The Florida Department of Health says 13 percent of Florida adults smoked in 2017, but those who do smoke go through more tobacco than average smokers nationally. The findings show that a Florida smoker on average puffs 14.6 cigarettes a day compared to 11.4 cigarettes per day in the rest of the country. But Florida…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2018
4 DEAD IN EGLIN PLANE CRASH
Eglin Air Force Base officials say four people were killed in the crash of a twin-engine civilian aircraft yesterday morning on the Eglin Reservation. The victims have been identified as the pilot, Henry Nowakowski; Carolyn and Patsy Nowakowski; and Tom Seine. They had boarded the plane in Toledo, Ohio and were headed to the Destin…… MORE
OVERDOSE DEATHS INCREASING
Investigators with the medical examiner’s office say drug-related overdose deaths are increasing across the nation including Northwest Florida. Street dealers often add additional drugs such as Fentanyl and Carfentanyl that are 100 times stronger than morphine and can quickly cause a fatal overdose. The medical examiner’s office says in 2017 there were 112 drug related…… MORE
AMENDMENT 13 SUPREME COURT HEARING
The Florida Supreme Court heard arguments this week in a legal fight about whether a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at ending greyhound racing at pari-mutuel facilities, should remain on the ballot. The hearing came after Leon County Circuit Judge Karen Gievers ruled that the Amendment 13 should not go on the ballot because the language was…… MORE
VALPARAISO PARKWAY RENAMED
Valparaiso Parkway, the road that runs near Valparaiso City Hall, will soon have a new name. In a ceremony in front of City Hall at 10am today the road will be renamed the John B. Arnold Jr. Memorial Highway to honor the memory of the late, long-time Mayor of Valparaiso. Arnold served as mayor for…… MORE
GULF POWER RATE REDUCTION
Gulf Power Company has announced it will seek a 9.6 million-dollar rate reduction. The company plans to file two requests with the Florida Public Service Commission that reflects the remaining tax savings the power utility received from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act as well as reduced fuel, conservation and environmental costs. If the proposed changes are…… MORE
GULF BREEZE BLACK BEAR SIGHTINGS
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission continues to monitor recent sightings of at least two black bears in the city of Gulf Breeze. A video posted to Facebook on Tuesday showed an injured bear – which may have been hit by a car – hobbling toward a wooded area near the Somerset subdivision. Conservation Commission…… MORE
BIG GATOR
The latest huge alligator has been taken from Basin Bayou in Freeport in Walton County. Dalton Morrison said he, his father, and an 11-year-old boy brought in the gator which was 13 feet, 6 inches long and is estimated to weigh close to 1,000 pounds. He said the gator was too big to get in…… MORE
PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT RECALL
Products to treat sinus problems or mouth pain are being recalled because they may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause meningitis, pneumonia, and septicemia. Product Quest Manufacturing issued its first recall on August 8th, 2018, after finding the bacteria in its CVS Health 12 Hour Sinus Relief Nasal Mist. The recall has now been…… MORE
ELECTION DAY
Today Florida voters will select the nominees for governor, agriculture commissioner, attorney general, the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate as well as a variety of local offices. Polls open at 7am and close at 7pm and registered voters must present a valid photo and signature ID. 12 kinds of identification are acceptable…… MORE
