Murphy Oil USA is expected to settle a class action lawsuit over incorrect sales tax assessments, and many customers will benefit. Murphy Oil has stores in 24 states. The company charged customers too much sales tax on items that were discounted or on sale in 24 states including Florida and Alabama. Anyone who bought a…… MORE
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LAZY RIVER REOPENS IN DESTIN
The lazy river at Big Kahuna’s Water & Adventure Park in Destin has reopened after being closed for two days due to a health concern. A woman said she became ill after swallowing pool water at the park on July 6th. A doctor that she had an infection caused by ingesting E. Coli bacteria. The…… MORE
BOND REQUEST DENIED FOR EX-TEACHER
A former Okaloosa County special education teacher’s request to be released on bond while the appeal of her seven-year sentence for child abuse is pending, has been denied. Circuit Court Judge Michael Flowers who presided over Marlynn Stillions’ criminal trial in October and sentenced her to prison after she was convicted, made the decision. Stillions…… MORE
FORT WALTON BEACH FIRE FEE
Pending final approval by the Fort Walton Beach City Council, most property owners in the city will start being charged an annual fire fee this fall. City officials say the fee would be a more reliable funding source than property taxes to pay for fire protection services and would free up general fund money to…… MORE
MISSING TEENAGER FOUND
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office says the teenager reported missing in June, has been found safe. 16-year-old Kyla Shannon was last seen June 28 in the area of Pebble Brook Drive in Milton. It was thought that she might have been endangered. No other details have been released.… MORE
OKALOOSA SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT RESIGNS
Former Okaloosa County Board Superintendent Mary Beth Jackson has resigned. She was suspended by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis shortly after he took office for not taking action to report child abuse within the district. Governor DeSantis accepted the resignation and appointed Marcus Chambers as Okaloosa County Superintendent of Schools for the duration of the term,…… MORE
MANATEE AND SEA TURTLE DECALS AVAILABLE
Would you like to help sea turtles and manatees? The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is offering their new 2019 manatee and sea turtle decals for a $5.00 donation. The high-quality stickers, featuring original artwork are a fun way for people to support the research, rescue and management efforts that conserve these species and…… MORE
BAY COUNTY HEALTH ADVISORY
The Florida Department of Health says a health advisory remains in effect for the Bay County beach near the Ocean Towers Beach Club on Front Beach Road. Sampling showed the water contains a high amount of bacteria, which often comes from storm water runoff, pets, wildlife, and human sewage. This is the fourth time since…… MORE
OKALOOSA COUNTY TRAFFIC VICTIM IDENTIFIED
The Florida Highway Patrol has identified the 54-year-old Navarre woman who died Monday night after a motorcycle crash. Troopers say Heidi Thomas was driving west on her motorcycle at 6:15 p.m., on Highway 98 near Coral Street when she collided with an S.U.V driven by 29-year-old Robert Orth Jr. of Navarre. Thomas was pronounced dead…… MORE
SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH INSTRUCTION
The State Board of Education says public schools will be required to teach students at least five hours of mental health instruction beginning in sixth grade. Students will be required to take courses aimed at helping them to identify the signs and symptoms of mental illness, find resources if they are battling with depression or…… MORE
