December 2017

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Troopers: Florida boy killed as dad backs truck out driveway

BRONSON — Authorities say a Florida boy was run over by a pickup truck his father was backing out his driveway.In a Gainesville Sun report , Florida Highway Patrol troopers said 1-year-old Logan Holder struck in his driveway in Bronson on Sunday afternoon.Troopers said Logan's father was driving his truck in reverse out his driveway when the vehicle ran over his son.The boy was pronounced dead at a hospital.Troopers said their investigation was continuing [...]
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Speed limit increases on I-10 near scenic highway

The speed limit on Interstate 10, from Davis Highway (Exit 13) to the east end of the Escambia Bay Bridge in Escambia County, has increased from 60 mph to 70 mph. The change comes as the I-10/Scenic Highway widening project nears completion early next year. The speed limit will be reduced to 60 mph during routine lane closures to complete push-button items scheduled between 7 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. There are active work zones with reduced speeds to the east and west in [...]
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Carisse LeJeune discusses Destin’s future

DESTIN — The Destin City Council hired Carisse LeJeune as interim city manager in May 2016 and dropped the "interim" from her title less than two months later.Here, she provides input on a range of issues pertaining to "The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village."Q: What would be the main benefits of the city, or another company, possibly taking over the Gulf Power utility system in Destin?A: The city had a 30-year [...]
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Emeril’s latest comes home

Chef Emeril Lagasse's name is renowned the world over. With 13 successful restaurants under his belt and his own TV show, he didn't need to do anything more.However, the chef opened his 14th restaurant on Aug. 26, and this one is in the community he now calls home — South Walton. Lagasse told his wife he would never open a restaurant here, but he fell in love with the space, and when [...]
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Americana: Adventuring family enjoys holiday season on the road

The Brandon and Nichole Bruce family have just left Gulf Shore, Alabama, and are now in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Nichole writes: “At a time of year that is usually filled with Christmas parties, church activities, school activities, and tons of running around, we find ourselves noticeably un-busy, calm ... Read More


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Okaloosa donations boost Farm Share Quincy

QUINCY — Okaloosa County Emergency Management and the Okaloosa County School Board recently teamed up with Walmart, which donated the use of two tractor trailers and drivers for Farm Share Quincy.They were able to make the 141-mile journey to the Quincy Farm Share Facility and take back with them 7,250 pounds of water, 860 blankets and 41,040 meals for kids, the homeless and disaster relief. They planned to return with a couple of flat beds to get more."When I heard we [...]
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