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Blue Wahoos Fall In Another One-Run Series Finale Loss To Smokies
Bennett Hostetler tossed his bat aside in frustration as the game’s final out became a pop out. It was that kind of day, this kind of week, as the Blue Wahoos fell 3-2 Sunday against the Tennessee Smokies, ending their homestand in a glum way and extending a difficult trend.
Homes in Okaloosa County sold for higher prices recently: See how much here
Newly released data from Realtor.com for February shows that potential buyers and sellers in Okaloosa County saw houses sell for higher than the previous month's median sales price of $350,000. The median home sold for $364,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means February, the most recent month...
Pensacola kicks off Pride 2024 events this weekend. Here's what you need to know.
Pride month is celebrated in June, but the LGBTQ celebration will have an early start in Pensacola Beach, Florida, this weekend. The fun-filled weekend is known for drag queens, party music and Jell-O shots. Pride in Pensacola has more than just raves and Speedos. From wet T-shirt contests to a...
Santa Rosa County commissioner pushes against Juana's Pagodas 20-year lease extension
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- A Navarre beach community staple, “Juana's Pagodas Bar and Restaurant," wants to extend its lease for another 20 years. The business has already been in the area for 35 years. Santa Rosa County Commissioner James Calkins has some concerns about the lease extension. WEAR...
Okaloosa Schools celebrates graduates of innovative program for adults with intellectual disabilities
On Tuesday, May 21, the Okaloosa County School District honored three remarkable individuals – Reid Soria, Bailey Lamonte, and Diana Dowart – for successfully completing the Okaloosa Unique Professionals (Okaloosa UP) program at Okaloosa Technical College. Okaloosa UP is a specialized career instruction-comprehensive program designed for adults with...
Makala Sims secures first-ever girls’ state javelin title for Fort Walton Beach High School
Makala Sims, a junior at Fort Walton Beach High School, won the FHSAA 3A Girls Javelin State Championship with a throw of 38.25 meters (125 feet, 6 inches). Sims’s victory marks the first time a Fort Walton Beach High School female athlete has won the state title in the javelin event.
Choctawhatchee High School student athlete Bailey Gable earns Naval Academy appointment
Bailey Gable, a graduating senior at Choctawhatchee High School, has earned an appointment to the United States Naval Academy after receiving a nomination from Rep. Matt Gaetz. Gable, who has lived in the same house in Shalimar her entire life, credits her success to the support of her parents, community...
14th annual Laurel Hill Arts and Heritage Festival scheduled for next month
LAUREL HILL, Fla. (WKRG) — Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church is hosting the 14th annual Laurel Hill Arts and Heritage Festival on June 1. The event will showcase Okaloosa County’s arts, crafts, history, traditions, food and music. It runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, at the church, which is located at […]
Barrancas National Cemetery Memorial Day Observance Ceremony Held Monday
A Barrancas National Cemetery Memorial Day Observance Ceremony was held Monday on Naval Air Station Pensacola. There are more than 50,000 individuals interred at Barrancas National Cemetery. Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States, observed on the last Monday of the month of May, for honoring and...
Most Santa Rosa County commissioners reject proposed toll for new Navarre Beach bridge
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- A majority of Santa Rosa County commissioners do not like the latest pitch for a new bridge to Navarre Beach. The state says the bridge is obsolete and needs to be replaced. A company called "Delivering Bridges" gave their sales pitch on Thursday morning to...
Blue Wahoos’ Bats Come Alive, But Smokies Win
Kevin Alcantara appears well on a path for an eventual opportunity with the Chicago Cubs. He’s certainly blazed a trail this week in Pensacola. Alcantara, 21, a 6-foot-6 rising star outfielder, who is the No. 3-ranked Cubs prospect, did damage again to Blue Wahoos pitching, blasting a 3-run, go-ahead homer in the seventh, then doubling and scoring the winning run in the ninth as the Tennessee Smokies took a 5-4 win Saturday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
$769K home offers panoramic water views, gated privacy on Pensacola Beach | Hot Property
Editor's note: Home of the Week is a paid sponsorship and prints in our Friday Real Estate Section. The gated beach community of Tristan Towers is a fantastic full-time residence, weekend getaway spot, or vacation rental. This two-bedroom, two-bath condominium has been completely remodeled. It features open living space, waterfront balconies, and a charming kitchen. Boating enthusiasts will appreciate the community dock with a slip available for purchase.
9th Annual Pensacola Memorial Day Concert honors the fallen through music
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Honoring the fallen through music. Crowds visited Community Maritime Park on Monday for the 9th Annual Pensacola Memorial Day Concert as a tribute to those who gave their lives for our freedoms. “Memorial Day is to honor those that are no longer with us,” Rodney...
Missing child alert issued for 14-year-old last seen in Fort Walton Beach
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A missing child alert has been issued for 14-year-old Suryansh "Arav" Tripathi, who was last seen in the area of the 1300 block of Miracle Strip Parkway in Fort Walton Beach. According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the child, who is known to respond...
Milton community honors fallen heroes with annual Memorial Day service
MILTON, Fla. (WALA) - It’s a 20-year tradition in Milton to pause for a few moments and honor the lives and sacrifices of men and women who died while serving in the United States military. “Today is to honor those who gave all and it’s the greatest thing we...
Assistant City Attorney Heather Lindsay resigns from position with City of Pensacola
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Assistant City Attorney Heather Lindsay tendered her resignation with the City of Pensacola on Friday morning. The City of Pensacola says Lindsay is no longer an employee with the city, stating that she told them that the time and energy needed to fulfill her duties as mayor of Milton was interfering with her ability to continue working with them.
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