning Wreck on Hathaway Bridge Flyover Leaves 1 in Critical Condition
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash on the west end of the Hathaway Bridge flyover.
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- Florida Watchdogs Getting Bitten
We’re just five weeks into 2010 and already state employees have already been caught stealing, abusing travel privileges, and embezzling taxpayer money. The abuses have been uncovered by journalists and inspectors general.
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- Former Sheriff's Office Employee Charged in Theft
A former bookkeeper with a Florida Panhandle sheriff's department has been arrested on charges that she stole more than $130,000 from the agency over the last two years.
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- Seven Arrested in Meth Enforcement Operation
Seven individuals have been arrested in the past two days on charges related to the manufacture of methamphetamine in Bay County.
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- Two Die In Two Local Traffic Crashes
Two traffic fatalities in separate accidents in Walton County have claimed drivers lives Thursday night and early Friday morning.
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- Panama City Beach Mardi Gras
Besides the Saints, New Orleans is probably best known for its "Mardi Gras" celebrations, but Panama City Beach is now challenging the big easy with a Mardi Gras Celebration of it's own. - Liberty County Search & Rescue Recover Body of Missing Altha Man
The body of missing Altha man, 48-year-old Earnest Prevatt, is recovered Friday afternoon.
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- Burglary Suspect Behind Bars
A Crestview man suspected in multiple burglaries in Okaloosa County is arrested.
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- Grocery Clerk Arrested for Fraud
A young woman is arrested and charged with Fraud.
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- Nitro Scare At Vernon
A strange incident in Washington County Thursday night that brought out emergency response teams from all over the panhandle. It happened at a house on Pate Pond Road, right off of Highway 79 near Vernon.
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- Road Project to Close Intersection of U.S. 231 & Transmitter Road
A pavement replacement project on U.S. 231 will temporarily close Transmitter Road at its intersection with U.S. 231 over two nights next week.
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- Bay County Charter School Grows
Bay Haven Charter Academy is about to grow. Bay Haven's board of directors approved plans Thursday night to open three new schools, all under one roof.
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- FPU Requires Some Customers To Pay Even More Money
Florida Public Utilities customers in Marianna are continuing to struggle with the cost of electricity. Approximately 120 people showed up at Tuesday night's Marianna City Commission meeting to protest FPU's January 1st rate hike that sent power bills soaring.
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- Church Bookkeeper in Crestivew Charged with Stealing $300,000
A bookkeeper has been charged with stealing more than $300,000 from the Crestview church that employed her.
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