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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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Pensacola News Journal

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Blue Angels pilot Scott Laux removed from team for failing to uphold standards

A Blue Angels pilot has been removed from the team for failing to uphold the standards expected of team members, according to the Navy. Maj. Scott Laux, the opposing solo flying jet No. 6 and second-year member of the Blue Angels, was removed from the flight demonstration squadron and will not perform in the homecoming air show celebrating NAS Pensacola's 200-year anniversary , Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) confirmed to the News Journal Nov. 6. "Blue Angel #6 was removed from the team for failing to uphold the standards expected of members of the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron and will not participate in the team's remaining performance this season," CNATRA's public affairs office said in an emailed statement. A public affairs officer for CNATRA could not immediately provide the date that Laux was removed from the team or the circumstances that led to Laux's removal. It appears the U.S. Navy removed Laux's photo and bio under the Blue Angels' list of pilots on its official website. During the NAS Pensacola Homecoming Air Show , the team flew five jets instead of the standard six. Who is Maj. Scott Laux? Maj. Scott Laux is from Chantilly, Virginia, and graduated from

Pensacola, FL · 1d

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Water quality advisory for Lincoln Park in Valparaiso

VALPARAISO, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A water quality advisory for Lincoln Park in Valparaiso has been issued by the Okaloosa County Department of Health. The park is located at 1220 N Bayshore Dr. Tests show the water quality doesn’t meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the...

Valparaiso, FL · 1d
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Tallahassee Democrat

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After California bombshell, Florida could have biggest death row in US

Yesterday, Florida had the second-most death row inmates after California, despite Gov. Ron DeSantis' recent push to execute prisoners who have been on death row for decades. However, hours before Florida is set to execute Jesse Guardado for the 2004 stabbing and beating death of 75-year-old community activist Jackie Malone in Walton County, California Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted all 548 California death sentences to life without the possibility of parole . "After nearly 30 years in public office, I have come to understand the limits of what government can justly accomplish," Newsom wrote in an open letter to Californians. "I take this action because I firmly believe that state-sanctioned killing is incompatible with California's values, undermines the foundations of our legal system, and diminishes each of us. "I know we cannot execute people in our imperfect legal system and remain true to our core values, first among them justice and human decency," he said. Newsom's term ends in January, but he is said to be considering a run for president in 2028. Newsom's move does not immediately commute all 529 men and 19 women in California. The California Supreme Court will have to decide whether to approve commutations for people

Florida · 2d

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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 · 2d

Pensacola News Journal

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Nonprofit sues to stop sinking of the SS United States

A nonprofit conservation group is suing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Okaloosa County to stop the sinking of the SS United States . The SS United States Preservation Foundation Inc. and its co-founder, Steven R. Perry, have asked a federal court to halt the planned tow and sinking of the SS United States, alleging that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved the project without adequately examining environmental risks or complying with historic preservation requirements. The foundation filed suit Nov. 3 and an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction Nov. 4 in the Northern District of Florida. Okaloosa County plans to tow the 990-foot ocean liner from Mobile , Alabama, on Nov. 9 and sink it Nov. 12 approximately 22 nautical miles southwest of Destin and 29 miles from Pensacola. The plan is to sink the vessel to create the world's largest artificial reef . The ship's proximity to the USS Oriskany, another major artificial reef off Pensacola and currently the world’s largest, is intended to make Northwest Florida a leading destination for recreational divers. In a news release announcing its lawsuit to stop the sinking of the ship, the SS United States Preservation

Okaloosa County, FL · 2d

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New FSU Health hospital under construction in Panama City Beach

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A new hospital is under construction in Panama City Beach as development and growth continue in Bay County, along with the need for more access to health care. The hospital is set to open in 2028. The first phase will have up to 180...

Panama City Beach, FL · 3d

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Seven Walton County Jail inmates graduate from construction program

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Seven men at the Walton County Jail graduated Wednesday morning from a six-week construction course aimed at preparing inmates for employment after incarceration. Led by an instructor known as “Mr. Mack,” the program taught hands-on building skills — with students completing two sheds and several...

Walton County, FL · 3d

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Destin takes step toward managing Holiday Isle land

The Destin City Council unanimously approved a proposed 50-year lease to manage a 3.9-acre state-owned parcel on Holiday Isle. The city must submit a management plan to the state for approval within 10 months of the lease's effective date. Proposed ideas for the property include extending a boardwalk, adding shade...

Destin, FL · 3d

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Walton County shares update on Hurricane Isaias debris removal

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Debris removal crews are working throughout Walton County following Hurricane Isaias, but officials say the cleanup will take time and require multiple passes through neighborhoods. Walton County Emergency Management said some neighborhoods will be reached before others because of the amount of debris left by...

Walton County, FL · 1d

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Pensacola to welcome new professional women’s softball team, Florida Vibe

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 4, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The City of Pensacola is welcoming a new team to Blue Wahoos Stadium. Florida Vibe, a Pensacola-based women’s professional softball team, will join the Pensacola Blue Wahoos in representing Pensacola sports. According to a news release, Florida Vibe will […]

Pensacola, FL · 3d

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Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show starts Friday. What to know

The Blue Angels return home to close out the team's 2026 air show season on Friday, marking the first homecoming air show since 2024. Thousands of Blue Angels fans were disappointed in 2025 after the U.S. government shutdown caused the team to cancel the homecoming show as access to Naval Air Station Pensacola was restricted, but this year both the installation and flight squadron are ready to celebrate "200 Years Forged Here." Scheduled for Nov. 6 and 7, the Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show will take place onboard NAS Pensacola and serve as the team's final show before it begins winter training. Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show. When is the 2026 Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show? Both the Main Gate, at the south end of Navy Boulevard, and the West Gate, at the south end of BlueAngel Parkway, will open at 8 a.m. on both Nov. 6 and 7. The air show is scheduled to start at 9:30 a.m. When will the Blue Angels fly? The Blue Angels are scheduled to fly around 2 p.m. Assuming everything goes according to schedule, fans can expect to see them perform between 2

Pensacola, FL · 2d

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Navy lieutenant completes 5th IRONMAN in Panama City Beach in memory of friend

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) — Navy Lt. Will Clark competed in his fifth IRONMAN in Panama City Beach on Saturday, carrying the memory of his friend, Capt. Carlos Gallardo, with him. Clark continues to race to raise money and awareness for veterans. Loss of a friend. Gallardo, Clark’s...

Panama City Beach, FL · 11h

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Pensacola's oldest American Legion post needs help repairing hurricane damage

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Pensacola's oldest American Legion post sustained significant damage during Hurricane Isaias. Hanniton-Watts American Legion Post 193 on N 12th Ave. has been around for more than 80 years. Window damage and flooding is keeping them from reopening. Leaders of the organization hope that after decades of giving...

Pensacola, FL · 3d

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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

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Clerk's office returns $2M to Santa Rosa County as Amendment 3 budget hit looms

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- Santa Rosa County officials are bracing for major budget impacts after Florida voters this week approved Amendment 3 to the state constitution, a change expected to lower property taxes for homeowners with homestead exemptions. Local governments across the state have been sounding the alarm for...

Santa Rosa County, FL · 2d

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Mayor Backs Donalds But City of Pensacola Votes for Jolly

Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves backed Republican Byron Donalds for Governor and served as the co-chair of his Escambia County campaign with State Rep. Michelle Salzman. Reeves came out early for Donalds, announcing his endorsement at a June 2025 press conference: “I consider Byron and Erika Donalds friends. I’ve gotten to know her a lot this year in Leadership Florida, and she’s doing amazing things in education. I think Byron is a great guy who’s earned everything that he’s gotten. Just an impressive family. And yeah, he has my full support. I think he’s an amazing guy and I think he’ll be a great governor.”

Pensacola, FL · 3d

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America 250 parade to march through downtown Crestview Saturday

CRESTVIEW, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A parade celebrating 250 years of American independence is coming to downtown Crestview on Saturday, Nov. 7, and an Olympic medalist will lead the way. The America 250 Grand Parade starts at 11 a.m. on Main Street, according to the Okaloosa County America 250 Commission. Expect...

Crestview, FL · 1d

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Celebrate Veterans Day with parades and more

The City of Crestview will host a Veterans Day parade at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. The parade will also recognize America’s 250th. The parade will proceed on Main Street in downtown Crestview. Crestview native and bronze medalist Mia Manganello will be the grand marshal. Veterans Day Celebration on...

Crestview, FL · 1d