- ROLL CALL for the week ending Aug. 17 19 Aug 2018 00:12 Northwest Florida Daily News By Thomas Voting Reports Saturday Aug 18, 2018 at 4:00 PM Here is how Florida U.S. Sens. Democrat Bill Nelson and Republican Marco Rubio voted on major issues during the week ending Aug. 17: SENATE Judge Marvin Quattlebaum: Voting 62-28, the Senate …
- Destin Council to ponder emergency corridor, ban on vehicles 19 Aug 2018 00:12 Northwest Florida Daily News DESTIN — During the peak of the summer season, crowds on local beaches make it very difficult for lifeguards and other first responders to reach swimmers and other people in distress, said Joe D’Agostino, beach safety division chief for the Destin Fire …
- Man avoids serious injuries in rollover crash 19 Aug 2018 00:12 Northwest Florida Daily News Staff report Saturday Aug 18, 2018 at 5:39 PM Aug 18, 2018 at 5:39 PM SHALIMAR — A Crestview man suffered minor injuries Saturday morning when his vehicle overturned on General Bond Boulevard near Shalimar. Zachery M. Pratt was traveling south on General …
- Man dies after crash on I-10 19 Aug 2018 00:12 Northwest Florida Daily News Staff report Saturday Aug 18, 2018 at 5:31 PM Aug 18, 2018 at 5:31 PM DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — A man from Zephyrhills died Thursday after crashing his vehicle on Interstate 10 near U.S. Highway 331. The 67-year-old driver, whose name was not immediately …
- Early voting kicks off in Volusia, Flagler for Florida's primary election 19 Aug 2018 00:05 Daytona Beach News Journal DAYTONA BEACH — Outside the library on City Island, the earliest of early voters walked through a busy and clamorous parking lot. Campaign signs festooned the grounds. Party supporters brandished pamphlets. Vendors from a farmers market hawked produce …
- In Florida, a fight over dog racing pits a waning generation of gamblers and trainers against animal rights advocates 18 Aug 2018 23:31 Southcoast Today LONGWOOD, Fla. — The greyhound race has followed the same pattern for almost a century. With a metallic screech the lure sets off, and eight dogs burst onto the track in chase. A half-minute later, the explosion of speed leaves a trail of sand, cigarette …
- Florida election officials seek info as support builds for Nelson’s Russian-hack claim 18 Aug 2018 21:55 Naked Politics | Miami Herald @alextdaugherty @greggordon2 Florida election officials said Saturday they are seeking more information to combat any possibility of ongoing hacking efforts on county voting systems, as support mounted over the weekend for Sen. Bill Nelson’s recent claims …
- Police: Florida woman stole donations meant for slain girl's family 18 Aug 2018 21:25 WESH JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Authorities are searching for a Florida woman caught on video surveillance camera stealing a jar full of donations intended to help the family of a 7-year-old girl slain in gun crossfire. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said …
- Early voting underway in Central Florida 18 Aug 2018 21:12 Fox 35 Orlando
- Cooper: Ruling On Amendment Eight Could Come Monday 18 Aug 2018 20:37 WFSU A decision on the fate of an education amendment to Florida’s constitution could arrive as soon as Monday. Arguments over Amendment Eight center on whether its ballot summary is misleading to voters. The League of Women Voters of Florida claims the …
