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The Andalusia Police Department’s two newest officers, Sydney Danford and William Lewis, recently graduated from the Alabama Criminal Justice Training Center in Selma. Chief Paul Hudson said the two officers are currently participating in the department’s 16-week field training program to further prepare them to work solo. Both Danford and Lewis did well in the […] The post APD welcomes Danford, Lewis as newest officers appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.

Purple flags go up to at the beaches to signify that swimmers should be cautious of hazardous marine life. On Monday in Panama City Beach, beach goers made their own choices on whether or not to get in the water.

CRESTVIEW — A Crestview woman was arrested June 4 and charged with 11 counts of animal cruelty after multiple animals were found dead, with others having unsanitary living conditions and little food or water, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Offfice. Here is what we know. Incident report. The...

The Covington County Board of Education adopted salary schedules for its employees and approved eight personnel matters during a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 4. The board approved salary schedules for the 2024-2025 school year, effective July 1. “These will reflect the 2 percent statewide increase for all salaries,” Superintendent Shannon Driver said. The […] The post CCBOE adopts 2024-25 salary schedules, approves additional personnel appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.

The Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Sims Paint and Body on Friday, June 7. Among those in attendance were owners Jason and Sarah Sims and staff, AACC Executive Director Mellisa King, AACC Director of Membership Services Maggie Holmes, Dist. 4 Councilman Presley Boswell, Dist. 4 Commissioner Tommy McGaha, Chamber board […] The post Andalusia Chamber holds ribbon cutting for Sims Paint and Body appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WTVY) - An Andalusia man died on Wednesday after being involved in a three-vehicle car wreck, the Florida Highway Patrol Office said in a release. Reports show the 38-year-old man was driving a sedan-type vehicle. He was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.

CRESTVIEW — A month after severe weather hammered the Crestview area, city officials say yard waste pickup will return to pre-storm schedules on Monday. Crews from the Crestview and Adams Sanitation have collected more than 9,000 cubic yards of debris since clean-up began. Officials also estimated that 15% of the debris from that storm has yet to be collected.

CRESTVIEW, Fla. (WKRG) — The City of Crestview is asking residents to help in their efforts to get the city back to its “pre-storm condition” following the recent storm. This request comes after a suspected tornado hit Crestview on Friday, May 10, according to Pensacola News Journal. The storm left trees down and caused other […]

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Requirements taking effect in Florida this year will help protect homeowners from fraud. Once you're in that database, you'll be notified if anyone tries to file a deed for your land. This follows incidents across the country where criminals sold someone else's home, just by filing the...

Panama City Fla. (WMBB) – Scattered showers and storms around the area were mostly concentrated inland. The coastal areas outside of Walton and Okaloosa counties missed out this time around. A cold front clears us through the day on Friday this could bring a few showers or storms to the area from noon to 4 pm central time but rain chances will be around 20% so do not expect much. The front will allow for dry air to settle in for the weekend while we will not get a break from the heat we will have slightly less humid conditions to deal with. Moisture returns after a hot weekend, and Saturday and Sunday could both see highs in the low to mid-90s. Monday the next front slides into the area and washes out. A mid-level cut-off low will bring the rain chances back to around 50% with just scattered coverage expected. We will clear out the front on Tuesday but tropical moisture will surge north into the Atlantic while upper-level winds do not favor development a broad low could bring moisture back on Wednesday or Thursday and depending on how the pattern evolves maybe see rain hold into the weekend. The forecast is very dependent on how the Tropical moisture organizes and where it gets pushed. A tropical system is not likely to develop this time around but someone across the Gulf should have plenty of deep tropical moisture for some heavy rain. For those interested at the end of next week keep up with the forecast as of now rain is expected but things could change to a much more dry forecast if not entirely.

CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa County Commission approved $2 million in surtax funds Tuesday to buy additional property for the State Road 85 Crestview Evening Relief Project. On Jan 16, the board approved a grant application to the Florida Department of Transportation for the Transportation Regional Incentive Program. The $1.6 million grant will fund the SR 85 Crestview Evening Relief Project, which aims to add a third northbound lane between Live Oak Church Road and P.J. Adams, increasing vehicle capacity into Crestview.

FREEPORT, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Fire crews are on the scene of a reported structure fire in Freeport. According to Walton County Fire Rescue, the blaze is on Highway 20 near Alaqua Drive. Deputies with Walton County Sheriff’s Office say the road has been shut down in both directions as firefighters...

With the official start of summer only two weeks away, the Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce has released the 2024 lineup for its annual July Jamz concert series. The event features a concert performed on the lawn of Andalusia’s Springdale Estate. There will only be three concerts this year due to the Fourth of July […] The post AACC announces lineup for July Jamz 2024 appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The Wiregrass area and surrounding cities are filled with talent. That’s why it’s no surprise that many people from the Southeast have made their TV debut. You might recognize some of these faces from your favorite reality, cooking, survival shows, and singing competitions. Brant...

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. - A Florida woman got the chance to reunite with a Walton County deputy who provided comfort during a childhood tragedy nearly two decades ago. In May, Sierra Miller, 25, and a mother of three, emailed the Walton County Sheriff's Office hoping to connect with a "certain deputy", the subject line read.

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A nice break from the mugginess arrives to start the weekend. CCMF is looking great for the rest of the weekend! Saturday will be a bit cooler before the heat builds into Sunday. Rain chances won’t be an issue as we keep things dry through Sunday night.

Zachary Bryan Langford, 35, of Andalusia, pled guilty during the middle of his jury trial to charges of possession of a controlled Substance. Langford, who has never been arrested before, was put on probation but was ordered to complete a six-month residential rehabilitation program as a condition of his agreement with the District Attorney’s Office. […] The post Andalusia man pleads guilty during trial appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.