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Yahoo
06-03-2025
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Crestview man wanted on child sex crimes arrested at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
DESTIN-FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WKRG) — A Crestview man with felony warrants on child sex crimes was arrested Wednesday at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport. Chickasaw man arrested after stepsister overdoses, dies: MCSO According to the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office, the airport security unit's deputies learned that Robert Watson III, 36, was flying into the airport Wednesday. Watson had felony warrants for two charges: lewd acts on a victim 12 years old or younger and child abuse. According to OCSO, deputies took Watson into custody without incident and then to the Okaloosa County Jail. Kadance Fredericksen named forever Miss Okaloosa County Teen USA — title retired Watson was released on bond Wednesday night. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Health
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City of Lynn Haven hosts 6th Annual Health Fair
LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WMBB) – Healthcare providers got the chance to talk to Lynn Haven community members on Thursday at the city's 6th annual health fair. 30 vendors in health & wellness, vision, fitness, and more participated, like the American Red Cross, Bay County Vet Center, and Island Doctors. They met residents at the senior activity center across from the City Hall, talking about their services and answering questions or concerns. Candlelight vigil held in honor of Kadance former Miss Okaloosa County Teen USA City official says this a great way to connect residents with resources. 'We had something to offer for a little bit of all of our practices. So it was very nice to see everyone get together out here today. And the community learned more about trying to stay on top of their wellness and health/ we always do things for the community and we always care about our residents. And those around us. So offering that health care is just a great way to show, extend our orchestration to them and like have a resource for them to come to,' Lynn Haven Communications Coordinator Ebonee Burrell said. City officials have not started planning next year's fair but they say they hope they can have it in City Hall with more vendors. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- General
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Bay County Search and Rescue K-9's begin annual training seminar
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – You may notice an increased number of K-9 vehicles around town. That's because Bay County Search and Rescue began their annual K-9 seminar. The Bay County SAR team stopped at the Lynn Haven Sports Complex Thursday to allow their scent dogs to search large areas for human remains. The tracking dogs performed 'live find' training, searching for missing people. The SAR training will continue through Saturday, making different stops around the county. UPDATE: Remains found in burned vehicle in Jackson County identified 'Every environment poses its own problems that you have to work through on a windy day or travels differently on a cold day versus a hot day near the water. In the woods on the beach,' Bay County Search and Rescue K-9 Handler Stephanie Sinnett said. The Bay County Sheriff's Office SAR team responds to an average of 25 calls a year. They deploy wherever they're needed, even outside of Bay County. 'Some of these dogs will be called upon for a missing child depending on their area that they live in. In missing elderly person or something like that. And some of them will go to disaster sites like where the hurricanes are, building collapses, hikers lost out in the woods, in the mountains,' Sinnett said. It sometimes takes years for a K-9 to earn their certification. Handlers volunteer their time. They're constantly training with their dogs, building a bond that strengthens their partnership. 'When you get that partnership and you're able to help solve a crime or help find someone's missing loved one. That's what it's all about at the end of the day, is helping find someone's missing loved one,' Bay County Search and Rescue Sergeant Peggy Wilson said. Candlelight vigil held in honor of Kadance former Miss Okaloosa County Teen USA This is the 13th year Bay County Search and Rescue has conducted training seminars. They're also looking for new members to join the team. To find application details, Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
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‘She was humble': Okaloosa pageant queen's coach remembers teen after tragic death
WEST MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Kadance Fredericksen, the 2024 Teen Miss Okaloosa County, will be known as a beacon of hope and light for others especially to her pageant coach. Michelle Watts coached Fredericksen since she was 15 years old. Fredericksen's mother would drive her from Baker, Florida, to West Mobile, Alabama, for practice with Watts. News 5 Drone reveals massive Novelis construction site — economic boom forecast for Bay Minette The two met when Fredericksen was preparing for Miss Florida Teen USA. 'She was the light in every room that she was in,' Watts said. 'But yet she was meek and humble at the same time.' She said that Fredericksen made an impact on her life, making her the Coaching Student of the Year for 2024. 'I have several people that come through my door, and normally they're here for me to go ahead and coach them and me to be their mentor,' Watts said. 'However, some people that do come through my door; they're coaching me and mentoring me,' Watts said that Fredericksen was one of those people. Leaving behind a legacy for not just pageantry but also for children in need all across the world. 'Even though she passed away at 18 years old, literally, her life story and her life start song still sings,' she said. 'She is going to have such a legacy behind her.' Kadance created Kada's Promise when she was 13 years old. That has now helped children all over the United States and three other countries. Kada's Promise is an organization that collects teddy bears and blankets to children enduring abuse and trauma like she did when she was younger. Watts said the teen's childhood, her loving family and stepmom, was a big reason why Kadance was so strong. Red Light Masks: The New Beauty Trend 'One of my favorite things that I got to witness about Kadence and her mom, Lisa, was that her mom was able to display the love of Christ to her in every aspect,' Watts said. 'She was there to love her, support her and whatever she did, and she truly did love unconditionally,' she continued. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
