The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office says a man was arrested after he robbed another man for refusing to buy narcotics from him. The victim told deputies he knew Alvin Williams personally from previous narcotics transactions. Williams denied any involvement in the robbery and stated he only knew the victim from seeing him in the neighborhood.…… MORE
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FLORIDA VOTERS RIGHTS LAWSUIT
The Florida NAACP has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Florida law which requires former felons to pay restitution, fines, and fees prior to getting their voting rights restored. The NAACP says the bill punishes people based on their wealth by forcing those convicted of felonies to repay all fines, fees, and other monetary penalties…… MORE
NEW SHARK FISHING REQUIREMENTS
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reminds anglers that new shark fishing requirements are now in effect that requires a mandatory, free annual shore-based shark fishing permit and an educational course. There are also other requirements that apply to all shark fishing, and fishing from the beach in general. The course must be completed…… MORE
OKALOOSA COUNTY TOURIST HELICOPTERS
The two tourist helicopter companies operating from Destin have announced they are limiting themselves to eastward routes along the Gulf of Mexico coastline and avoiding routes along and across the western end of Destin and the Gulf Islands National Seashore and on Okaloosa Island. The Federal Aviation Administration had been investigating complaints about Timberview Helicopter/Destin…… MORE
GULF POWER SURCHARGE
Gulf Power’s storm charge to pay for Hurricane Michael restoration is now in effect. The surcharge is $8 a month for a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours a month of electricity, which the company said would still make the average customer’s bill lower than in January of 2018. Commercial and industrial customers will see…… MORE
SENATOR BROXSON NAMED CHAIR OF TASK FORCE
Florida Senate President Bill Galvano has named Senator Doug Broxson as Chair of the Florida Defense Support Task Force. Originally appointed to the Task Force by Senate President Joe Negron, Broxson began a one-year term as chair yesterday. The Florida Defense Support Task Force is a legislatively-mandated council whose mission is to preserve, protect, and…… MORE
CONGRESSMAN GAETZ INVESTIGATED
The U.S. House of Representatives Ethics Committee has launched an investigation into a tweet sent by Congressman Matt Gaetz in February to President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen. In the tweet Gaetz suggested that Cohen, who is married, had girlfriends and some Democrats have accused Gaetz of trying to threaten, intimidate, harass, or otherwise…… MORE
LOTTERY WARNING BILL VETOED
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has vetoed a controversial bill that would have required a warning to be displayed on the front of all lottery tickets saying that Lottery games may be addictive and to play responsibly. The Governor said that Florida Lottery officials expressed concerns the new warning requirements could affect marketing and participation in…… MORE
PANAMA CITY DRUG RAID
The Panama City Beach Police Department says a two-year drug investigation has resulted in more than 60 arrests and the seizure of numerous guns, $80,000 in cash and various drugs. The investigation into the “White Boys” drug-trafficking gang began in 2017 after 18-year-old Peyton Meyers was shot and killed by gang members during an armed…… MORE
WALTON COUNTY FRAUD ARREST
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office says a man will be extradited back to Florida after he defrauded five victims out of more than $450,000 in a barn kit scheme. Christopher Willman promoted his business – Beam Barns – in Santa Rosa Beach by offering custom barn kits for sale. The Sheriff’s Office investigation revealed Willman…… MORE
