Jennie McKeon
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Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States
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How other counties in the area handle animal control
There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to animal services. Looking to municipalities in the Panhandle, we find similar challenges and yet → Read More
'Hugs to Heaven!'
VALPARAISO — Lisa Hall said she talks to her son every week.It's a routine she's kept since her son, Cody, died in a car accident in December 2015. → Read More
Train enthusiast builds his childhood dream
MOSSY HEAD — When Paul Karczewski was just a little kid, he told his parents he would own his own train and railroad someday.That dream did come true, even if it's only on a one-eighth scale."This is my bucket list," Karczewski said. "If you can dream it, you can do it. With the help of some great people around me, we started this project and it just went 'boom!' "Karczewki grew up fascinated… → Read More
After 45 years of meeting at '52 Beal,' Alano Club members must buy building or move
FORT WALTON BEACH — Beyond the doors of 52 Beal Parkway NW are 45 years of hope and healing.The unassuming building is home to the Alano Club, a → Read More
Tension marks Okaloosa School Board race
FORT WALTON BEACH — Candidates vying for seats on the Okaloosa County School Board had the opportunity earlier this month to share their platforms → Read More
Liberal groups plan vigil outside GOP rally at NWF State
NICEVILLE — Two liberal groups plan to hold a "Stand for Compassion" vigil on Aug. 2 outside the Northwest Florida State College. → Read More
Group to hold peaceful protest outside Gaetz campaign rally
"I feel that Trump Jr. and the Trump administration have not been an administration of compassion," Simmons said. → Read More
Feelin' hot hot hot
FORT WALTON BEACH — It's no surprise that Florida summers are hot, but this past weekend was a scorcher in Northwest Florida.Temperatures reached the 90s — with the heat index value, or how the temperature feels when factoring in humidity, as high as 112. National Weather Service even had a heat advisory in effect for the weekend through Sunday evening."When it gets to that range, between 108 to… → Read More
CELEBRATE COMMUNITY: Food for Vets growing in new location
NAVARRE — When Kate Mayor started Food for Vets in March, she knew there was a need to provide food, health and beauty products to struggling → Read More
Purple flags hoisted because of Navarre Beach stinging jellies
NAVARRE BEACH — The purple flags have been flying over Navarre Beach for the past few days. But that hasn't stopped people from going to the beach said Terry Wallace, utilities supervisor of Navarre Beach.Once any marine life is detected — that includes sharks or stinging jellyfish — beach officials fly the purple flag. Water conditions have been low hazard, which is why the green flags have… → Read More
Woman dies in mobile home fire
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS — Multiple fire rescue crews responded to a fatal house fire Sunday night.A neighbor made a "frantic" 911 call around → Read More
Alabama murder-suicide involves ex-Navarre airman, family
NAVARRE — An apparent murder-suicide that occurred Saturday in Elmore County, Alabama, involved a former Navarre family. According to a press release from Elmore County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a call of shots fired about 5 p.m. July 7 at the home of Charlene and Robert Orsi in Wetumpka, Alabama.Before they were living in Alabama, the Orsi family was known in the Navarre… → Read More
Alabama murder-suicide involves Navarre family
NAVARRE — An apparent murder-suicide that occurred in Elmore County, Alabama involved a former local family. According to a press → Read More
CELEBRATE COMMUNITY: Church volunteers give rehab center makeover
FORT WALTON BEACH — Project Hope has gotten a little bit of a makeover, thanks to volunteers with Crosspoint United Methodist Church in Niceville. → Read More
Longtime volunteer is new executive director of Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge
OKALOOSA ISLAND — The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge has a new executive director, and the name might sound familiar.Carol (otherwise known as Stormy) Andersen has been a volunteer with the organization for years alongside her husband, Bill who is the president of the board of directors. In April 2017 the Andersens donated a 2.238-acre parcel on Cloptons Circle in Navarre, which will be the new… → Read More
Vacation nightmare: Toddler strapped in stroller falls off Florida dock, nearly drowns
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — A vacationing family nearly suffered a horrible tragedy Monday after their 1-1/2-year-old son fell off a dock and into the → Read More
Every parent's nightmare: Toddler stapped into stroller falls off dock, nearly drowns
FORT WALTON BEACH — A vacationing family nearly suffered a horrible tragedy Monday after their 1 1/2-year-old son fell off a dock and into the water.At around 4 p.m. first responders and a couple of Good Samaritans ran to the cries of a screaming mother after her baby — strapped into a stroller — fell into Santa Rosa Sound.Ray Ross and Rebecca Mayeux had just finished a late lunch and decided to… → Read More
Santa Rosa County adds new lifeguard tower, extends hours
Santa Rosa County has employed lifeguards for Navarre Beach since the 1970s. There are 19 county lifeguards; 12 work during the week and 14 on the weekends. → Read More
Uber driver found shot on Okaloosa Island
OKALOOSA ISLAND — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 29-year-old Uber driver after he was found shot Sunday morning.Deputies found Filip L. Kirilov inside his blue van with a gunshot wound about 6:30 a.m. at 656 Santa Rosa Blvd. near Aqua Villa condominiums, according to a press release from the Sheriff's Office. Investigators say the Destin resident was shot… → Read More
Santa Rosa County adds new lifeguard tower, extends hours
NAVARRE BEACH — It's officially the summer season, which means more people at the beach and more safety precautions from local officials.Last week, → Read More