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Las Vegas company tells Florida lawmakers to take a gamble

Associated Press

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Are cash-strapped Florida lawmakers ready to roll the dice on Las Vegas-style gambling resorts - or is it just a bluff? With gaming negotiations between the state and the Seminole Tribe still at an impasse, a House committee... Full story

Waterspout spins ashore, picks up patrol car

Florida Freedom Newspapers

CARRABELLE — A waterspout briefly came ashore in northeast Franklin County on Thursday morning, spining around a patrol car, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The waterspout came ashore about 7:40 a.m. EST as part of a storm... Full story

Spring breaker falls from balcony

Sara Owen

PANAMA CITY BEACH — Police responded to the first balcony fall of the Spring Break season Tuesday night after a 21-year-old Ohio man suffered some cuts and bruises after tumbling three stories. “Fortunately for his survival, he broke... Full story

ELECTION RESULTS: Arnold keeps Val-P mayor's seat

Kari Barlow, Florida Freedom Newspapers

VALPARAISO — Voters on Tuesday made sure Bruce Arnold will remain their city’s mayor, an office he has held since 1964. According to unofficial results, Arnold garnered 738 votes or 57.6 percent, over challenger Brent Smith’s 545... Full story

Breakers back on the beach in Panama City (PHOTOS)

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Democrat enters District 4 state House race

Tom McLaughlin, Florida Freedom Newspapers

A Democrat has thrown her hat and a monkey wrench into the ring in the special election for the District 4 state House. Navarre resident Jan Fernald paid her qualifying fee Friday to join the five Republican men campaigning for the job. Friday was... Full story

A CAR PILE-UP IN DESTIN: Dangerous stretch of Highway 98 claims more vehicles (PHOTOS)

Andrew Metz

Friday afternoon, multiple vehicles were involved in a wreck that left one Destin area resident injured. The young lady was taken away in an ambulance for minor injuries to one of her arms. For photos of the accident, click here. “It’s... Full story

'HE WAS MY LITTLE MAN': Three arrested, charged with murder in teen's shooting (PHOTOS)

Wendy Victora, Florida Freedom Newspapers

FORT WALTON BEACH — Three teens have been arrested in connection to the shooting death of Christopher D. Pitcock. Timothy Preston Chavers, 17, of 137 Moriarity Street in Fort Walton Beach, was charged with attempted armed robbery and murder.... Full story

Joseph Forgione drops out of sheriff's race

Florida Freedom Newspapers

Joey Forgione has withdrawn from the Okaloosa County sheriff’s race. Forgione, a sergeant with the Niceville Police Department, announced his decision in a news release Wednesday “after much soul searching and discussion with family,... Full story

'HOLY MOLY!': Air Force, Val-P settle F-35 lawsuit

Mona Moore, Florida Freedom Newspapers

VALPARAISO — Valparaiso and the Air Force reached a settlement agreement Monday night in the months-long legal dispute over dreaded F-35 noise. After holding an hour-long executive session, commissioners unanimously agreed to the terms of the... Full story

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