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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Politics
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Northwest Florida Defense Coalition hosting congressional, military leaders
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Santa Rosa County Economic Development Office is hosting the 2025 Military Base Update this week. Bay Minette police search for 'armed' suspect after deadly shooting at house party This event will be at the Santa Rosa County Auditorium. Doors open at 7:30 a.m., and the program runs from 8 a.m. to noon. The forum will bring together senior military officials and congressional leaders to discuss military impact in the region and future plans, according to a news release from the Northwest Florida Defense Coalition. The release said mission updates from NAS Pensacola, NAS Whiting Field, Hurlburt Field and Eglin Air Force Base will be presented. Lawmakers responsible for military policies and appropriations will also participate including Texas U.S. Representatives John Carter and Tony Gonzales, according to the release. Severe T-Storm Watch Cancelled, More Severe Storms Possible Tuesday Carter is the chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs. Gonzales is a member of the House Appropriations Committee and a Navy veteran who served in Pensacola at Corry Station. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
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Lady Raiders advance to NJCAA National Championship game
YUMA, Az (WMBB) – Northwest Florida State defeated top-seeded Florida Southwestern 3–1 in the NJCAA Division I World Series semifinals Friday, advancing to the national championship game. The Lady Raiders will face Florida Southwestern in a rematch Saturday at 3 p.m. CDT in the 2025 NJCAA Division I Softball World Series national championship game. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Sport
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Lady Raiders clinch postseason berth after perfect season
NICEVILLE, Fla. (WMBB) – The 20-0 Northwest Florida softball team has secured a playoff berth after finishing conference play with a perfect record. At the start of the season, little was expected by the team following two straight years in which national title runs were cut short. A roster dominated by freshmen was assembled, mixing up the previous year's rhythm. However, as the season progressed, the Lady Raiders found their momentum unchanged despite the new faces. Currently, the Lady Raiders are riding a 38-game winning streak and have compiled a season record of 54 wins and two losses. An undefeated record at home has been maintained, and the top spot in the Panhandle Conference was secured for the third consecutive year. Sophomore pitcher Cailyn Heyl has been credited with leading the defense, recording 128 strikeouts across 56 games this season. The Lady Raiders are now awaiting their opponent for the FCSAA Division I Championship Series, which is scheduled to begin Wednesday, May 7. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Sport
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New Panhandle dynasty, NWF brings home another title
NICEVILLE, Fla. (WMBB) – The Northwest Florida State Women's Basketball team meets the criteria to be called a dynasty after winning its third NJCAA Championship in five seasons. Winning the title was redemption for the NWF sophomores who suffered a heartbreaking overtime defeat in the national championship game last season. Despite many of the freshman from the 2023-24 team receiving offers to play at four-year schools, they all decided to stay at NWF and redeem their sophomore teammates who moved on. Northwest Florida Head Coach Bart Walker said watching his players accomplish their year-long goal was truly an honor. 'Last year was, you know, it was it was a hard pill to swallow,' Walker said. 'The sophomores were hurt by last year, and many of them had an opportunity to leave and go to Division One. And I think that's why they had this success this year because, you know, we talk about being selfless and giving to others, and they did that.' With a third NJCAA Championship under his belt, Coach Walker joined elite company in the coaching ranks. He is now just three titles behind the Gulf Coast State College coaching legend, Roonie Scoval, who was inducted into the national Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. Walker was inducted into the FCSAA Hall of Fame earlier this year, and his resume could easily find him a Division One coaching position, but he says he has no plans of leaving Niceville. 'Everybody asks me, you know, are you looking for it, you know, to get to the next level,' Walker said. 'I've been there. I'm just really uncomfortable being at Northwest Florida. The quality of life for me and my family is off the charts. And, if you start chasing those kind of things, then you lose sight of what the real thing is, and that's about these people and these young ladies and these athletes here at Northwest Florida.' The Lady Raiders are planning to hold a community celebration at the NWF campus next week. The tentative plan is Tuesday, April 8, but the official time and date should be announced this weekend. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
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LSU student arrested in Okaloosa County after ticket given for underage drinking: OCSO
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a Louisiana State University student after they had previously given him a ticket for underage drinking. Boil water notice issued in Milton, Florida — what we know According to an OCSO news release, deputies spotted the student on Sunfish Street in Destin around 2 p.m. on Monday, March 31, with an alcoholic beverage. Deputies said they stopped him, issued him a notice to appear in court and then released him. Later during the day on Luke Avenue, one of the deputies who previously spotted the LSU student spotted another man with alcohol who the deputy said looked very similar to the student. The deputy determined it was the same person as before and arrested him. Northwest Florida Special Election results The 19-year-old was taken to the Okaloosa County Jail. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
