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Man fell asleep at wheel which initiated vehicle to rollover multiple times after leaving the roadway.

"I suspect that we'll probably be meeting in the not too distant future to discuss the arms race, to discuss the arms race, which is getting out of control, but we will never allow anybody to have anything even close to what we have," Trump said.

TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott on Monday signed 30 bills into law, including a measure that could make more permanent a controversial pregnancy “support services” program and a bill that calls for placing a statue of civil-rights leader and educator Mary McLeod Bethune in the U.S. Capitol. The list of bills signed by Scott also included a measure that will revamp regulations for the payday-loan industry, a plan to create a slavery memorial at the Capitol [...]

“By enforcing these laws, we’re keeping everybody within boundaries and that typically slows down other possible crimes."

DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative (CHELCO) flipped the switch Tuesday on its subscriber-supported solar energy production project.The system, installed at CHELCO's operations center in DeFuniak Springs, comprises more than 500 solar panels installed on the center's roof. Called Cooperative Solar, the project is the first solar power system in Northwest Florida and South Alabama to be installed by a member-owned electric power cooperative.The [...]

FORT WALTON BEACH — Adults got a taste of childhood Friday when Youth Village hosted Come be a Kid With Us.The event was held at Youth Village on Pelham Road to announce plans for the nonprofit after-school program that include a new state-of-the-art facility.It wasn't a typical nonprofit event because vistors were treated like Youth Village children. There were juice boxes instead of cocktails. The live entertainment involved a series of learning [...]

Facebook has weathered many such blow-ups before and is used to apologizing and moving on. But the stakes are bigger this time.

SHALIMAR — The Okaloosa County Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved holding a public hearing on April 17 to consider whether to approve the first reading of an ordinance to establish a stormwater utility.The possible utility might be designated as an enterprise fund and be funded at least in part with stormwater fees charged to property owners in the unincorporated area. Revenue from the potential fees could help the [...]