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County grand parade Saturday in Crestview

CRESTVIEW, Fla., Nov. 5, 2026—Okaloosa County continues to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States with a parade honoring veterans and patriots Saturday. The 250 Veterans & Patriots Grand Parade begins at 11 a.m. The parade will proceed on Main Street in the heart of downtown Crestview, marking...

Crestview, FL · 1d
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6 Things Floridians Learned When Wawa Moved In

When Wawa opened its first Pensacola store in December 2024, people were lined up around the corner by 6:45 a.m. Floridians have watched Wawa spread across the state since 2012, and it’s brought more than coffee. Here’s what Floridians learned when Wawa moved in. 1. Hurricane Response. Wawa...

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Pensacola News Journal

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Nonprofit sues to stop sinking of the SS United States

A nonprofit conservation group is suing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Okaloosa County to stop the sinking of the SS United States . The SS United States Preservation Foundation Inc. and its co-founder, Steven R. Perry, have asked a federal court to halt the planned tow and sinking of the SS United States, alleging that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved the project without adequately examining environmental risks or complying with historic preservation requirements. The foundation filed suit Nov. 3 and an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction Nov. 4 in the Northern District of Florida. Okaloosa County plans to tow the 990-foot ocean liner from Mobile , Alabama, on Nov. 9 and sink it Nov. 12 approximately 22 nautical miles southwest of Destin and 29 miles from Pensacola. The plan is to sink the vessel to create the world's largest artificial reef . The ship's proximity to the USS Oriskany, another major artificial reef off Pensacola and currently the world’s largest, is intended to make Northwest Florida a leading destination for recreational divers. In a news release announcing its lawsuit to stop the sinking of the ship, the SS United States Preservation

Okaloosa County, FL · 1d

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Okaloosa County sets date for historic SS United States sinking

The SS United States spent just 17 years carrying passengers across the Atlantic. It’s been out of service for more than half a century. Now, Okaloosa County is preparing to sink the 990-foot ocean liner about 22 nautical miles southwest of Destin-Fort Walton Beach. The sinking is scheduled for Nov. 12, weather permitting.

Okaloosa County, FL · 3d
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The Alabama Town Where Rent Stays Under $800 And Life Feels Wonderfully Simple

Most towns that are genuinely worth living in don’t spend a lot of time telling you how great they are, and Geneva, Alabama is a perfect example of that quiet confidence in action. Tucked into the southeastern corner of the state where two rivers meet and the pace of...

Alabama, NY · 6d

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Florida death row inmate set to be 1 of 3 executions in the U.S. on Thursday

Florida · 1d

Brewton Standard

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Prison construction to move forward in county

An announcement last Thursday by Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey confirms the planned construction for a new prison facility in Escambia County. That statement came following a vote by the Alabama Corrections Institution Finance Authority (ACIFA)in a meeting of the group. Ivey said the ACIFA approved three resolutions, including the contract...

Escambia County, AL · 2d

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11 Florida Museums To Visit For Free This November If You Love A Good Discovery

One free museum in this state lets you climb into real cockpits and watch the Blue Angels practice overhead. No ticket required. I still can’t quite believe that one is real. The free surprises keep stacking up from there. One stop is an old capitol where Florida’s government worked...

Florida · 2d

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Seven Walton County Jail inmates graduate from construction program

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Seven men at the Walton County Jail graduated Wednesday morning from a six-week construction course aimed at preparing inmates for employment after incarceration. Led by an instructor known as “Mr. Mack,” the program taught hands-on building skills — with students completing two sheds and several...

Walton County, FL · 2d

Tallahassee Democrat

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After California bombshell, Florida could have biggest death row in US

Yesterday, Florida had the second-most death row inmates after California, despite Gov. Ron DeSantis' recent push to execute prisoners who have been on death row for decades. However, hours before Florida is set to execute Jesse Guardado for the 2004 stabbing and beating death of 75-year-old community activist Jackie Malone in Walton County, California Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted all 548 California death sentences to life without the possibility of parole . "After nearly 30 years in public office, I have come to understand the limits of what government can justly accomplish," Newsom wrote in an open letter to Californians. "I take this action because I firmly believe that state-sanctioned killing is incompatible with California's values, undermines the foundations of our legal system, and diminishes each of us. "I know we cannot execute people in our imperfect legal system and remain true to our core values, first among them justice and human decency," he said. Newsom's term ends in January, but he is said to be considering a run for president in 2028. Newsom's move does not immediately commute all 529 men and 19 women in California. The California Supreme Court will have to decide whether to approve commutations for people

Florida · 1d

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Unofficial final results for Okaloosa County School Board and Destin council races

(This story was updated to accurately reflect the most current information) As of 8:01 p.m., with 52 of 52 precincts in Okaloosa County reporting, the unofficial results show that Jerry Buckman is the winner in the Okaloosa County School Board District 1 race. Buckman earned 34,819 votes, and JD Peacock...

Okaloosa County, FL · 2d

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From State Ward To Death Row: Florida Prepares To Execute Dozier School Survivor

Jesse Guardado(Florida Department of Corrections) A death row inmate who survived Florida’s notorious Dozier School...

Florida · 2d

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Okaloosa election results: Half-cent sales tax renewed, School Board, city councils and more

Okaloosa County voters approved continuing the county’s half-cent sales tax for another 10 years Tuesday, according to final unofficial results from the Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections. The referendum passed with 68.8% of the vote, 52,040 to 23,554. The renewal takes effect Jan. 1, 2029. According to the ballot...

Okaloosa County, FL · 2d

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Scheduled munitions testing in the Gulf; hazard zone in effect

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The U.S. Air Force will conduct munitions testing in the Gulf on Nov. 4–6 and Nov. 9–10, according to the 96th Test Wing. Base officials say missions on Nov. 4 and Nov. 10 run from 5:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., while testing on Nov. 5, 6, and 9 runs from 5 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Eglin Afb, FL · 1d

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Bay & Walton counties plan for revenue loss after Amendment 3 passes

Florida voters approved Amendment 3, a tax break for some homeowners, and Bay and Walton counties are preparing to operate with millions of dollars less in revenue.

Bay County, FL · 1d

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Patronis, Valimont set for rematch for Florida's 1st Congressional District seat

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- For the second time in less than two years, Jimmy Patronis and Gay Valimont are going head-to-head on Tuesday for Florida’s 1st Congressional District seat. In April 2025, Patronis defeated the democrat Valimont in a special election to replace Matt Gaetz. He earned 56.9% percent of...

Florida · 3d

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Multi-agency resource center reopens in Walton County

Walton County residents and businesses recovering from Hurricane Isaias can once again get one-on-one help navigating disaster relief.

Walton County, FL · 17h

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Pensacola's oldest American Legion post needs help repairing hurricane damage

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Pensacola's oldest American Legion post sustained significant damage during Hurricane Isaias. Hanniton-Watts American Legion Post 193 on N 12th Ave. has been around for more than 80 years. Window damage and flooding is keeping them from reopening. Leaders of the organization hope that after decades of giving...

Pensacola, FL · 2d

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'Keep it separate': Escambia County warns mixed storm debris piles could delay pickup

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Escambia County is sounding the alarm saying they are running into some issues clearing debris from Hurricane Isaias. The problem is some people are putting all the debris into one pile. Right now, haulers are crisscrossing the county. But they can't haul away debris that's been...

Escambia County, FL · 23h

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I-10 in Santa Rosa County closed following overturned dump truck

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 3, 2026 SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A portion of I-10 in Santa Rosa County is closed after a dump truck rolled, blocking the lanes. According to a Santa Rosa County news release, the crash happened around 12:30 Tuesday, spilling asphalt. Traffic is being […]

Santa Rosa County, FL · 3d