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ABC North Florida Promotes Marygrace House to Reg VP | Dir Member Services

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) North Florida is announced this week the promotion of Marygrace House to Regional Vice President | Director of Member Services. House is being recognized for her expanded leadership responsibilities and continued commitment to advancing the commercial construction industry throughout Florida’s Panhandle. Based in Pensacola,...

Pensacola, FL · 4d
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Tallahassee Democrat

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Another Wendy's closed: W. Pensacola at Appleyard store is no more

Tallahassee says goodbye to yet another Wendy's storefront. The fast food joint known for its “fresh, never frozen” square burgers, chili, Frosty desserts and more has closed its longtime location at Appleyard Drive and West Pensacola Street. The Walker Plaza shopping center has seen several closures in recent years, with the shuttering of sandwich shop Which Wich as well as Tex-Mex eatery Moe's, leaving locally owned dessert shop More Than Pudding on its own. When placing an order online, a pop-up notification states, "Sorry, unfortunately, this location has closed. Fortunately, you can choose another location and get the same delicious food." The sudden shuttering of Wendy's stores also includes the South Monroe location in September and the Bradfordville location on 3451 Bannerman Road. In late 2025, the Wendy's on Ocala and Pensacola, directly across from the WestEnd Square shopping center, closed. The Wendy’s at 2122 Capital Circle NE also closed. Closures are in line with the company's strategy to close "underperforming units." According to a transcript reported by Investing.com , Wendy's interim CEO and chief financial officer, Ken Cook, announced in an earnings call Nov. 7 that the closure of the underperforming units — up to 360 stores nationwide —

Tallahassee, FL · 5d

Tallahassee Democrat

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Tallahassee business leaders brace for Mayor Jeremy Matlow era

A war of words for years has pitted progressives in power against influential developers, business owners and other leaders in how Tallahassee should grow. Tallahassee City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow , a vocal critic of the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce in the past, will be the new mayor in a matter of days. PJ Perez, a political newcomer on Matlow's progressive slate, was elected to Seat 3, replacing Matlow there. For the private sector, all eyes are now on City Hall. In interviews with the Tallahassee Democrat, some business leaders said the city's sluggish growth will only get worse. They say not to expect any groundbreaking economic developments in the months ahead. While others, even with the acrimony and tough talk leading up to the election, say there needs to be a willingness to move forward and band together on priority issues. Matlow said he understands the concerns but added "we have a mandate for change." "People want to see our community go in a different direction," said Matlow, in an interview with the Democrat. "I actually think when we look over the stagnation of the last decade, the lack of growth was part of the issues we're having at City

Tallahassee, FL · 4d

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City attorney: Wahnish Cigar Factory's April 1 meeting notice fell short

Tallahassee's city attorney says notice for the Wahnish Cigar Factory's April 1 meeting fell short and is urging a redo of the demolition vote.

Tallahassee, FL · 4d

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From seed to semi-truck: Jackson County family details peanut harvest

JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Peanuts go through planting, growing, and harvesting before they become products such as peanut butter and peanut oil. The Pittman family, peanut farmers in Jackson County, described that process from start to finish. The Pittman family said Florida soil has a sandy composition, which makes...

Jackson County, FL · 7d

Tallahassee Democrat

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Aldi opening 2 Florida stores Oct. 29, 3 more in November

Discount grocery giant Aldi continues its Florida invasion, with five more Florida stores coming in the next few weeks to help stretch your shopping dollars . Stores in Madison and Zephyrhills open Thursday, Oct. 29, while more locations in Longwood, Sebring, and Tavares open Nov. 12. At each grand opening, the first 200 customers in line will get a Golden Ticket that could be worth up to $100, and an eco-friendly bag full of Aldi goodies. For the rest of the day, anyone can get a free Aldi shopping tote bag while supplies last. Doors open at 9 a.m., but the grand openings are generally at 8:45 a.m. Shop Aldi with Instacart Counting these locations, there will soon be 355 Aldi stores in Florida , more than in any other state. The German-owned chain has opened about 60 new locations here this year, on top of 60 in 2025, as part of its goal to reach 3,200 stores nationwide by the end of 2028. New Aldi stores opening in Florida Oct. 29 - Madison , at 729 West Base Street Oct. 29 - Zephyrhills , at 38901 County Road 54 Nov. 12 - Longwood , at 951 West State Road

Florida · 17d

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Tallahassee holiday staple, Project Annie, pausing amid business transition

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A holiday tradition in Tallahassee’s Frenchtown neighborhood is coming to a halt this year. Annie Johnson, the founder of the non-profit Project Annie, said her annual Thanksgiving community meal is canceled this year. For nearly three decades, the event has fed more than 2,000 people...

Tallahassee, FL · 9d

Tallahassee Democrat

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Aircraft known as Air Force Two spotted at Tallahassee airport. See it here!

The plane commonly referred to as Air Force Two when carrying the vice president was spotted Thursday and Friday at the Tallahassee International Airport. According to the flight crew, this was a training flight and there were no elected or appointed personnel aboard, Alison Faris, a city spokesperson, said. It departed from Tallahassee Friday morning. Photos of the executive aircraft flooded local social media pages Nov. 5 as people shared their up-close photos with the Boeing C-32A, the military version of a Boeing 757. Several people who are a part of Tallahassee's Civil Air Patrol, a volunteer organization that assists the U.S. Air Force with things like search-and-rescue and disaster-response missions, posted that they got to see the plane and meet with its security detail. Elena Barrera can be reached at ebarrera@tallahassee.com . Follow her on X: @elenabarreraaa . This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Aircraft known as Air Force Two spotted at Tallahassee airport. See it here!

Tallahassee, FL · 8d

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Retirees Are Quietly Moving To Perry, A Taylor County Town Where Homes Still Cost Less

Some Florida towns shout about themselves on billboards, and some just keep the porch light on and wait. Out in the Big Bend, far from the crowded coasts, one small county seat has been drawing a steady trickle of retirees who want more room and fewer headaches. The draw is...

Taylor County, FL · 10d

WTXL ABC 27 News

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Grady County commissioners propose property tax hike of nearly 5%

Grady County commissioners propose a 12.64 mill rate, a 4.72% property tax increase. The first of three public hearings is set for November 11th.

Grady County, GA · 7d

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Gadsden County property owners hope for tax cuts as officials warn of service impacts

GADSDEN COUNTY, Fla. — Property owners in Gadsden County are hoping for relief as a proposed cut in property taxes could lower their bills, but county leaders warn it could also create a multimillion-dollar budget hole that threatens local services. Noah Murray, a Gadsden County resident, said he wants...

Gadsden County, FL · 9d

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Panhandle Harvest: Local farmers react to Amendment 2 fails to pass

Florida · 8d

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This Tiny Florida Honey Shop Sells Liquid Gold You Can Barely Find Anywhere Else

One honey here is famous for refusing to crystallize. The owners themselves point to its rare natural makeup as the reason it stays smooth in the jar. That honey is tupelo, and it comes from a short spring bloom in a few river swamps of the Florida Panhandle. Very few places on Earth produce it in real amounts. I love that something this rare comes from such a small corner of the map.

Wewahitchka, FL · 12d

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Quincy moves to repair deteriorating electrical substation

QUINCY, Fla. — Years of neglected maintenance have left one of Quincy's most critical electrical facilities in alarming condition, with failed safety equipment, deteriorating transformers and a control building that officials say is literally rotting away. Now, city leaders are moving toward a $500,000 overhaul of the Southside electrical...

Quincy, FL · 10d

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'Who's going to pay?': Taylor County confronts data center boom

PERRY, Fla. — Massive data centers could bring millions in investment and new jobs to Taylor County, but residents are sounding the alarm over a troubling question: Will local families end up paying the price for an industry that consumes enormous amounts of electricity and water?. During a public...

Taylor County, FL · 9d

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Garbage fees jump as much as 9%: Wakulla County approves rate hikes beyond contract limits

WAKULLA COUNTY, Fla. — Garbage collection is getting more expensive for Wakulla County businesses after commissioners approved rate increases of up to 9%, allowing Waste Pro to exceed the normal limits established in its contract with the county. The decision came during Monday's County Commission meeting, when officials approved...

Wakulla County, FL · 11d

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St. Joe Company donates 23 acres for FSU research hub

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Florida State University’s INSPIRE program has gotten another major boost. The St. Joe Company has donated 23 acres to FSU for a new aerospace research and advanced manufacturing facility. The land is located at St. Joe’s Venture Crossing Enterprise Center near Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. In fact, construction on […]

Tallahassee, FL · 11d

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Flowers Foods elects two new board members

THOMASVILLE, GA — Flowers Foods has appointed Shaun P. Mara and Ken Plunk to its board of directors, effective immediately and increasing the board to 10 members. Mara and Plunk will serve on the audit and finance committees. “We are pleased to welcome Shaun and Ken to the Flowers...

Thomasville, GA · 9d

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This Surprisingly Affordable Florida Coastal Town Is A Hidden Gem For Retirees

A phone booth once served as an official police station in this little coastal town. Today, a replica stands along the highway, while the original is preserved inside the Carrabelle History Museum. I can’t imagine a better sign that a place takes itself just seriously enough. That quirky landmark...

Carrabelle, FL · 12d

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Storms cause power outages at Leon County pol

Leon County Supervisor of Elections Mark Earley said four polling sites lost power on Election Day, but that there were no reports of voters being turned away or voting being interrupted.

Leon County, FL · 10d