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Gayfers to Dillard's, Parisian to Belk: Wiregrass Commons Mall in Dothan, AL and the wait for what comes next.

Wiregrass Commons Mall opened on August 6, 1986, as an enclosed regional mall at 900 Commons Drive in northwest Dothan, Alabama. It went up on the north side of the city's main shopping corridor, where U.S. Highway 231, called Montgomery Highway on that stretch, meets the Ross Clark Circle area.

Dothan, AL · 7d
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Atlanta Boomers Are Moving To This Scenic Florida City With Affordable Living And Sandy Beaches

There are many reasons why someone would choose to live in Atlanta. It has a bustling downtown area with attractions and restaurants, and it's a major corporate hub. But for Boomers born between 1946 and 1964 who are no longer in the workforce, the hustle and bustle of daily life in the big city may no longer be serving them. For those looking for a more laid-back lifestyle, Florida's Panama City, located in the Panhandle, could be worth considering. Panama City's proximity to Gulf Coast beaches offers opportunities for frequent beach trips, and recent migration data suggests that the surrounding area is attracting some Atlanta baby boomers.

Panama City, FL · 8d
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Self-employed workers in eight Florida Panhandle counties who lost income to Hurricane Isaias must apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance by Dec. 28

Self-employed workers in eight Florida Panhandle counties who lost income to Hurricane Isaias have until Dec. 28, 2026 to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance. FloridaCommerce announced the federal-state program for the counties of Bay, Escambia, Gulf, Holmes, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton and Washington. The aid covers weeks of lost work beginning Oct. 11, 2026. Disaster […]

Northwest Florida, FL · 7d

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Tax breaks could bring new life to old Tallahassee Mall, Leon County sites

A new opportunity zone map takes effect Jan. 1, offering tax breaks that could draw investors to redevelop the old Tallahassee Mall and more.

Leon County, FL · 1d

Tallahassee Democrat

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After Florida launch, ULA Vulcan rocket may be seen in Tallahassee sky

When United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket launches from Florida, it could create quite a show in the sky − even for people in the Tallahassee area. And this so Florida thing is coming up tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 14. The United Launch Alliance's new Vulcan rocket , which has been grounded since February 2026 when it experienced a mid-flight anomaly , is due to return to flight. The Vulcan rocket, which can fly with up to six solid rocket boosters mounted to the side, is expected to transport a batch of Amazon Leo satellites to low-Earth orbit following liftoff from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, according to the ULA , a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin. The launch window was originally set for today, Friday, Nov. 13, but was scrubbed and is now set for Saturday, Nov. 14. Although ULA Vulcan launches have been seen far beyond the launch pad (even in other states), the Vulcan rocket's returning launch this week may have lower visibility, due to the launch window falling in the middle of the day. But the lack of darkness could be offset by the fact that ULA is using all six of its rocket boosters

Tallahassee, FL · 2d

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Tallahassee-Leon County Secures 14 Opportunity Zone Designations, Opening New Doors for Investment

Local input led by the Office of Economic Vitality helped make the case for a new map that adds seven areas and takes effect Jan. 1, 2027. From the North Monroe Street corridor to the Woodville rural community, new opportunities for business growth, private investment and community redevelopment are coming to Tallahassee-Leon County. Fourteen census tracts in Leon County have been designated as Qualified Opportunity Zones under the federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 program, including seven newly designated areas and seven carried forward from the original program.

Leon County, FL · 2d

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‘Bringing a little bit of joy’: Tallahassee flower shop celebrates 100th anniversary

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The oldest florist in Tallahassee is celebrating a major milestone that’s a century in the making. For 100 years, Elinor Doyle Florist has been helping people celebrate some of life’s biggest moments. Since 1926, Elinor Doyle Florist has blossomed into a wonderland of seasonal goodies and bouquets and a century later, the business is still blooming.

Tallahassee, FL · 1d

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PenAir Credit Union Plants Flag in Bay County

A growing town needs more than new rooftops and traffic lights. It needs places where people can handle their money face to face, with someone who knows the neighborhood. That’s the gap PenAir Credit Union set out to fill with its newest branch in Panama City Beach, which held its official ribbon cutting on Tuesday, November 10.

Bay County, FL · 1d

WMBB

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Lynn Haven faces millions lost to Amendment 3 homestead cuts

LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WMBB) – Lynn Haven has already been dealing with a tight budget this year, raising millage rates, and cutting operating expenses. That was before voters passed Amendment 3 last week, giving huge homestead exemptions to homeowners in 2028 and 2029. During Tuesday night’s commission meeting, Commissioner Sam Peebles brought up concerns he […]

Lynn Haven, FL · 3d

DMR News

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Realtor Jen Richardson Launches SOLD Emerald Coast, Bringing More Than 650 Closings of Experience to Florida’s Emerald Coast

The Santa Rosa Beach real estate business brings Richardson’s “I’ll get that done for you” service standard to buyers and sellers along Scenic Highway 30A, Destin, Miramar Beach, Santa Rosa Beach and Inlet Beach Realtor Jen Richardson has launched SOLD Emerald Coast, a boutique real estate business based in Santa Rosa Beach. Richardson has completed […]

Santa Rosa Beach, FL · 1d

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5,061 customers without power in southwest Jackson County

JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Florida Public Utilities reported 5,061 customers were without power in southwest Jackson County on Tuesday morning. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Public Utilities is working to restore power to the affected areas. Residents are asked to be patient as crews work...

Jackson County, FL · 4d

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Paychecks for Patriots job fair coming to Panama City on Friday

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Job seekers can connect with local employers Friday at the Paychecks for Patriots Job Fair at Gulf Coast State College. The event, hosted by CareerSource Gulf Coast, will run from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 13 at Student Union East, 5230 W. Highway 98. Veterans,...

Panama City, FL · 2d

Lovely Garden Roots

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Young Citrus Trees Get a Chicken-Wire Ring Stuffed With Pine Straw or Hay Above the Graft Before Severe Freezes, UF/IFAS Leon County Says

UF/IFAS Leon County says young citrus trees need a chicken-wire ring stuffed with pine straw or hay above the graft before severe freezes. Other tips compared.

Leon County, FL · 4d

Destin Log

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New Aldi store coming to Destin this December

A new Aldi grocery store is scheduled to open in Destin this December. The store will be located in the former Winn Dixie building at 98 Palms. Aldi plans to hire between 15 and 20 employees for the new location. With signage along U.S. 98 and now on the building,...

Destin, FL · 4d

Daily Energy Insider

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Florida Power & Light commissions largest-capacity battery energy storage project

Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) announced it had commissioned the Lansing Smith Battery Energy Storage System, the largest battery energy storage system by capacity… The post Florida Power & Light commissions largest-capacity battery energy storage project appeared first on Daily Energy Insider .

Bay County, FL · 2d

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PCB Convention and Visitors Bureau reports record tax revenue

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Panama City Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau brought in more than $39 million in tax revenue this year, a record, according to the bureau’s president and CEO. Griff Griffitts said the total is about $2 million above the previous record, set in...

Panama City Beach, FL · 4d

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Panama City Prices Dip While Homes Sit Far Longer Than the National Pace

Panama City homes are sitting on the market far longer than the national pace, and with prices easing, buyers have real room to negotiate.

Panama City, FL · 5d

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Atlanta Boomers Are Moving To This Scenic Florida City With Affordable Living And Sandy Beaches

There are many reasons why someone would choose to live in Atlanta. It has a bustling downtown area with attractions and restaurants, and it's a major corporate hub. But for Boomers born between 1946 and 1964 who are no longer in the workforce, the hustle and bustle of daily life in the big city may no longer be serving them. For those looking for a more laid-back lifestyle, Florida's Panama City, located in the Panhandle, could be worth considering. Panama City's proximity to Gulf Coast beaches offers opportunities for frequent beach trips, and recent migration data suggests that the surrounding area is attracting some Atlanta baby boomers.

Panama City, FL · 8d

Florida Phoenix

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Hurricane Isaias claims keep climbing

Total estimated insured losses for Hurricane Isaias had climbed to more than $735.5 million as of Friday, data posted by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation show. The total number of claims filed with insurance companies following landfall of the Category 2 Hurricane in Destin grew to 68,071. OIR data indicate 58.2% of the claims […]

Florida · 5d

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Gasworks: Bringing Comfort, Style & Craftsmanship to the Florida Panhandle

For more than 11 years, Gasworks has been proudly locally owned and operated, serving homeowners, builders, designers and businesses throughout the Florida Panhandle. What began with a commitment to quality gas services has grown into a full-service company specializing in gas lines, fireplaces, outdoor kitchens and gas lighting. At Gasworks,...

Northwest Florida, FL · 6d