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December 18, 2017

Father, son drown off Sonoma County beach

Authorities have identified a father and 6-year-old boy killed in powerful waves off a Northern California beach. The Sonoma County sheriff's department on Monday identified the dead as 31-year-old Omar Sanchez Hernandez and his son Axel Sanchez Medina. The two were from the city of Santa Rosa ... Read More

December 18, 2017

Couple catches video of three deer running down beach (VIDEO)

SANTA ROSA BEACH — A Blue Mountain Beach couple are inspiring a little bit of Christmas magic after they shared a video they took Saturday morning of three deer galloping down the beach. Joany and Mark Dotson said they were taking a morning sunrise walk near Topsail Hill State Park when they ... Read More

December 18, 2017

Undertow claims father, son at Northern California beach

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say strong currents swept a father and his 6-year-old son to their deaths off Northern California. The Santa Rosa Press Democrat reported Monday that the two drowned off Sonoma County's Goat Rock Beach on Sunday. Monte Rio Fire Chief Steve Baxman tells ... Read More

Local News December 18, 2017

Jones: Don’t expect him to always side with Senate Democrats

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

Local News December 18, 2017

Superintendent appointments, school board term limits advance

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

Local News December 18, 2017

Power outage halts flights at Atlanta airport

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

Local News December 18, 2017

Atlanta airport fire strands thousands, slams travel system

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

Local News December 18, 2017

Empty Stocking Fund: Grandmother gets help to provide for grandchildren

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. [...]

Local News December 18, 2017

Florida Lottery results for Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017

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 [...]

Local News December 18, 2017

Navarre mother battling breast cancer tries to stay positive

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 [...]