Jun 12, 2014
Warm weather increasing snake encounters
Last week Lewis Blanton of Chumuckla killed a massive rattlesnake which was threatening
Jun 12, 2014
Navy helicopter crashes near Pace
A mishap occurred at about 10:15 a.m., June 5, involving a Training Air Wing FIVE helicopter at Whiting Field’s Outlying Field Spencer near Pace.
Jun 12, 2014
Families rejoice, about 100 Airmen return
Hundreds of friends and family members watched the sky Friday at Hurlburt Field waiting for a plane to land that would deliver about 100 Airmen home from Afghanistan and the Middle East.
Jun 12, 2014
F-35A Lightning squadron complete
The 58th Fighter Squadron became the Air Force’s first complete F-35A Lightning II squadron after they welcomed their 26th and final F-35A May 28 at the 33rd Fighter Wing, here.
Jun 12, 2014
Epileptic girl inspiration behind medical pot bill
Gulf Breeze, Fla. (AP) — On good days when her epileptic seizures aren’t severe, RayAnn Moseley laughs, sings, dances, swims and practices with the children’s choir at her church. She easily brings smiles to the people around her.
Jun 12, 2014
SH: What to watch for after a near-drowning
Recent blog posts and articles have circulated warning parents about a condition that many people are unfamiliar with called secondary drowning or dry drowning. Those terms refer to a condition that can occur within 48 hours of a significant water related injury in which a victim has fluid in their lungs.
Jun 12, 2014
Audit: Over 8,500 awaiting initial VA visits in Fla
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP) – The Veterans Affairs Department says more than 8,500 new patients are still waiting for initial medical appointments at six VA hospitals and clinics throughout Florida 90 days or more after requesting them.
Jun 12, 2014
Locals resist military use of state forest lands
The United States Air Force is exploring the use of Florida’s two largest state forests for nonhazardous military training. Dozens of locals protested that possibility at the final public meeting on the issue held June 5 in Bagdad.
Jun 12, 2014
Brothers perish in swift river current
The bodies of two brothers were recovered from Blackwater River after swift currents near Deaton’s Bridge pulled them underwater June 3. The incident report indicated neither could swim.
Jun 12, 2014
Commissioners revisit downtown courthouse site
At Monday’s commission meeting, the board moved to revisit the current courthouse site as a third possible option for this year’s ballot. Today the board will officially vote to fund further study on the matter and take action on several other issues, including creating a short list of applicants for further consideration for the County Attorney position