Recreational and commercial blue crab traps in all waters from Franklin County to the Florida/Alabama state line must be removed from the water before Jan. 5, the first day of a 10-day trap closure. This closure will give groups authorized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) the opportunity to identify and retrieve lost and abandoned blue crab traps from the water.
Veteran’s Day is celebrated in many countries worldwide, and the United States takes November 11 as seriously as any other; with roughly 18 million veterans in the U.S., it’s important to honor those keeping our country, our allies, and civilians safe.
Today, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and our division of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) remind everyone participating in Halloween festivities to prioritize safety while gearing up for some spooky fun and exciting activities!
When thinking of the humble, historic cottage known as Roosevelt’s Little White House, in Warm Springs, Georgia, the first image that comes to my mind is the leather chair in the living room.
Munich’s 189th Oktoberfest celebration ends on Oct. 6, but in Crestview, the party is just beginning. The historic Bush House will host the city’s observance of what began on Oct. 12, 1810, as a wedding celebration for Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Therese.
The Florida Lottery has announced that Roy Boyer II, 54, of Shalimar, claimed a $1 million prize from the $20 MONOPOLY DOUBLER Scratch-Off game at the Lottery’s Pensacola District Office. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $798,985.00.
In the close-knit community of Crestview, Hailey’s Helping Hearts has become more than just a nonprofit — it stands as a testament to the spirit and compassion of a remarkable teen. Founded by Hailey Rose Thale, whose dream was to make a difference in the lives of those in need, the organization continues to thrive tremendously under the care of her mother, Mary Hutcheson.
