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Donate Blood and Save A Life

Thursday, 28 March 2013 11:43 Last Updated on Friday, 12 April 2013 09:47 Written by Staff Reports

Blood Donations Still Needed

The need for blood donations, especially O negative, is extremely high and Florida Blood Services, a division of OneBlood, Inc., is making a critical appeal. Due to increased blood transfusions in area hospitals, donations are needed immediately.

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Rip Current Risk Elevated

Monday, 25 March 2013 15:29 Last Updated on Monday, 25 March 2013 15:36 Written by Staff Reports

Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) officials remind residents and visitors to use caution at the beach this week, as an elevated risk of rip currents is expected along the Florida Panhandle and Gulf Coast through Wednesday.

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Blue Angels perform last show for the foreseeable future

Sunday, 24 March 2013 16:29 Last Updated on Sunday, 24 March 2013 16:35 Written by AP News

KEY WEST (AP)— The Blue Angels may have performed their final exhibition for the foreseeable future.

Six pilots from the Navy's elite fighter jet demonstration unit dazzled crowds Sunday, performing intricate and close-quarters maneuvers above the Florida Keys during the Southernmost Air Spectacular at Naval Air Station Key West.

There were nearly 27,000 attendees Saturday and more than 10,000 Sunday.

Department of Defense directives that military aerial demonstrations are among the cost saving measures that take effect on April 1 under automatic federal budget cuts.

The Navy said some air performances have already been canceled.

Congress ratified a plan to finance the government for the rest of the fiscal year last Thursday, but it's unclear whether any remaining Blue Angels demonstrations will continue.

The Blue Angel's flight leader said losing performances would hamper naval recruiting efforts.

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Update -All Lanes Now Open on Brooks Bridge

Wednesday, 20 March 2013 15:26 Last Updated on Thursday, 21 March 2013 08:49 Written by Sandi Kemp

03/21/2013 Update - All lanes of Brooks Bridge are now open

From the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office - "The Brooks Bridge linking Okaloosa Island and Fort Walton Beach is temporarily closed after being struck by a barge around 3:17 p.m. this afternoon.

Engineers from the Florida Department of Transportation are en route to inspect the damage. No injuries are reported, however a water main on the bridge has ruptured.

The appropriate agencies will have additional information reference the extent of the damage and related issues."

We will post updates as they become available.

Photos from bigrick of Pensacola Fishing Forum http://www.pensacolafishingforum.com/f21/crane-barge-just-hit-brooks-bridge-fort-walton-147175/