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Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Walton County mandates safety stickers on low-speed vehicles for safety
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Walton County and law enforcement continue to crack down on LSV safety violations. They say they want to make sure everyone, from residents to visitors, knows that LSVs follow all the same rules as your car, with additional limitations on where you can drive them. 'The difference from an LSV and a golf cart is an LSV is a low-speed vehicle. It is exactly like your normal vehicle. The only difference here in Walton County in the state of Florida is an LSV is only supposed to be on roadways that are 35 mile an hour speed limit or less,' Sheriff deputy Dustin Cosson said. Santa Rosa Beach teen dies in ATV crash The new ordinance requires the sticker to be on the center interior of the windshield, no higher than the steering wheel. While the sticker is part of an ordinance, making it enforceable, the Walton County sheriff says they are focusing on informing the public. 'The important thing for us is that enforcement through education, we're not looking to write a bunch of tickets. There absolutely is going to be an extended grace period to this because it is a new thing, and it's different. But we just want to make sure that people are out there being safe and treating these levees exactly like their normal vehicle,' Cosson said. 'On the backside of the sticker, there's a QR code that takes you directly to our website, and it lists all the laws that are applicable to the state of Florida when it comes to low-speed vehicles.' The ordinance has been about a year in the making, but it isn't the first time local leaders have tried using stickers to push LSV safety. They previously worked with local rental companies to put a similar sticker on their windshields, but it was on a voluntary basis. Cosson said the most common violations include not wearing seatbelts, children not in proper car seats, unlicensed drivers, and driving on prohibited roads. Lucky Puppy Rescue hosts 15th annual 'Spayghetti Luncheon' 'Be safe, have fun, enjoy it. But make sure that we're following the law. Make sure that we have our seat belts on. Licensed drivers, of course, no drinking and driving. And please, please, please keep your children in child restraints if they need to be in one in a vehicle, do the same thing,' Cosson added. You can pick up a free sticker by visiting the Walton County Sheriff's substation on Santa Rosa Beach, the tax collector's office. Deputies will also have stickers in their vehicles. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lucky Puppy Rescue hosts 15th annual 'Spayghetti Luncheon'
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – Lucky Puppy Rescue served up more than just pasta at their Annual Spayghetti luncheon Saturday morning. The rescue hosted its 15th annual fundraiser to raise money for animals in need. Lucky Puppy Rescue is a panhandle-based non-profit that specializes in the rehabilitation and rehoming of dogs. The event featured live music, a silent auction, games, a spaghetti lunch, and a chance to meet and adopt puppies. A Lucky Puppy Alumni, Freckles, also made an appearance. About a year ago, Freckles was shot, but he has since made a full recovery with his new family. Deer Point Elementary students build Little Free Libraries For the main event, Pineapple Willys and the Wicked Wheel surprised the organization with a new van. The event is Lucky Puppy's largest of the year, and on Saturday, they raised over $50,000 for their foundation. 'There's a farm up in Bonifay. They rescue many dogs that come into their care, a lot of mamma dogs, and then they get their puppies up and ready for adoption and go to safe and loving homes. But their mission is huge. The expenses are large, but it's so important, and they do a lot for this community,' Spayghetti Chairperson & Co-Chair Stephanie Herring and Barbara Hix said. Saturday, the organization also unexpectedly took in puppies who were just days old after their mom was shot Friday night. If you'd like to adopt any of these puppies or donate to Lucky Puppy Rescue, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Support local animal rescue at luncheon this weekend
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – For the 15th year, the Lucky Puppy Rescue will be serving up plates of spaghetti while raising money for the organization at the Wicked Wheel in Panama City Beach on Saturday, March 8th. At this year's 'Spay-getti Luncheon' attendees will have the chance to participate in raffles, a silent auction, enjoy great food and music, spend some time with some puppies, and so much more. Lucky Puppy Rescue is a Panhandle-based non-profit that specializes in the rehabilitation and rehoming of dogs. Operating costs can go as high as $40,000 a month for the rescue, so this event serves as their largest fundraiser of the year. Bay County Job Fair to feature 30+ employers with 500 job openings '100% of all proceeds go to the Lucky Puppy Rescue to continue to care for the dogs and continue to build the rescue and help up the community as a whole,' Lucky Puppy Rescue volunteer Steph Herring said. The spaghetti plates will only be served between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and cost $10 for adults and $5 for kids. The silent auction and raffles will begin as soon as the food stops being served, and the luncheon will conclude around 3 p.m. Volunteers with the Lucky Puppy Rescue are asking those interested in attending Saturday's event to bring dog care items like food, bleach, and dish soap along with them to donate to the rescue. The event will be held no matter the weather on Saturday. If you would like to donate to the Lucky Puppy Rescue but can't make it this weekend, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
