PENSACOLA, Florida — Tropical Storm Hermine (formally known as Tropical Depression No. 9) is starting to show itself in the Bay County area and should be coming closer in the next 24-36 hours.
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State Farm urges storm preparation for Florida residents
Weather experts are predicting Tropical Storm Hermine will likely bring heavy rain, wind and possible flooding to parts of Florida the next several days.
The storm is a reminder to all Floridians t…
Limited harvest for snook in season
CRESTVIEW — The recreational harvest season for snook is now open statewide.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission encourages anglers to use moderation when determining whether to t…
Gulf recreational red snapper weekends open
CRESTVIEW — The recreational red snapper season in Gulf of Mexico state waters (shore to 9 nautical miles) is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in September and October.
The daily bag limit is tw…
Lily plant in Baker holds 33 blooms (PHOTOS)
BAKER — Thomas Barrow, Baker resident, provided photos of a single lily plant bearing 33 blooms on a 1.5-inch stalk.
"Usually these August lilies have at the most six to eight blooms and the stalk …
CHELCO reduces fee for credit card payments
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS — As of Sept. 1, Choctawhatchee Electrical Cooperative's fee for credit and debit card payments now costs 95 cents less.
The company negotiated the 95 cent reduction in the fee cha…
Officials, business leaders tour Katie Manor (PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — The community’s newest apartment complex, devoted specifically to low-income senior citizens, has been open for several months, but this week local officials and business leaders paid a v…
Crestview pet store sets day of giveaways, samples
CRESTVIEW — Tractor Supply Co. in Crestview will celebrate Pet Appreciation Week’s Main Event on Sept. 17.
It will include pet adoptions with community groups, samples, giveaways, drawings for gif…
'It's really sad': 3 Crestview businesses close
CRESTVIEW — Say bye-bye, Buddy’s, sayonara Sapporo and so long, Southern Chic.
While several new businesses will open in the coming months, two eateries and a clothing store are closing their door…
Crestview sign shop expands
CRESTVIEW — Graphics artist Miranda Morrill and manager Kayley Teal-Wibben are busy these days as they scurry around the new Signs Galore Express shop.
“Right now it’s pretty much a mess,” Teal-Wi…