Oct 8, 2015
Teen smoking rates at all-time low
Youth cigarette smoking rates in Florida are at an all-time low according to new data released on Tuesday by the Florida Department of Health. Conventional cigarette use among Florida high school students dropped from 8.6 percent in 2013* to 6.9 percent in 2015 – a 19.7 percent change.
Oct 8, 2015
10 Everyday Life-Changing Tips to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
All women are at a risk for breast cancer and, the older you get, the more that risk increases. How much a person can reduce her own risk depends on the factors at play.
Oct 1, 2015
Navarre woman arrested in prostitution sting
Camillia Rushing, 23, of Frontera St. in Navarre, was arrested Friday Oct.2 and charged with solicitation for prostitution in conjunction with an Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office prostitution sting operation, according to a press release from the Sheriff’s Office.
Oct 1, 2015
Attorney General Bondi Warns T-Mobile Subscribers in Florida of Experian Data Breach
Tallahassee, Fla.—Attorney General Pam Bondi is warning current and former T-Mobile subscribers to be on alert as personal information may have been compromised in a recent breach of an Experian server. Attorney General Bondi is also providing tips to consumers to help guard against financial crimes related to identify theft.
Oct 1, 2015
Beached melon-headed whale euthanized near Alabama coast
GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) — A necropsy is planned for a beached whale found Tuesday near Gulf Shores that had to be euthanized, wildlife officials said.
Oct 1, 2015
TDC exploring paddle route
Kyle Holley and several other members of the Tourist Development Council are eager to open up an adventure paddle route on the Blackwater River.
Oct 1, 2015
FWC hot sheet includes bear, deer season info
The Florida Fish Wildlife Conservation Commission is once again providing a hunting hot sheet, which includes information on quotas and regulations for the upcoming hunting seasons.
Oct 1, 2015
Thrill-seekers find fix in region
Scranton, Pa. (AP) — After jumping out of an airplane more than 42,000 times, world-record-holding skydiver Don Kellner needs only the essentials.
Oct 1, 2015
Hurlburt celebrates Air Forces’ 68th Birthday, AFSOC 25th Anniversary
Ft. Walton Bch, FL — More than 900 Hurlburt Field personnel celebrated the Air Force’s 68th Birthday, Air Force Special Operations Command’s 25th Anniversary and The Year of the Air Commando with guest speaker retired Gen. Norty Schwartz, 19th Chief of Staff of the Air Force, during an Air Force Ball at the Emerald Coast Convention Center, Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, Sept. 12, 2015.
Oct 1, 2015
First AC-130 Spooky retires
Hurlburt Field, Fl. — The first AC-130U Spooky retired after more than 20 years of service during a small ceremony here, Sept. 21.






