A study commissioned by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the athletes' group Protect Our Winters found that the 23 million people who participate in winter sports added an estimated $12.2 billion each year to the U.S. economy.

MIRAMAR BEACH — A dachshund owner donated $250 in his pup Odie's honor after winning a "Pet of the Month" contest in Miramar Beach.Jim Sheppard, along with his wife Nancy Sheppard, were on a week-long vacation in South Walton with their pet Odie when they stopped at the Residence Inn by Mariott Sandestin for a night. The Residence Inn, which is pet friendly, conducts a "Pet of the Month" contest on its Facebook page. Jim Sheppard was walking through the lobby with [...]

The FBI is part of the probe into what caused a fire that knocked out power to the world's busiest airport in Atlanta, but an agency spokesman said Tuesday there was no sign of anything connected to terrorism.

Senator-in-waiting says he'll leave "all the options on the table" when it comes to his votes next year

These Florida lotteries were drawn Saturday:Fantasy 5: 01-11-16-21-32Lotto: 06-12-32-38-40-45, estimated jackpot $6.5 millionLotto XTRA: 03Powerball: 09-35-37-50-63, Powerball 11, Power Play 2, estimated jackpot $250 millionMega Millions: estimated jackpot $223 millionPick 2 Evening: 3-3Pick 2 Midday: 1-7Pick 3 [...]

Crestview resident Sheila Knight became the parent to her two grandchildren when their mother disappeared.“Their mother has been missing for seven months, and they still haven’t found her,” Knight said.With the addition of a 10-year-old and a 9-year-old, Knight needed help with Christmas. She registered her grandchildren for the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree, which will give Knight an opportunity to select gifts that her grandchildren want. [...]

Underground service tunnel fire brought Hartsfield to a standstill; with power restored late Sunday, flights slowly get back on track

Airport spokesman says all airport operations are being affected and that outgoing flights were halted

Constitution Revision Commission has endorsed a measure that would require school superintendents to be appointed in all 67 school districts.

NAVARRE — Carylle Quinn is a normal, busy mother who spends most days caring for her three children, 5-year-old Mykelti, 4-year-old Hadley and 2-year-old Rory.For work, Carylle wakes up at midnight and delivers newspapers in Navarre until 7 a.m. before going back home, which is when her day truly starts. Between caring for three children and managing her household, Carylle usually doesn’t get to bed until 8 or 9 p.m. before waking up again at midnight and doing it all [...]