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Bay skateboarder seriously injured in accident

BAY COUNTY — A 20-year-old man was seriously injured Wednesday after a Jeep Wrangler crashed into him while he was riding a skateboard.Malick Russ, 23 of Panama City, was skateboarding in the street at about 11:30 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection of U.S. Highway 231 and Game Farm Road, according to a press release from Florida Highway Patrol.Russ failed to see a Jeep Wrangler, driven by 26-year-old Brittney Centers of Panama City, traveling toward him, the press [...]
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Florida agriculture teacher is removed from classroom after reportedly drowning raccoons

OCALA (AP) — An agriculture teacher at a Florida high school has been removed from the classroom as school officials investigate whether he drowned raccoons in front of students.The Ocala Star Banner reports that Forest High School teacher Dewie Brewton was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation into whether he drowned "nuisance animals" in class.A school district spokesman says the district had received statements from witnesses that [...]
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Parkland parents who lost kids file to run for School Board

FORT LAUDERDALE — Two parents who lost children in February's massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School announced their candidacies for Broward County School Board seats Tuesday, saying they want to improve safety and increase accountability.Ryan Petty, a telecom and technology entrepreneur, said he wants to help restore the School Board to its proper function as an oversight body for the administration, saying he thinks that has been lost. He is running for an at-large [...]
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Navarre is growing, and growing fast. Is that a good thing?

NAVARRE — Drive on U.S Highway 98 in rush hour traffic and you'll learn the hard way that the area is growing.But take a look around. Navarre doesn't just have more people. There are more businesses, too.In the past year the unincorporated community has gained a Neighborhood Walmart, a new fitness center, two new beachside restaurants and a Family Dollar, to name a few. And there's even more coming."We stay very busy in terms of pre-application meetings and site [...]
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