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Santa Rosa Beach 4-year-old killed, man injured in crash involving tractor-trailer and cyclist: FHP
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A 4-year-old was killed, and a man was injured in a crash involving a cyclist on Tuesday in Walton County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers with the FHP responded to the crash on Tuesday at around 3:10 p.m. on State Road 30 (US 98) at County Road 2378 […]
St. Joe Community Foundation announces winners of 'No Ordinary Joe' scholarships
PANAMA CITY − The St. Joe Community Foundation has announced the winners of the 2024 "No Ordinary Joe" scholarships. The "No Ordinary Joe" scholarship was established in 2020. The scholarship is awarded annually to high school students residing and attending school in Bay and Walton counties who exhibit leadership with a strong sense of community and service.
5-mile stretch of Eglin Parkway from US 98 into Shalimar to be resurfaced in 2025
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Florida Department of Transportation plans to resurface a portion of Eglin Parkway beginning in 2025. Here is what we know about the project: How much of Eglin Parkway will be resurfaced? According to an infographic provided by FDOT, the project encompasses a 5-mile stretch of Eglin Parkway from...
South Walton relying on experience in playoffs
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — The South Walton softball team is headed back to the Class 4A Region 1 Semi-Final after an extra-innings victory over Arnold. The Seahawks entered the postseason under .500, but have played the toughest strength of schedule in the Panhandle. South Walton is led by senior pitching ace Ella Troutt. […]
Civil rights group calls for changes after airman's shooting death by Florida deputy
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WEAR) — The Southern Poverty Law Center is calling for the end of police violence against Black people in the wake of the shooting death of Air Force airman Roger Fortson by a Florida deputy. Others are urging the community to not jump to conclusions until...
Yellow flies are here, here’s how to protect your family and your pets
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — When the seasons change, so do the animals. Yellow flies have been spotted in Walton County meaning the biting bug season is happening now. “Yellow fly season lasts about six to eight weeks, but it can go a little longer just depending on the atmosphere around it,” said Bernadette […]
Shalimar United Methodist Church to host “Starry Starry Night” benefit dinner and auction
Shalimar United Methodist Church is set to host “Starry Starry Night,” a benefit dinner and auction, on Friday, May 17th, 2024, from 6 PM to 9 PM. The event aims to raise funds for various local missions supported by the church, including a bread house that feeds the homeless in Shalimar every week, Children in Crisis, and many of their 80 missionary projects.
Truck hits cyclist pulling 4-year-old in tow-behind cart, killing child
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP/Gray News) - Officials in Walton County, Florida, are investigating an accident that resulted in the death of a 4-year-old child. It happened on a major highway in Miramar Beach around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. A report from the Florida Highway Patrol states the accident involved a truck...
Walton County School District announces school delays
WALTON COUNTY, FL. (WMBB) – Walton County Emergency Management and local weather authorities announced school delays starting Friday. All Walton County Schools will have a three-hour delay starting on May 10. The delay includes all students and employees, officials said. Bus schedules will also run on a three-hour delay. School dismissal times will run as […]
Niceville softball enters Region Sweet 16 on nine-game win streak
NICEVILLE — Nine straight wins, a freshman ace and a scrappy lineup perfecting small ball ... what's not to love about the potential postseason run of perennial power Niceville softball?. The Eagles dominated Okaloosa County rivals, going a combined 7-0 vs. Choctaw, Crestview and Fort Walton Beach. The Eagles...
South Walton and Arnold Prepare for Fourth Meeting This Baseball Season
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -It’s a big game ahead Tuesday night, or perhaps Wednesday, if the weather stays bad, at Arnold High School. That being the 4A region final game between South Walton and Arnold. That game will mark the fourth meeting between the two teams this season. The Marlins winning the first match up at South Walton 3-2 on March 26th. Mid-April, the Seahawks won the game at Arnold 4-2. Then May 2nd in the district championship game, the Seahawks won 7-1. Arnold still able to win the top overall seed in the region, based on a 21-5 overall mark going into the playoffs. So they get to host this region final.
Portuguese Man O’ War Spotted on Panhandle Beaches
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A caution for beachgoers, Portuguese man o’ war have been spotted on area beaches. Video taken on Okaloosa Island Wednesday shows a massive Man O’ War washing up to shore. Man o’ war are closely related to jellyfish, but hurt way worse. Their tentacles can run as long as 100 […]
Study says Walton County among 10 most dangerous for auto crashes. County disagrees
Editors Note: This story has been updated to provide comment from the Walton County Sheriff's Office. WALTON COUNTY — According to a recent study by a Florida law firm, Walton County is the 10th most dangerous county for drivers in the country. But the Walton County Sheriff's Office takes issue with the numbers. Using...
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