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Morning Coffee: Top Headlines from the last 24 hours

Morning Coffee: Top Headlines from the last 24 hours

MyPanHandle.com, Oct 2, 2025 - 05:41

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) - Here’s a look at your top local stories from the last...

New Florida Laws That Start In October

New Florida Laws That Start In October

Florida Daily, Oct 2, 2025 - 00:19

Normally, new laws passed in Florida take shape at the beginning of July, but th...

Disciplinary Cases Against Former Florida Bishop Concluded

Disciplinary Cases Against Former Florida Bishop Concluded

Florida Times, Oct 1, 2025 - 23:20

The presiding bishop closed proceedings against John Howard, ending years of int...

Florida Dedicates Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway

Florida Dedicates Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway

Florida Times, Oct 1, 2025 - 23:20

State officials unveiled the nation’s first roadway named in honor of the conser...

Government Shutdown Impacts Florida Services

Government Shutdown Impacts Florida Services

Florida Times, Oct 1, 2025 - 23:20

Federal funding lapses are already affecting state programs and essential operat...

State Watchdog Accuses Pensacola of Wasteful Spending

State Watchdog Accuses Pensacola of Wasteful Spending

Florida Times, Oct 1, 2025 - 23:20

Florida’s Office of Government Efficiency criticized the city for $450,000 in qu...

Florida Man Blames Barber Appointment for 100-MPH Speeding

Florida Man Blames Barber Appointment for 100-MPH Speeding

Florida Times, Oct 1, 2025 - 23:20

A driver cited for excessive speeding claimed he was late for a haircut appointment

Wakulla County 4-H supporting young leaders with new summit

Wakulla County 4-H supporting young leaders with new su...

WTXL, Oct 1, 2025 - 23:20

Wakulla County 4-H FLOW will host its first-ever Teen Leadership Summit later th...

Live Square Entertainment for Thursday, October 2

Live Square Entertainment for Thursday, October 2

Villages-News.com, Oct 1, 2025 - 21:51

Nightly entertainment performing in The Villages Town Squares on October 2, 202...

Congressional Black Caucus Conference Highlights

Congressional Black Caucus Conference Highlights

South Florida Caribbean News, Oct 1, 2025 - 21:51

On this episode of That Part Podcast, hosts Janey & Papa Keith are giving their ...

FSU levels up campus life with new public gaming lounge

FSU levels up campus life with new public gaming lounge

WTXL, Oct 1, 2025 - 21:51

From high-powered PCs to nostalgic arcade classics, Florida State’s Garnet Gamin...

Father files federal lawsuit against Bay District Schools over dress code accommodation

Father files federal lawsuit against Bay District Schoo...

MyPanHandle.com, Oct 1, 2025 - 20:49

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB)- A Bay County father is suing Bay District Schools over ...

Gas line rupture causes structure fire in Alys Beach

Gas line rupture causes structure fire in Alys Beach

MyPanHandle.com, Oct 1, 2025 - 20:49

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A partially constructed home in Alys Beach was dest...

Bay County biologist sues FWC after being fired over repost related to Charlie Kirk

Bay County biologist sues FWC after being fired over re...

MyPanHandle.com, Oct 1, 2025 - 20:49

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB)- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission b...

Shooting in Santa Rosa Beach leaves one dead, one injured

Shooting in Santa Rosa Beach leaves one dead, one injured

MyPanHandle.com, Oct 1, 2025 - 20:49

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – What started as a routine call for Walton County de...

Bayway Transit routes 1 and 2 transition to Bayway Flex

Bayway Transit routes 1 and 2 transition to Bayway Flex

MyPanHandle.com, Oct 1, 2025 - 20:49

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Bayway Transit is changing some routing and how riders...

Music shut down at Lake Sumter Landing after performer suffers medical episode

Music shut down at Lake Sumter Landing after performer ...

Villages-News.com, Oct 1, 2025 - 20:49

The music was shut down Wednesday night at Lake Sumter Landing after a performe...

Savor Jamaican Jerk Cuisine at the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival

Savor Jamaican Jerk Cuisine at the Grace Jamaican Jerk ...

South Florida Caribbean News, Oct 1, 2025 - 20:49

MIRAMAR – The 23rd Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival (GJJF), will happen on Su...

Federal shutdown threatens Valdosta’s backbone as Moody AFB and local programs brace for impact

Federal shutdown threatens Valdosta’s backbone as Moody...

WTXL, Oct 1, 2025 - 20:48

As federal funding runs dry, Valdosta's major employers face uncertainty, threat...

SEE WHY: Work on Thomasville's Coffee Road bridge is taking longer than expected

SEE WHY: Work on Thomasville's Coffee Road bridge is ta...

WTXL, Oct 1, 2025 - 20:48

Residents are still dealing with longer detour commutes as design and constructi...

"It's truly a miracle:" Norvell gives update on Ethan Pritchard's condition ahead of Miami matchup

"It's truly a miracle:" Norvell gives update on Ethan P...

WTXL, Oct 1, 2025 - 20:48

As the Florida State Seminoles gear up for a critical matchup against Miami, Coa...

South Florida Jewish community observes Yom Kippur

South Florida Jewish community observes Yom Kippur

WSVN 7News, Oct 1, 2025 - 19:17

South Florida’s Jewish community will observe Yom Kippur beginning at sundown. T...

Sumter County woman overcomes addiction and homelessness to win state award for her success

Sumter County woman overcomes addiction and homelessnes...

Villages-News.com, Oct 1, 2025 - 19:17

Sumter Career and Adult Education announced Katee Callaway has been selected as...

Seacoast completes purchase of Citizens First Bank from The Villages

Seacoast completes purchase of Citizens First Bank from...

Villages-News.com, Oct 1, 2025 - 19:17

Seacoast National Bank has completed its acquisition of Citizens First Bank. Re...

Middleton man arrested on warrant charging him with felony theft

Middleton man arrested on warrant charging him with fel...

Villages-News.com, Oct 1, 2025 - 19:17

A Middleton man has been arrested on a warrant charging him with felony grand t...

Golfer suspected of DUI crashes into golf cart at country club

Golfer suspected of DUI crashes into golf cart at count...

Villages-News.com, Oct 1, 2025 - 19:17

A golfer suspected of driving under the influence crashed into a golf cart at a...

Patient’s pickup stolen while admitted at hospital in The Villages

Patient’s pickup stolen while admitted at hospital in T...

Villages-News.com, Oct 1, 2025 - 19:17

A suspect has been arrested after allegedly stealing a pickup owned by a patien...

Capital Health Plan hosts open house to promote healthy aging

Capital Health Plan hosts open house to promote healthy...

WTXL, Oct 1, 2025 - 19:16

Attendees connected with community partners to learn about affordable wellness p...

Byron Donalds Reports $9.2M Fundraising Haul, Tops $31M in Florida Governor’s Race

Byron Donalds Reports $9.2M Fundraising Haul, Tops $31M...

Florida Daily, Oct 1, 2025 - 19:16

Florida Congressman Byron Donalds‘ campaign for Florida governor reported a sign...

The Villages is not truly a 55+ community

The Villages is not truly a 55+ community

Villages-News.com, Oct 1, 2025 - 17:29

A Villager contends The Villages is not truly a 55+ community and some areas fe...

Lake Shore Cottages pool will be closed for pressure washing

Lake Shore Cottages pool will be closed for pressure wa...

Villages-News.com, Oct 1, 2025 - 17:29

The Lake Shore Cottages Neighborhood Recreation Area outdoor facilities and fam...

Driver with suspended license arrested after caught driving without insurance

Driver with suspended license arrested after caught dri...

Villages-News.com, Oct 1, 2025 - 17:29

A driver with a suspended license was arrested after he was caught driving with...

Tricolored heron near The Village of Well Point

Tricolored heron near The Village of Well Point

Villages-News.com, Oct 1, 2025 - 17:29

This soaking-wet but nevertheless good-looking tri-colored heron snatched a bit...

DOJ Sentences Leesburg Man to 37 Months For Firearms Trafficking

DOJ Sentences Leesburg Man to 37 Months For Firearms Tr...

Florida Daily, Oct 1, 2025 - 17:28

Below is an official statement from the US Attorney’s Office for the Middle Dist...

Florida Charges Seven in $800K Home Depot Retail Theft Ring Spanning 17 Counties

Florida Charges Seven in $800K Home Depot Retail Theft ...

Florida Daily, Oct 1, 2025 - 17:28

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida authorities have charged seven individuals in connec...

The Federal Government Is Shut Down, So Is Most Of NASA

The Federal Government Is Shut Down, So Is Most Of NASA

FMN News, Oct 1, 2025 - 14:47

At 12:01 AM ET this morning, the federal government officially entered a shutdow...

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital announces emergency care expansion in Bay County

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital announces emergency car...

MyPanHandle.com, Oct 1, 2025 - 14:47

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) - HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital announced Wednesday t...

Wellness Wednesday: Squat-tober workout

Wellness Wednesday: Squat-tober workout

MyPanHandle.com, Oct 1, 2025 - 14:47

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) - News 13 brings you a segment focused on health and fi...

FWC opens applications for annual 2026 goliath grouper harvest season

FWC opens applications for annual 2026 goliath grouper ...

MyPanHandle.com, Oct 1, 2025 - 14:47

FLORIDA (WMBB) - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced...

Panama City Beach man charged with allegedly molesting young girl

Panama City Beach man charged with allegedly molesting ...

MyPanHandle.com, Oct 1, 2025 - 14:47

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) - A Panama City Beach man was charged on Tuesday with l...

Woman arrested for allegedly depositing $280.5K fraudulent check in Panama City

Woman arrested for allegedly depositing $280.5K fraudul...

MyPanHandle.com, Oct 1, 2025 - 14:47

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) - A 32-year-old woman was arrested on Tuesday after all...

Our water view in The Villages has turned into a joke

Our water view in The Villages has turned into a joke

Villages-News.com, Oct 1, 2025 - 14:47

A Village of Citrus Grove resident is frustrated with the condition of the “wat...

Coleman inmate tried to distribute 236 grams of meth within prison

Coleman inmate tried to distribute 236 grams of meth wi...

Villages-News.com, Oct 1, 2025 - 14:47

An inmate at the Coleman Federal Correctional Complex has pleaded guilty to try...

Man shot at tire in road rage incident outside Costco in Davie, witness says; no injuries reported

Man shot at tire in road rage incident outside Costco i...

WSVN 7News, Oct 1, 2025 - 12:30

A man who was caught on camera arguing with a driver in the parking lot of a Cos...

South Walton Fire District responding to structure fire in Alys Beach

South Walton Fire District responding to structure fire...

MyPanHandle.com, Oct 1, 2025 - 12:29

UPDATE: The SWFD said that the fire is currently contained to one house and no i...

Traffic crash causes roadblock on Hwy 20 in Youngstown

Traffic crash causes roadblock on Hwy 20 in Youngstown

MyPanHandle.com, Oct 1, 2025 - 12:29

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - A traffic crash has caused a roadblock on East Highway...

WCSO respond to shooting incident in Santa Rosa Beach

WCSO respond to shooting incident in Santa Rosa Beach

MyPanHandle.com, Oct 1, 2025 - 12:29

UPDATE: WCSO reports one person is dead in the Santa Rosa Beach shooting inciden...

Habitual traffic offender arrested after blinding other drivers with high beams

Habitual traffic offender arrested after blinding other...

Villages-News.com, Oct 1, 2025 - 12:29

A Fruitland Park man was arrested for driving with a suspended license after be...

Elisabeth Masuch Gould

Elisabeth Masuch Gould

Villages-News.com, Oct 1, 2025 - 12:29

Elisabeth Gould will be remembered as a loving mother, a devout Catholic, for h...

Wayne Richard Lester

Wayne Richard Lester

Villages-News.com, Oct 1, 2025 - 12:29

Wayne Lester an Air Force veteran having served over ten years. His occupation ...