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Possible TikTok Threat of School Shooting Quickly Countered by Sheriff’s Office
WCFR Earns State Recognition as Florida Technical Rescue Team 106
Alabama Teenager Arrested After Road Rage Incident
Walker Phillips, 19, of Troy, Alabama, pointed a handgun at another vehicle during a road rage encounter. He is facing charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, as well as possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
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North Walton County isn’t flashy—and that’s exactly the point. It’s a place to slow down, to appreciate the land, and to connect with the people who grow your food, bake your bread, and greet you with a smile.
Whether you’re a weekend road-tripper or a traveler looking to experience Florida beyond the coast, North Walton offers a refreshing, grounding escape into the heart of the state’s rural soul.
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Northwest Florida Ladies Overpower St. Petersburg, 87-32
PENSACOLA, Fla. — No. 5 Northwest Florida State women's basketball dominated from start to finish on Saturday, cruising past St. Petersburg 87–32 to improve to 9–1 on the season. The Raiders' offense was firing on all cylinders, with four players scoring in double...
Florida Football Dominates Florida State 40-21
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Sophomore tailback Jadan Baugh rushed for a career-high 266 yards and two touchdowns, surpassing the 1,000-yard season milestone along the way, allowing the Florida Gators to exit their tumultuous season with a rousing 40-21 victory Saturday night...
Canes Dominate Pitt 38-7 in Regular Season Finale
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — From start to finish this season the Miami Hurricanes have proven to be a team that’s built for speed, built for toughness, built for creativity, built for resiliency, built for all kinds of weather. Built for a playoff. All of those traits were on...
Georgia Holds Off Yellow Jackets 16-9 in Clean Old-Fashioned Hate
ATLANTA — The fourth-ranked Georgia football team never got much going offensively Friday against No. 23 Georgia Tech at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, but the Bulldogs in all phases of the game did enough to earn the team its record eighth straight win over the Yellow...
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Walton County’s beaches are more than just beautiful—they’re deeply varied and rich with character. Whether you want wild nature, small-town charm, or a vibrant coastal scene, there’s a sandy stretch here with your name on it. So pack light, bring sunscreen, and get ready to fall in love with Florida’s most enchanting shoreline.
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