NAVARRE — The cost to renovate the Navarre Beach Bridge has increased after “action levels” of lead were found in the span’s paint. An action level is an Environmental Protection Agency designation t…
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Man tells officer, ‘I have a warrant’
FORT WALTON BEACH — “I have a warrant out for my arrest,” a Pace man declared after he was approached by a Fort Walton Beach Police officer for causing a traffic hazard. On Dec. 17 the officer watche…
Pensacola resident struck by train while walking near tracks
On Wednesday just after noon, a pedestrian identified by the Florida Highway Patrol as Demetri Stone, 19, Pensacola was struck while walking near the CSX tracks. He was walking northbound on the rai…
Pace man injured in motorcycle accident
A Pace man riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle is in critical condition following a motor vehicle crash Saturday.
Philip J. Melton, 47, was taken to Baptist Hospital from the scene of the accident…
K-9 Team receives FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award
MOBILE, ALA. — SW Panhandle Search and Rescue K-9/Emotional First Aid Team, Inc. was awarded the “FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award” at the FBI training center in Mobile, Ala. This team partn…
WCSO asks for assistance from the public in locating endangered adult
At approximately 11:26 p.m. on January 13th, Walton County Sheriff’s Office received a call for assistance in locating Joseph Wayne Brown, Sr. (aka Joey Brown), 57, of Ponce De Leon. Brown was being …
‘The incredible shrinking woman’
Ashley Donahoo, Pace, has become an inspiration to countless people after losing nearly half her body weight simply by walking, running and eating healthier. Donahoo lost 137 pounds in 20 months and …
Pace Anytime Fitness employee Matt Fox offers tips to accomplishing fitness resolutions
Every person who walks into a gym has a goal in mind, whether it’s to lose weight, boost self esteem or run a marathon. Jonathan Clark, of Milton, started with his first workout at Pace’s new Anytime…
Local Marine survives helicopter crash, shares story
June 23, 2012 started off like any other day for Sgt. Kirstie Ennis – she was on a mission of combat resupplies and troop carries.
State Briefs – Jan. 5, 2013
Ketchup on cheesesteak request causes ruckus ORLANDO — A customer’s request to put ketchup on a Philly cheesesteak caused a ruckus in an Orlando Subway shop. Sandwich maker Lawrence Ordone told custo…