NORTHWEST FLORIDA

UF/IFAS expert offers statewide guidance for Florida home chefs on food laws

FLORIDA — Aspiring home chefs across Florida looking to sell cheesecake or other culinary creations face a challenging prospect due…

6 months ago

Disease-resistant wine grapes could boost Florida’s wine industry

FLORIDA — Researchers at the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) are harvesting their first crop…

6 months ago

Need a GEEK? Niceville.com has one for you!

NICEVILLE, Fla. — Niceville.com is excited to announce the addition of the popular tech column, “It’s Geek to Me,” written…

6 months ago

Potential disruptions on US Hwy 98 across the Emerald Coast this week

US HIGHWAY 98, Fla.—Motorists traveling on US 98 along the Emerald Coast should be prepared for potential delays and traffic disruptions this week due to ongoing construction and…

6 months ago

Officials advise safety as jellyfish near Florida Panhandle beaches

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. — Purple flags are flying as reports of jellyfish near the shore have prompted officials to…

6 months ago

New technologies may boost Florida oyster harvests and reduce labor

FLORIDA—University of Florida experts say new technologies could increase oyster harvests in Florida while reducing labor. Florida’s oyster population has declined significantly over the past 15 years…

6 months ago

Okaloosa STEMM Academy student named to Junior Innovators Top 300

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — Emmalyn Otzenberger from Okaloosa STEMM Academy has been named one of the Top 300 Junior Innovators…

6 months ago

Pensacola Scallop Search reveals promising signs

PENSACOLA, Fla. — New survey results from the 2024 Pensacola Scallop Search show encouraging signs for the bay scallop population…

6 months ago

Okaloosa Sheriff’s captain among 15 graduates of prestigious state program

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla, — Captain Joseph Fulghum of the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office has graduated from the Executive Leadership Seminar,…

6 months ago

Walton, Okaloosa men sentenced for cocaine trafficking conspiracy

NORTHWEST FLORIDA — Three local men have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute…

6 months ago