Updated: 7:29 AM Internet giant Amazon.Com was poised to build at least one fulfillment center and likely more in Florida. It negotiated with the state over several months to delay collecting sales taxes on Florida purchases until the centers were up and running, but Governor Rick Scott eventually said no.
Posted: 10:31 PM Hurricane Season begins in two weeks, and even though its been seven years since a hurricane hit the Sunshine State, state officials are gearing up for what’s expected to be a busy hurricane season.
Updated: 8:46 PM Bargain hunters have a chance to pick-up a few deals tomorrow. The Panama City Beach Police Department is holding its annual auction, and there are a few items that most people only dream of being able to own.
Updated: 6:37 PM For a lot of us born in the United States, we take our citizenship for granted. For dozens of local residents, they've waited years, even decades for this day.
Updated: 8:16 PM Okaloosa county and Destin city officials celebrated the completion of a six year project today. They cut the ribbon on the new beach near the Jetty East Condominiums.
Updated: 8:19 PM Colon cancer is one of the leading causes of death in America.
Yet most people put off or avoid altogether, the test that can help detect colon cancer and lead to a life saving treatment.
Updated: 3:25 PM Excitement around the Powerball jackpot is soaring across Florida as the jackpot is at 600-million dollars and expected to rise before Saturday evening’s drawing.
Posted: 3:10 PM Part of the community will be lacing up their tennis shoes Saturday for the Hearts for Military Heroes Armed Forces Day 5K walk and run.
Updated: 8:37 PM A long-time tradition at Tyndall Air Force Base is about to come to an end. The base's Pelican Point golf course will close at the end of the month.
Updated: 8:33 PM Florida TaxWatch has identified 107 so-called budget "turkeys" in the proposed state budget, totaling $107 million. TaxWatch is asking the governor to veto all of the turkeys.
One of the most expensive projects is slated for Bay County.
Updated: 8:27 AM The Washington County Drug Task Force, consisting of the Chipley Police Department, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the State of Florida Probation and Parole reports the arrest of four following a narcotic investigation.
Updated: 9:10 PM Plans for a new fishing pier at Grayton Beach State Park are on hold for now. County officials have been considering the project since last year.
Updated: 8:38 PM The family of a Jackson County Sheriff's Deputy killed in the line of duty was honored Thursday as part of Peace Officers Memorial week.
Updated: 8:12 AM The 2012 Annual Uniform Crime Report was released Thursday. The report shows Florida’s crime rate dropped 6.5 percent compared to 2011.