Floridatoday.com - Sat Nov 21
Some questions and answers related to the drilling issue in Florida: Question: Where are they going to drill? Answer: Florida can control activities only in state waters, from the coast to just more than 10 miles out on the Gulf side and about 31/2 miles out on the Atlantic side.
Questions answered about Florida's offshore drilling issuePanama City News Herald - Sat Nov 21
The Florida Legislature will consider a proposal to allow oil and natural gas drilling in state waters.
A year of woes for Ray SansomNorthwest Florida Daily News - Sat Nov 21
One year ago, at a ceremony celebrating Ray Sansom's swearing in as speaker of the Florida House, Destin's favored son advised his fellow legislators to "live smart, think smart and make smart decisions." By the very next day, a decision Sansom had made - to accept a $110,000 part-time job with Northwest Florida State College - had caught the ...
After fatal fire, Sylvania Heights gets two hydrantsNorthwest Florida Daily News - Fri Nov 20
Four weeks after a fatal house fire in Sylvania Heights brought attention to the neighborhood's aging water system, Okaloosa County crews have installed two hydrants on Tilden Street.
Jobless rate takes toll on Walton CountyWalton Sun - Fri Nov 20
Walton County had the largest unemployment jump in Florida in October, according to statewide jobless figures released Friday.
Valparaiso students learning silent languageNorthwest Florida Daily News - Fri Nov 20
Students at Valparaiso Elementary School are learning a silent language. Twice a month, they meet after school with interpreters and teachers to learn how to speak with their hands.
Victims of explosion flown to burn centerNorthwest Florida Daily News - Thu Nov 19
A man and woman were badly burned Thursday morning after an explosion caught their house on fire.
FWB eyes 'affordable' housingNorthwest Florida Daily News - Thu Nov 19
The Fort Walton Beach City Council's recent discussion of the alleged need for "affordable housing" felt like a weird flashback.
a Captain (expletive deleted) Sticka swipes Bud Light LimeNorthwest Florida Daily News - Thu Nov 19
FORT WALTON BEACH A 20-year-old man tried to steal an 18 pack of Bud Light Lime at Walmart, then attempted to run from security guards.
Deputies on the hunt after dramatic home robbery in Dune AllenWalton Sun - Wed Nov 18
A home invasion led to a physical struggle and gunfire between the intruder and several of the occupants.
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