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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 · 3d

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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...

Florida · 3d

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The Florida Butcher Shop Where The Meat Is So Fresh Supermarket Cuts Barely Compare

Supermarket meat cases rarely surprise anyone these days. This Florida counter stocks camel burgers, kangaroo, and rattlesnake right beside prime steaks. Would you try an emu burger on a weeknight? Plenty of curious local shoppers already have. Real butchers trim every cut while you wait. They also offer advice on...

Pensacola, FL · 1d

Main Street Dollars

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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 · 1d

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Crestview Inventory Shrinks as List Prices Hold Well Above the National Median

Crestview buyers faced slimmer pickings as inventory fell sharply, yet list prices stayed well above the national median.

Crestview, FL · 1d

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10 Cozy Florida Yarn Shops

A yarn shop in Florida stocks locally dyed skeins named after nearby beaches. I read that and immediately wanted to know what a sandbar looks like in fingering weight. That small detail sent me hunting for more shops like it. One sits on the third floor of an old Masonic building, selling fiber for spinning and looms for weaving.

Florida · 18h

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Chipley welcomes The UPS Store with ribbon-cutting ceremony

The Washington County Chamber of Commerce joined business owners Allison and Michael Hall on Friday, November 6, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony welcoming The UPS Store to Chipley. The event was held at the store’s location at 1695 Main Street and was attended by family, friends, local officials, chamber representatives, and community members. Also participating in the ceremony was the Halls’ niece, Montana Nickell of Chipley, who serves as general manager of the new location. The UPS Store offers a variety of services, including printing, packing, shipping, mailbox services, and other business solutions for both residents and businesses throughout the area. The store is now officially open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pictured above are owners Allison and Michael Hall, Montana Nickell, chamber representatives, local officials, family members, and community supporters during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. [AMBER PATINO | The News]

Chipley, FL · 2d

WMBB

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FSU InSPIRE breaks ground on Bay County site

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Construction on 23 acres near Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport broke ground on Monday. It’s going to be the future home of FSU InSPIRE’s aerospace research and advanced manufacturing facility. The St. Joe Company donated the land just south of Northwest Florida Beaches Airport to InSPIRE for their new facility. […]

Bay County, FL · 2d

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Some Pensacola neighborhoods flagged as eligible for FPL underground power line conversion

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Florida Power and Light is continuing its campaign to expand its underground power lines. This week, some Pensacola residents were told their neighborhood is eligible for the conversion. The Storm Secure Underground Program (SSUP) says the swap from overhead to underground would make the grid more storm...

Pensacola, FL · 1d

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FEMA, SBA Open Hurricane Recovery Help in Escambia County

FEMA’s Disaster Multi-Agency Resource Center has opened in Brownsville, and the SBA has opened a Business Recovery Center in Escambia County offering low-interest disaster loans. Disaster Multi-Agency Resource Center. The Brownsville Community Center is now open as a Disaster Multi-Agency Resource Center, giving residents one place to access storm-related...

Escambia County, FL · 3d

Northwest Florida Daily News

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Costa Family McDonald's announces ambitious expansion plans

Costa Family McDonald’s has announced an ambitious expansion plan across Northwest Florida and Alabama. The company owns and operates 27 McDonald's restaurants in that region. Eight restaurants are joining Costa Family McDonald’s as of Oct. 29, and five of them are in Florida: 2807 Avalon Blvd., Milton 5004 Highway 90, Pace 123 E. Nine Mile Road, Pensacola 6485 Caroline St., Milton 3540 Highway 90, Pace In addition, the company says it is building two new stores – though it has not yet said where in the region. Construction is expected to begin in November, with openings expected in late spring 2027. According to a press release, as the franchise organization prepares to make improvements at these newly acquired locations, it is inviting customers to share their experiences, suggestions and ideas for how the restaurants can better serve their communities. All eight of the newly acquired locations now operate daily from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. “Our goal has always been to do more than just serve great food,” David Costa, owner/operator of Costa Family McDonald’s, said in the release. “As we continue to grow, we’re focused on creating new job opportunities, enhancing the experience for our guests and strengthening our

Milton, FL · 1d

Pensacola News Journal

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Developer gets OK to rewrite OLF 8 master plan, despite residents' concerns

Escambia County commissioners unanimously approved a series of major land-use and zoning changes for the OLF 8 property in Beulah on Nov. 5, clearing another significant hurdle for a controversial development that has divided residents over its departure from the county's original vision for the property. The 5-0 votes included changing the property's future land-use designation to mixed-use urban, adopting a new master plan and design code proposed by Tri-W Development and Catalyst, and approving related zoning changes for the massive development now being marketed as Outlying Fields. The decisions represent a major victory for developer Chad Henderson and his partners, who have argued that the original master plan developed by DPZ CoDesign needed to be revised to reflect market conditions and make the project financially feasible. But the changes have drawn sustained opposition from residents who fear the county is abandoning its original promise to use the former Navy airfield primarily to attract high-paying jobs, while replacing a carefully designed walkable community with more conventional residential development. The developers are under contract to purchase approximately 370 acres of the original 540-acre property for about $28.4 million, while the county retains approximately 170 acres for economic development and job creation.

Escambia County, FL · 2d

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St. Joe Company donates 23 acres for FSU aerospace research and advanced technology facility

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP)— The St. Joe Company donated 23 acres for a new aerospace research and advanced manufacturing facility that Florida State University’s INSPIRE program will operate in Bay County. The facility will be in the St. Joe Venture Crossings Enterprise Centre in Bay County. Executive Director...

Bay County, FL · 2d

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Colliers Negotiates $14 Million Sale of Shopping Center in Gulf Breeze, Florida

Gulf Breeze, Fla. — Colliers has negotiated the $14 million sale of Live Oak Village, a 107,065-square-foot shopping center located in Gulf Breeze, a beach town in Florida’s Panhandle. Brad Peterson and Whitaker Leonhardt of Colliers represented the seller, Exposition Properties, in the transaction. Chris Dozier of Kuebel...

Gulf Breeze, FL · 2d

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First Friday: Eastern Shipbuilding Group celebrates 50 years

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Eastern Shipbuilding Group is celebrating 50 years in Northwest Florida. Company leaders say its impact goes beyond the ships it builds. Eastern Shipbuilding builds vessels for commercial and government customers. The company said it is currently working on eight programs, including projects for the U.S. Navy and Army Corps of Engineers.

Bay County, FL · 1d

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Alabama: Propelling Growth

From aerospace and advanced manufacturing to automotive and technology, companies continue to expand their operations across Alabama, bringing new investment and jobs throughout the region. In 2025, Alabama recorded a record $14.6 billion in capital investment from 234 new and expanding projects, highlighting the state’s continued momentum in attracting businesses and strengthening its workforce.

Alabama · 2d

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Prichard payroll account hits negative $20,000 balance; council president wants answers

PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) — New financial concerns have surfaced in Prichard. City officials continue to grapple with a budget dispute and employee walkouts, and now the city council president says money is missing. Prichard City Council President Traci Hale called an emergency meeting Friday to address concerns about the city’s finances. “…I’m not sure in […]

Prichard, AL · 1d

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Daphne Buyers Face Fewer Available Homes and Longer Market Times

Daphne buyers faced a shrinking pool of homes and listings that spent more time on the market, even as sellers held firm on prices.

Daphne, AL · 1d

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Baldwin County Housing Market Sees Higher Prices And Fewer Listings

Robertsdale, Ala. — (OBA) — Average residential sales prices increased across both resort and traditional markets in October 2026, according to the latest monthly statistical report from Baldwin REALTORS®. In the Resort Area—defined by ZIP codes 36511, 36542, 36547, and 36561—the average residential sales price rose to...

Baldwin County, AL · 1d

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Mayor: Multiple warning signs missed before Mobile’s $14.7 million loss

MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — Mobile Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis city staff missed multiple warning signs before $14.7 million intended for the Regions Arena contractor was sent to a fraudulent account. He says the city’s investigation found finance department staff failed to follow verification procedures and did not act on concerns as the contractor’s payment information changed.

Mobile, AL · 1d