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Hosts Spencer Neuharth, Ryan Callaghan, and Randall Williams touch on a primal fight against a primate, talk with Okaloosa County's Natural Resources Chief Alex Fogg about creating the world's largest artificial reef, get another round of turkey reports from the crew, cheer on Seth in 1-Minute Fishing, play show-and-tell, and hear from Duncan Murdock, a paleontologist from the University of Oxford Museum of Natural History about the newly uncovered dinosaur highway in England. Watch the live stream on the MeatEater Podcast Network YouTube channel. Connect with The MeatEater Podcast Network MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

     Slam the Gavel welcomes John Scott from Florida to the podcast. John is the victim of multiple DCF Civil Rights Violations by a caseworker that has since left DCF. It all started November 6th, 2023. The caseworker, B. Bachelor, was rude, made malicious insinuations and wanted John to go into detail about DV that was done to him by his ex while in front of the children. This caseworker criminally conspired with multiple members of the Okaloosa County, FL Sheriff's Department to have him arrested for allegedly being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. However, there was a paperwork issue.... Where is the accountability??     John discussed his story and has a 2023 arrest case sealed by a Federal Judge and a 2022 Civil Rights Violation case sealed as well. John has court on April 7th, 2025 and has reached out to 200 law firms and found one that deals with DCF cases. John is trying to get the retainer together to be represented by Rapier Law Firm from Illinois. To Reach John Scott:  nkchvactech315@gmail.com***** Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)Maryann Petri: dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@maryannpetriFacebook:  https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guitarpeace/Pinterest: Slam The Gavel Podcast/@guitarpeaceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryann-petri-62a46b1ab/  YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536  Twitter https://x.com/PetriMaryannEzlegalsuit.comhttps://ko-fi.com/maryannpetri*DISCLAIMER* The use of this information is at the viewer/user's own risk. Not financial, medical nor legal advice as the content on this podcast does not constitute legal, financial, medical or any other professional advice. Viewer/user's should consult with the relevant professionals. Reproduction, distribution, performing, publicly displaying and making a derivative of the work is explicitly prohibited without permission from content creator. Podcast is protected by owner. The content creator maintains the exclusive right and any unauthorized copyright infringement is subject to legal prosecution. Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

The SS United States, formerly the world's fastest transatlantic passenger liner, is about to become the world's biggest artificial reef. Later this week, the liner will be towed on its last voyage from Philadelphia to Mobile, Alabama, where it'll be stripped of fuel and other biohazards. Then it will be towed to waters off Okaloosa County, which bought the ship to give both sea creatures and divers a refuge. The county also plans a land-based museum honoring the ship's legacy. We speak with Alex Fogg, who's in charge of natural resources for the county. 

BREAKING NEWS: Governor DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in North Florida ahead of a winter storm bringing snow and sleet and more. We recorded an interview Monday with Okaloosa County Emergency Management Director Patrick Maddox. 

rWotD Episode 2795: Destin Executive Airport Welcome to Random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia’s vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Saturday, 28 December 2024 is Destin Executive Airport.Destin Executive Airport (IATA: DSI, ICAO: KDTS, FAA LID: DTS), also known as Coleman Kelly Field, is a public use airport owned by and located in Okaloosa County, Florida. The airport is one nautical mile (2 km) east of the central business district of Destin, Florida. It is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2021–2025, which categorized it as a general aviation facility.Although many U. S. airports use the same three-letter location identifier for the FAA and IATA, this airport is assigned DTS by the FAA and DSI by the IATA. The airport's ICAO identifier is KDTS. Due to its close proximity to Eglin Air Force Base and the high levels of military flight activity, all flights to or from Destin Executive Airport must adhere to "special air traffic rules" and obtain ATC clearance before entering the Eglin/Valparaiso terminal area. The Destin Executive Airport is an independent general flight office possessed and worked by Okaloosa Area, and is not reliant on ad valorem charges.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:21 UTC on Saturday, 28 December 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Destin Executive Airport on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Stephen.

If you're like me, when it comes to sporting events, the only thing coming out of the stands should be cheers and chants, and the only thing leaving the field should be the occasional ball or a t-shirt fired from a canon. We'll come back to that.On this episode: you'll find out which sports fans tried to kill Santa Claus; we'll find out what stadium security personnel and Acorn Cop have in common; and we'll meet the very first person to ever come back to life after dying on the show.Also, if you had been listening to this as a Patreon supporter, you would enjoy an additional 9 minutes where we discussed the theatre of human pain that is professional soccer; you'd learn about the single worst fan over-reaction to the loss of a game in sports history; you'd take a listen through the incestuous, genital-laden world of European sports chants; and you'd learn why urine works better on tear gas than jellyfish stings. They say at its core, soccer transcends language, class, or background. It's all about people coming together with nothing more than a ball and some open space. All that will be true about today's episode, except for the part about space. A lot of disasters are the result of multiple preventable causes coming together in the worst way. Nowhere is that more true than in today's episode - but for the most part, it was the police. The Ghana Institute of Architects may have called the setting for today's story a death trap, which is why I have petitioned to change the name to the Ghana Institute of Architects and Psychic Predictions. You'll just have to wait and find out for yourself.Celebrity guests include: multiple-injury lawsuit artist, Santa Claus; hot air balloon novice, the Easter Bunny; former wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys, Michael Irvin; former Okaloosa County, Florida, Sheriff's Deputy, Jesse Hernandez, aka Acorn Cop; and President of Ghana, President John Kufuor.If the idea of getting episodes a little early and ad-free with ridiculously interesting extra material strikes you as a good thing, you can find out more at: www.patreon.com/funeralkazoo All older episodes can be found on any of your favorite channels Apple : https://tinyurl.com/5fnbumdw Spotify : https://tinyurl.com/73tb3uuw IHeartRadio : https://tinyurl.com/vwczpv5j Podchaser : https://tinyurl.com/263kda6w Stitcher : https://tinyurl.com/mcyxt6vw Google : https://tinyurl.com/3fjfxatt Spreaker : https://tinyurl.com/fm5y22su Podchaser : https://tinyurl.com/263kda6w RadioPublic : https://tinyurl.com/w67b4kec PocketCasts. : https://pca.st/ef1165v3 CastBox : https://tinyurl.com/4xjpptdr Breaker. : https://tinyurl.com/4cbpfayt Deezer. : https://tinyurl.com/5nmexvwt Follow us on the socials for more Facebook : www.facebook.com/doomsdaypodcast Instagram : www.instagram.com/doomsdaypodcast Twitter : www.twitter.com/doomsdaypodcast If you like the idea of your podcast hosts wearing more than duct tape and bits of old Halloween costumes for clothes and can spare a buck or two, you can now buy me a coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/doomsday or join the patreon at www.funeralkazoo.com/doomsday

Repairs Complete on Icon of the Seas is the lead story on Friday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, October 4, 2024 with hillie Falls. Also today, Okaloosa County and the SS United States; Launch of Mexico Cruise Season: Villa Vie Odyssey Sails; More Itinerary Changes From Carnival; Princess Ship Snaps Mooring Lines; Tragic Ferry Accident; and Lots more, live today at 11 AM EDT. CLICK for video feed #fridaytravelandcruiseindustrynews #podcast #msccruises #cruisenews #travelnews #cruise #travel #chilliescruises #chilliefalls #chilliechats #whill_us Thanks for visiting my channel. NYTimes The Daily, the flagship NYT podcast with a massive audience. "Vacationing In The Time Of Covid" https://nyti.ms/3QuRwOS Cruise Ship Doctor Cruise: https://bookayt.net/cruisedoctor/ To access the Travel and Cruise Industry News podcast; https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/trav... or go to https://accessadventure.net/ To subscribe: http://bit.ly/chi-fal I appreciate super chats or any other donation to support my channel. For your convenience, please visit: https://paypal.me/chillie9264?locale.... Chillie's Cruise Schedule: https://www.accessadventure.net/chillies-trip-calendar/ For your mobility needs, contact me, Whill.inc/US, at (844) 699-4455 use SRN 11137 or call Scootaround at 1.888.441.7575. Use SRN 11137. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ChilliesCruises Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chillie.falls X: https://twitter.com/ChillieFalls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chilliefalls/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chilliescruises Business Email: chillie@chilliefalls.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Flashback, I want to you to imagine this town, our County with only two or three hotels or inns. Dirt roads abound. A commercial airport has not yet been created. The railroad in the County is still relatively new and the only way to get to Okaloosa County by land is by rail. No bridges have been built and places like Destin are minor blips on a map, let alone the consciousness of would-be vacationers. In fact, vacationing in Okaloosa County isn't even a thing.   Mail was delivered by boat and yes people would come by boat if not by rail. This is a story about the early days of tourism in our County centered around a vacation rental dating back to the 1920s that is no longer with us today. The Valparaiso Inn

5.28.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Biden Campaign's Offense, VP Harris & the Black Male Vote, Rep. Pressley's Project 2025 Warning In a bold move, President Joe Biden's campaign showed up outside Trump's New York City criminal hush money trial while the world awaits a verdict, with actor Robert De Niro and two former police officers to refocus Trump's role in Jan. 6. Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledges the importance of the Black male vote. We'll share what she said in a recent interview. A recent poll asked: In what decade was America's greatest? We'll show you the results of the Smerconish Podcast Poll. You shouldn't be surprised.  We have the 911 calls to The Okaloosa County, Florida Sheriff's Office the day U.S. Senior Airman Roger Fortson was gunned down in his home on May 3.   Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley lays out the dangers of the far-right's  "Project 2025. And in tonight's Marketplace segment, Cheer Phi.  A cheerleading movement HBCU style Stomp-n-shake reigns.  #BlackStarNetwork advertising partners:Fanbase

(AURN News) - The Pentagon is responding to the shooting death of a 23-year-old Black airman who was killed by an Okaloosa County, Florida deputy last week. Roger Fortson was shot and killed by the deputy on May 3rd after authorities responded to a call about a disturbance. Famed attorney Ben Crump held a news conference Thursday condemning Fortson's death. Attorney Crump says that deputies had the wrong apartment. “You are free in your home from people using excessive forces and searches and seizures of your home. And Roger had that right. He had that right to the Second Amendment. He had that right to the Fourth Amendment,” Crump said. "He was protecting us so that we could have that right," said Chantemekki Fortson, Roger Fortson's mother, referring to her son's military service and the rights afforded by the Second and Fourth Amendments that Crump cited. Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden said in a statement that a deputy "responded to a call of a disturbance in progress where he encountered an armed man. The deputy shot the man, who later succumbed to his injuries." Body camera footage of the shooting was publicly released this week. Crump also released a FaceTime video showing Fortson on a call with his girlfriend at the time he was shot. At a Pentagon briefing, Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder addressed Fortson's death, saying "The Secretary is following this closely. And I would like to offer our thoughts and prayers to airman Fortson's family. We are of course saddened at the loss of one of our own. I know that his death is currently under investigation, so I'll have to refer you to the Florida civil authorities for any questions about what happened, but we do know that his family is grieving and we offer our sincere condolences." The shooting has sparked outrage among civil rights activists. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the tragic incident. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A deputy and his sergeant with the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office in Florida fired on his patrol car after being startled by an acorn. The internet turned the incident into a farce, but there are reasons why this happened. American Cop Editor Erick Gelhaus joins us to explain the human factors behind the headline.  Have a topic idea or guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know. Email podcast@gunsmagazine.com. EPISODE SPONSOR The GUNS Magazine Podcast is presented by 4Patriots. When things go sideways, will you be prepared? 4Patriots has you covered with preparedness products you can use NOW… and that could save your life later. Their NEW solar generator, the Patriot Power Generator 2000X, has double the capacity and is expandable so that you can run big appliances — like your fridge — even longer. It uses the endless free power of the sun to also power other devices like an electric blanket, microwave, RV air conditioner or even an electric wheelchair. Plus, it's expandable and comes with a free solar panel. The Patriot Power Generator includes twelve outlets — four of which are AC — so you can power more devices at once. And two USB-C outlets allow you to charge your phone 20X faster than a regular plug. Best of all, this NEW solar generator is fume-free. Safe to use inside. And never needs gas — ever! Visit 4Patriots.com/GUNMAG to view this week's discounts and deals. -- Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign-up for our newsletter to get the GUNS Magazine Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week.

A Florida deputy sheriff unloaded his pistol at his own patrol car after being startled by an acorn that dropped on the car roof. It gets better. The supervisory sergeant joined the deputy in shooting his cruiser. Oh, did we tell you there was a handcuffed suspect in the car? Certainly there are some lessons to be learned here.  Another Ohio Sheriff has come forward to address the information and intelligence that was shared with senior law enforcement officials. What is the realistic threat facing the people of the United States? What can be done by every adult in America to prepare for this threat? During our Tech Talk from EOTech Optics, Professor Paul will address aging eyes and changing vision. How can we use technology to make our lives better and ensure success when it comes to the employment of arms?    Thanks for being a part of SOTG! We hope you find value in the message we share. If you've got any questions, here are some options to contact us: Send an Email Send a Text Call Us Enjoy the show! And remember… You're a Beginner Once, a Student For Life! TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE Huge thanks to our Partners: EOTech | FrogLube | Hi-Point Firearms | Spike's Tactical [0:00:00] EOTech Talk - EOTechInc.com TOPIC: Red Dots for Aging Eyes, using Technology to improve Train with Us: SOTGU.com [0:00:00] Pro Tip of the Week - FrogLube.com TOPIC: Shotguns in the Mud - MAC 1014 [0:00:00] SOTG Homeroom - CrossbreedHolsters.com TOPIC: Florida deputy fires weapon after mistaking sound of acorn hitting patrol car for gunshot abcnews.go.com [1:08:00] Terrorism Awareness and our Northern Border www.lakecountyohio.gov VIDEOS https://youtu.be/_bBdXdAhzBg SOURCES From abcnews.go.com: A Florida deputy is seen firing his weapon repeatedly at his patrol vehicle after mistaking the sound of an acorn hitting the roof of the car for a muffled gunshot, according to video released alongside a sheriff's office investigation. Newly released body camera footage of the November 2023 incident shows the dramatic moments the Okaloosa County deputy shot at his patrol vehicle while a handcuffed suspect was inside. "I'm hit! I'm hit!" the deputy, Jesse Hernandez, can be heard yelling, though no one was shooting at him. (Click Here for Full Article)

On tonight's program: Florida has a doctor shortage and a legislative measure to help address that issue is fast-tracking its way through the process; Any local government entity in Florida that provides utility services could find itself limited in how much of the resulting revenue could be shifted to general revenue under a bill that's still moving forward in the Legislature; Verbal abuse of law officers and other first responders would mean criminal penalties under a bill now under consideration in Tallahassee; And the sound of an acorn hitting a police cruiser sounded so much like gunfire that two Okaloosa County sheriffs deputies opened fire on a suspect already in custody.

The charred remains of a mobile home are all what's left after a deadly plane crash in Clearwater, Marion County deputies are investigating a deadly crash involving a stolen patrol vehicle and how friendly grizzlies ended up in Okaloosa County late last month.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Okaloosa Beach Safety and other area lifeguard programs were created out of the tragedies on June 8, 2003, also known as Black Sunday. Listen to how Okaloosa County and Destin evolved into having a robust, professional lifeguarding program that continues to save lives every year through water safety education, contacts and rescues.

Recorded on July 3rd, we visit Chief Meterologist Chris Smith in the NewsChannel 7 Studio (WJHG) to discuss the recent drownings in our area, Florida Research on Drownings in the state, Billfish Tournament, Fireworks and a few laughs. There is a lot more to forecasting the weather and keeping you safe than you may think. 

Today's story comes to you from the 1950s,  from a gentleman named Jimmy G Warr Sr. who was a boy living in Fort Walton at the time. He and his friends – the three amigos – had discovered what I have dreamed about for years living in beautiful Okaloosa County and it landed their story in every newspaper across the country.

Destin-Fort Walton Beach has had many names. We take you through the origin story of  VPS and how early developers in Valparaiso, Eglin Air Force Base and a partnership with Okaloosa County have influenced what it is today and how it will continue to be successful in the future.

Alex Fogg is the Coastal Resource Manager for Okaloosa County where he helps plan and facilitate our artificial reef program. Listen as he talks about some of the past, present and future plans they have for the area. We discuss everything from chicken coops and the current FADs to new FADs and a possible future deployment that could rival the U.S.S. Oriskany!

In honor of Black History Month, hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Juanita Sanks about her faith journey, living through the civil rights movement, and the importance of being involved in the church.

Take a drive around Okaloosa County and you are sure to come across the names of small towns or should I say communities that don't have much prominence on a map and without some simple signage you probably wouldn't know they even existed. This episode is about one of these communities, Dorcas Just outside of the city limits of Crestview heading east on U.S. Highway 90 past the Shoal River and past the Emerald Coast Zoo, you'll hit the intersection of County Road 393 in another not so well-known community of Deerland. Turn north and you are well on your way to the Community of Dorcas. You'll pass the Shoal River once again and you'll see a white sandy beach area on one of the banks, an area I'm told that locals use to or may still, gather for relaxation and socializing. The Dorcas Baptist Church has the most signage and there's a reason the community kind of centers around the church area. The name itself, Dorcas, has origins in the Bible mentioned in both the New Testament books of Acts and Peter as a woman known for her good works and acts of mercy. To learn more about this community I went to a Dorcas local, who just so happens to be the Executive Director of the Baker Block museum.

On this episode of FLASHBACK we explore how people in Okaloosa County used to talk and write and express themselves through the years.

#fitness  #swim #podcast  https://ecfitnessfoundation.org/Did you know you could play water polo in Destin Florida ?This Episode of Luxe Life Discovered has guest Kathi Heapy The Emerald Coast Fitness Foundation is a public charity formed to develop physical fitness and water safety among the youth and adults of Okaloosa County by providing facilities and programs that will deliver opportunities for instruction, training, and competitive excellence, primarily in the sports of swimming, running, and cycling. The Emerald Coast Fitness Foundation proudly manages the Taj Renee Community Aquatic Center (Destin), the Bernie R. Lefebvre Aquatic Center (FWB), and the ROC Pool (Crestview).

This is an addition to our very first episode of FLASHBACK which explored the history of the Racetrack, once located off of Racetrack Road. James Ward reached out to FLASHBACK and we were able to talk with him about his memories of this track from the 1950s. We were also able to explore a notable figure in Okaloosa County history, Silas Gibson. Thanks for listening and we'll see around town.

A former tennis coach suspected of sexually assaulting a youngster in 2007 was arrested in Massachusetts. Mark Burns allegedly had a sexual contact with a 16-year-old between March 2006 and March 2007. He reportedly revealed to the victim's mother in March 2007 that he intended to marry her. Sheriff's Office: The victim's mother called. Investigators proceeded to his 7th Avenue residence but he bolted; he's been on the run since. The Sheriff's Office said Burns wasn't found until recently. Burns, 70, was supposedly working at a deli with the self-governed 12 Tribes cult in Plymouth, Massachusetts. He was arrested Oct. 27 and will be extradited to Okaloosa County.If you like TRUE CRIME TODAY - Be sure to search and subscribe wherever you download podcasts! Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-a-true-crime-podcast/id1504280230?uo=4 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0GYshi6nJCf3O0aKEBTOPs Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/real-ghost-stories-online-2/dark-side-of-wikipedia-true-crime-disturbing-stories iHeart https://www.iheart.com/podcast/270-Dark-Side-of-Wikipedia-Tru-60800715 Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/565dc51b-d214-4fab-b38b-ae7c723cb79a/Dark-Side-of-Wikipedia-True-Crime-Dark-History Google Podcasts https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzUwMDEyNjAucnNz Or Search "True Crime Today" for the best in True Crime ANYWHERE you get podcasts! Support the show at http://www.patreon.com/truecrimetoday

Okaloosa County has the distinction of being the first County in the state to accomplish certain "Firsts". Listen to the stories of becoming a Purple Heart County, the first Special Olympics County and how Fish Aggregating Devices are a game changer for anglers in the Gulf of Mexico. Need more Okaloosa County government information? - Go to MyOkaloosa.com

This episode features Steve Smith, chief revenue officer at LiveOak Fiber, a service provider formed in July 2022 with plans to bring fiber broadband to Glynn County, Georgia and Okaloosa County, Florida. We talk about LiveOak's background story and buildout plans, which are funded with $150 million from InfraRed Capital Partners, and we discuss what a new fiber network will mean for the communities on Florida's Emerald Coast and Georgia's Golden Isles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There were drive-ins as early as the 1910s, but the first patented drive-in was opened I 1933 by Richard Hollingshead in New Jersey. He created it as a solution for people unable to comfortably fit into smaller movie theater seats after creating a mini drive-in for his mother. Hollingshead advertised his drive-in as a place where “The whole family is welcome, regardless of how noisy the children are.” Drive ins began to take off around the country in the 50s and 60s and their popularity was evident  in Okaloosa County, too.

This hour we talk more about how a guy in Okaloosa County takes deputies on a high speed chase with a "Lawn Mower". Also a New York City store clerk facing 2 Degree Murder Charges after defending himself from being attacked. Hunter Biden may face prostitution charges after new details were leaked from his laptop.

Listen to AFSOC historians discuss the early history of Hurlburt Field and AFSOC, as well as some funny, serious and patriotic stories about this elite group known as the Air Commandos. Learn more about Okaloosa County services at myokaloosaa.com

More people are moving to Okaloosa County and the question remains, what will the future bring for more housing and other development opportunities? Today we sit down with Nathan Sparks, the Executive Director for One Okaloosa Economic Development, to talk about exciting things happening how throughout the Destin and surrounding areas, as well what you can expect in the near future for residential, job growth, and other projects on the horizon. A great listen for all real estate professionals and anyone looking to buy or sell here in Florida! CONTACT NATHAN: nathan@oneokaloosa.org ____________ Jeff Adamson, CEO and Broker for Keller Williams Emerald Coast, has over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, and his company has grown to 7 offices with over 400 agents from Panama City Beach to Pensacola. Each week on the podcast, Jeff hosts valuable conversations with top-producing agents and established community professionals here on the Florida Emerald Coast to gain perspective on what they are seeing with the local market, and share personal stories of building wealth through a rewarding career in real estate. WATCH ON YOUTUBE AND FACEBOOK Facebook.com/kwemeraldcoast FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM instagram.com/kwemeraldcoast OFFICIAL WEBSITE emeraldcoastkellerwilliams.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thepointkw/message

In this episode, Laurie interviews Ted Corcoran, President/CEO of the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce. Having had experience in hospitality, and customer service, and as a previously elected official, Ted has a unique perspective. He brings together local businesses and nonprofits in Fort Walton Beach, as he leads his team of staff and volunteers to make an incredible impact in the community.    Join us as we talk about:  ✔️ What is the Chamber of Commerce ✔️ How the Chamber can assist anyone moving to a new town/city ✔️ The only chamber with a non-profit shelter for homeless individuals ✔️ The power of businesses and non-profits coming together to impact a community   Ted Corcoran, President/CEO tedcorcoran@fwbchamber.org 850-244-8191   Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce 34 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548   Ft. Walton Beach Welcome Center 115 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548   GFWBCC is the only chamber with a non-profit, One Hopeful Place (OHP) in Okaloosa County that serves unaccompanied individuals and veterans experiencing homelessness. OHP operates a 50-bed shelter for men and a 10-bed shelter for women who have the desire to make changes in their current circumstances. Their mission is to be the front door into permanent housing and end the cycle of homelessness for those experiencing housing loss in Okaloosa County. They have helped about 200 people to be able to get off the streets since 2018 and 65% of those 200 have been able to find permanent housing as of 2021.     Chamber: https://www.fwbchamber.org Shelter: https://onehopefulplace.org   https://www.bridgewaycenter.org   Connect With Us!   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauriewithastory  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauriewithastory  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/lauriewithstory  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauriewithastory Https://www.lauriewithastory.com

Over the years Northwest Florida and Okaloosa County was the set for movies dating back to the 1940s like Twelve O'clock High (1949) starring Gregory Peck about aircrews in the United States Army's Eighth Air Force, who flew daylight bombing missions against Nazi Germany. There was  Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo (1944) based on the real-life experiences of the pilots and crew of the famed Doolittle Raid.    John Wayne's “The Green Berets,” was filmed at Eglin and more recently a movie called Frogs in 1972 where an upper class family who hunted and killed through the years and nature, including large bullfrogs rise up and attack them on an island. Its no surprise that this did not win an Academy Award We also had Transformers: Dark of the Moon and Truman Show filmed in nearby Seaside in South Walton. One of the most notable ones was filmed in Shalimar, Destin and Navarre was JAWS II, Starring Roy Scheider, who was known to frequent the local bars when they weren't shooting the film

Join us for a humorous take on Florida news as we check in on oddball headlines from around the Sunshine State.In Brevard County, rednecks take their airboat for a joyride in the streets, wreaking havoc and lighting fireworks. in Clay County, fireworks kick off the New Year by burning down a home. In West Palm Beach, a 23-year-old 'doctor' is duping patients around town with his fake office and phony medical licenses. In Okaloosa County, deputies respond to a truck fire started by the driver, to give the deputies 'something to do'.Veteran journalists Cory and Kirsten O'Donnell may not be comedians, but they easily find the comedy behind Florida's headlines. See more episodes on our website, FloridaFreakshow.com.Like what you hear?Make sure to follow our virtual freak show on Twitter and like us on Facebook.Subscribe to Florida FreakshowApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XA1fuqSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2XA5BBAStitcher: https://bit.ly/frkshw-stitchrGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/frkshw-googlOvercast: https://bit.ly/2XxbgZ9Pocket Cast: https://pca.st/fs6x8u9giHeart Radio: https://ihr.fm/2Xt

WSRE's Jennifer Hill joins the Pensacola Expert Panel to discuss the new Beyond the Menu television show premiering this Thursday - Thanksgiving - at 8pm. Beyond the Menu serves to spotlight local restaurants to share the history behind our local favorites and to offer viewers a personal experience with exclusive dishes from each featured chef. The show is a pivot from WEAR's usual Food + Wine fundraising event. The first episode will feature Scenic 90 Cafe, McGuire's Irish Pub,  Pot Roast & Pinot, and The District: Seville Steak and Seafood. Viewers will learn about the historical context and background details of each restaurant thanks to the partnership between WEAR, University of West Florida and the Pensacola Historic Trust. The first 500 viewers to participate can make a $100 donation to WSRE/PBS and receive a voucher to each of the restaurants for an exclusive dish and wine pairing. Vouchers are packaged ready-to-gift for all the hard-to-shop-for people on your list. Jennifer explains that this will be the pilot episode in what should shape up to be an excellent series highlighting the food culture in our region from Baldwin County, AL to Okaloosa County, FL. Opportunities for restaurants to participate will be forthcoming because every restaurant has a story, and Beyond the Menu is designed to bring the experience to life for our community. If you miss the premiere on Thanksgiving evening, you can catch the program again on Saturday 11/28 and again on Thursday 12/3.

Mike and Sherri had a great discussion with the CVSO/Division Director Veterans Service Officer, Beatrice Love-Moore. Beatrice is located in Okaloosa County here in the Panhandle of Florida. She talks about being a Navy Veteran, the importance of getting established with the VA prior to discharge or retirement. She encourages everyone to exercise patience, and also speaks about navigating the VA benefits process. We hope you find this interview helpful. Resources: Veterans Affairs - www.va.gov (At this website, you can enter the name of your county, state and find your local Veteran Service Officer to help you navigate the VA system, prepare your claim, following up and much more) Support the show (http://weblink.donorperfect.com/BehindTheWarrior)

Christine Tenzycki is a former law enforcement officer in Okaloosa County, Florida, and a private security contractor. She is currently general manager of a nightclub, as well as miscellaneous duties for the owner's varied business entities. Christine spent two (2) years in Ecuador on a Peace Corps mission. She holds a bacalaureate degree in Criminal Justice, and she maintains a YouTube channel. Special Guest: Chrstine Tenzycki.

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Join us for a humorous take on Florida news as we check in on headlines from around the Sunshine State.In Okaloosa County, a man uses fake cashier checks to buy a Porsche 911 Turbo. In Miami, a man uses his COVID business loan to buy a Lamborgini and more. In Flagler County, a beachgoer uncovers a brick of cocaine washed up on the beach. In Port Charlotte, a man set his car on fire in a drive-thru using a scented candle. Finally, in West Palm Beach, a congressman paints a weird pornographic rant over the Anime cartoon industry.Veteran journalists Cory and Kirsten O'Donnell may not be comedians, but they easily find the comedy behind Florida's headlines. Like what you hear?Make sure to follow our virtual freak show on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

SAR Podcast Episode: 084 Show Notes In this session of the Saltwater Aquarium Radio podcast, in this episode, I go into the Okaloosa County reef project and 5 money saving tips for your reef tank. [...] The post Saltwater Aquarium Radio Podcast 084: Restoring The Reefs and Money Saving Tips appeared first on Saltwater Aquarium Radio.

Welcome to week two of our three-week series called, 'For The One'.Join Pastor Chris as he delivers a powerful message titled 'SERVE The One'. Follow along as he travels throughout Okaloosa County and explains when you serve the one – you are actually serving The One: Jesus!00:20 -

Okaloosa County has reached the dubious milestone of 500 diagnosed COVID-19 cases and Health Department Director Dr. Karen Chapman warned local leaders Thursday that the county is facing a critical situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Okaloosa County has reached the dubious milestone of 500 diagnosed COVID-19 cases and Health Department Director Dr. Karen Chapman warned local leaders Thursday that the county is facing a critical situation.

The state of Florida crossed a new coronavirus threshold between Wednesday and Thursday when the state recorded more than 3,000 new cases in a single day for the first time. Florida Department of Health officials reported 3,207 new cases of the deadly virus Thursday. That’s a new single day high, up from 2,610 the day before and 2,783 new cases reported Tuesday.The number hospitalized across the state jumped by 188 to 12,577. Hospitalization rates in Northwest Florida remained low, with Okaloosa County reporting just five hospitalized Wednesday with two in ICU and none on ventilators. Okaloosa and Santa Rosa counties both saw big jumps in the number of residents testing positive between Wednesday and Thursday. Okaloosa County recorded 15 new cases and Santa Rosa 14, according to numbers provided by the Department of Health.Walton County reported only one new COVID-19 case Thursday, but the victim was a 6-month-old child.Total cases in the state have now reached 85,926 and the death toll climbed by 43 overnight to 3,061.

The state of Florida crossed a new coronavirus threshold between Wednesday and Thursday when the state recorded more than 3,000 new cases in a single day for the first time. Florida Department of Health officials reported 3,207 new cases of the deadly virus Thursday. That's a new single day high, up from 2,610 the day before and 2,783 new cases reported Tuesday.The number hospitalized across the state jumped by 188 to 12,577. Hospitalization rates in Northwest Florida remained low, with Okaloosa County reporting just five hospitalized Wednesday with two in ICU and none on ventilators. Okaloosa and Santa Rosa counties both saw big jumps in the number of residents testing positive between Wednesday and Thursday. Okaloosa County recorded 15 new cases and Santa Rosa 14, according to numbers provided by the Department of Health.Walton County reported only one new COVID-19 case Thursday, but the victim was a 6-month-old child.Total cases in the state have now reached 85,926 and the death toll climbed by 43 overnight to 3,061. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Combining beautiful beaches with a disciplined, ready-made workforce, this podcast looks at the advantages of manufacturing in Okaloosa County, Florida. To discuss why a move to the Florida Panhandle might make sense, Bruce Morey senior technical editor for Manufacturing Engineering magazine is joined by Nathan Sparks, executive director of the Okaloosa County EDC.

Song Sketch Episode #7. What a man, what a mighty mighty good man. In today's episode our team checks in with the urban planner of the planned community of Tangerine Lipgloss, an unincorporated city in Okaloosa County, Florida. We also talk battles to the death and play the song "Two Riffs, One For Each of My Penises" by the band Black Ice Cream. References: * Okaloosa County, Florida * Lipgloss * Whatta Man by Salt n Pepa

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The lionfishes, known for their contrasting banded coloration and long, venomous fin rays, are beautiful and popular marine aquarium inhabitants. So what happens when they leave their native Indo-Pacific range and become established in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico? Join us, as my guest Alex Fogg - lionfish expert and Marine Resource Coordinator for Okaloosa County - describes the negative impacts of this non-native species and ongoing efforts to study and control this invader. EPISODE NOTES: Lionfish: Beautiful but Damaging Invaders from the Indo-Pacific

The Florida Department of Health has issued its Wednesday, April 1, moring report containing the number of coronavirus cases in Florida and out local Northwest Florida area.Total cases: 6,955, an increase of 214 since Tuesday night;s reportHospitalized: 890Deaths: 87 deaths, two more since Tuesday nightMost residents continue to stay in an isolated state. Children are doing school work at home and many workers are either out of work or working from home.Bay County reported two more cases overnight in Panama City and Gulf County reported their first case in this pandemic in Wewahitchka. Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties did not have nay new cases overnight.On Monday an 87-year-old man living in Okaloosa County has died of coronavirus.A 3-year-old also tested positive according to the FDOH Tuesday evening report.

The Florida Department of Health has issued its Wednesday, April 1, moring report containing the number of coronavirus cases in Florida and out local Northwest Florida area.Total cases: 6,955, an increase of 214 since Tuesday night;s reportHospitalized: 890Deaths: 87 deaths, two more since Tuesday nightMost residents continue to stay in an isolated state. Children are doing school work at home and many workers are either out of work or working from home.Bay County reported two more cases overnight in Panama City and Gulf County reported their first case in this pandemic in Wewahitchka. Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties did not have nay new cases overnight.On Monday an 87-year-old man living in Okaloosa County has died of coronavirus.A 3-year-old also tested positive according to the FDOH Tuesday evening report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Check on the show notes on my website! Welcome back to Stories from South Place! Today I'm joined by my amazing parents, Ray and Tricia Sansom. A few weeks ago the kids and I headed to "Honey and Poppy's House" for a quick weekend stay. I was so thankful to have an afternoon that we could record their story while the kids were napping! In part one of this episode (we recorded for over two hours, so I trimmed some and split it into two parts), Ray and Tricia share their story in what has become sort of the norm for this podcast -- it's the bird's eye view, if you will. They share about their lives growing up and raising a family in the beautiful area of Northwest Florida (that's the Destin/Fort Walton Beach area), as well as how they met (spoiler alert: it's super cute), fell in love, got married, and raised my sisters and me. They share about mom realizing her calling was to become a stay-at-home mom, and some of the challenges they faced with that, as well as my dad's calling to run for public office. They also discuss some stories from when my dad was elected to be a County Commissioner in Okaloosa County. They'll even end this part of the episode with a bit of a cliffhanger, because they're excellent storytellers :) In part two of this episode, we'll zero in on about a three year period of time from 2008-2011. This period of time was an extremely hard season for my family, but especially my parents. That season was also very public, so if you're from Florida, you may be familiar with the story, but I'm so thankful for the opportunity to give my parents a platform to share their side of the story. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast so that part two comes directly to your podcast app tomorrow! I would love to hear your feedback! Say hi through a DM or email! Since this is a BRAND NEW podcast, I would LOVE for you to give us a rating in iTunes to help people find the podcast! You're my personal marketing team -- so go rate it today! Also, as I work to monetize my podcast, I want to be sure to create a culture of generosity. Because we are in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic right now, I am going to give 50% of all proceeds earned in March and April from the podcast, either by donations or sponsorships, to Feeding America. Use the link below or email me to become a sponsor! SUPPORT THE PODCAST A big thank you to our sponsors - be sure to check them out! Anchor A Morales Production The Storie Co. Other Links: My website Vote Ray 2020 Ray Sansom on Facebook Ray Sansom on Instagram Find me on... Facebook Instagram Email Sign up for my newsletter (COMING SOON!) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jessica-morales3/support

The Sheriff host and writer Tony Adame and producer Nick Tomecek talk about the experience of researching and recording the six-part podcast series.

Which things remain in our presence? (Season finale)

Okaloosa County’s new Sheriff gains a crucial ally. One Crestview family’s rise and fall leads to a break in the investigation of Lester Wilson’s murder.

The investigation into Lester Wilson’s murder runs into problems from the start. The McArthurs’ history in Okaloosa County goes under the microscope.

THE SHERIFF is a new podcast from The Northwest Florida Daily News and The Gannett Company, hosted by Tony Adame, about the 1940 assassination of Lester Wilson, a Sheriff’s candidate in small-town Florida, and the conspiracy of silence that let the murder go unsolved for 18 years. At the heart of the story is Lester Wilson’s son, Ray Wilson, a Korean War hero and the youngest Sheriff in Florida history after he won the office his father pursued at just 27 years old.

 A Hurlburt Field airman charged with mistreating two dogs in his care has been jailed on animal cruelty charges, including a felony count of aggravated animal abuse.Anthony Matthew Ward, 23, appeared for the first time in court Thursday and is being held with no bond pending a mental health evaluation, according to Bill Bishop, the chief assistant state attorney for Okaloosa County.The State Attorney's Office filed one charge of felony cruelty to animals and one charge of misdemeanor cruelty to animals against Ward on behalf of Okaloosa County's Panhandle Animal Welfare Society, according to Bishop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A blockbuster report in The Guardian casts blame on former Gov. Rick Scott for a surge in HIV cases during his time in office. The paper says Scott, now a U.S. Senator, refused to accept about $70 million in federal funding to fight the disease — likely resulting in several deaths. In other items on today's Sunrise: — A Senate committee will start looking into issues related to mass violence, hearing from law enforcement, academics and mental health experts. — A battle is brewing among Senate Republicans over who will take over as Senate President in 2022 between Kathleen Passidomo and Travis Hutson, who have each donated big to the same three candidates in hopes of getting support. — News Service of Florida reporter Ana Ceballos reported that Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran is threatening to shut down the Able Trust, which is charged with helping find employment for persons with disabilities. — Adventures of Florida Man: A homeless Okaloosa County man smashed nearly two dozen vehicles with rocks and a belt buckle before falling asleep on a nearby bench. President Donald Trump "owes me one trillion dollars," the man told Sheriff’s deputies.`` Special Guest: Ana Ceballos.

Growing up, Jay Patel developed a passion for the law and pressed forward toward a career in that end. After graduating from the University of Florida, Jay served Okaloosa County as a Sworn Law Enforcement Officer. While serving in law enforcement, he gravitated toward the courtroom. After completing his law degree, Jay joined the State Attorney’s Office. During his tenure as an Assistant State Attorney, Jay served in both Okaloosa and Walton counties prosecuting thousands of criminal cases and additionally handled criminal appeals. Jay’s practice now is devoted to Litigation with a focus on Criminal Defense.

A South Carolina woman who snatched a newborn baby from a teen mother inside a Jacksonville hospital 20 years ago gets sentenced to 18 years in prison, and Edward Zakrzewski murders his wife and kids with a machete inside their home in Okaloosa County then flees to Hawaii.Special guests: Florida Times-Union investigative reporter Eileen Kelley, former prosecutor Bobby Elmore, former WEAR TV News reporter Michele Nicholson, Northwest Florida Daily News investigator reporter Tom McLaughlin, former U.S. Air Force Sgt. Jo Barker

Reporters Heather Osbourne and Tom McLaughlin talk about the latest information uncovered related to the alleged child abuse at Kenwood Elementary and the school district's handling of the case.

An Excert from Wedding Day: Bryan Flynn loves to catch fish on the Yellow River in Florida's Panhandle. He loves to drive couples to and from their weddings in his limo and he loves to stay out of people's business until one day he receives a gift that turns his world inside out. ****************************************************** From Ron Vincent: "Unlike Wedding Day, the language will not blister skin. But I hope to make you laugh, perhaps shed a tear or two, and encounter characters who entrance you. If I had to categorize Wedding Day, I would call it both a satire and a romantic comedy. Heavy on the satire part. I hope all my Kindle reader friends enjoy the story. For my soft cover readers, I will be doing signings in Northern and Southern California this year and the South - as in the southern U.S. this summer."  ****************************************************** A brief biography: Ron Vincent grew up in Fort Walton Beach, Florida and has graduate degrees from Texas A&M and the University of Notre Dame. He has taught high school students in California's Central Valley for almost thirty years. His comic novel Mother's Day reflects the cadences, humor, and eccentricities he remembers growing up in Okaloosa County, Florida. ******************************************************

Ron Vincent grew up in Fort Walton Beach, Florida and has graduate degrees from Texas A & M and the University of Notre Dame. He has taught high school students in California's Central Valley for almost thirty years. His comic novel, Mother's Day, reflects the cadences, humor, and eccentricities he remembers growing up in Okaloosa County, Florida. Excerpt: Phil Oglesby hasn’t spoken to his mother in years. And she doesn’t seem to care until he surprises her with a Mother’s Day visit that becomes the biggest mistake he’s ever made. Williemaye, Phil’s mom, is not a Norman Rockwell mom. For many people the Sunday set aside to celebrate motherhood is often regarded as a celebration of the deepest ties, the warmest memories, and the best emotions. Phil’s Mother’s Day is like being invited to a birthday party where the guests decide to hang you. Sometimes in life, it is often a much better idea to stay at home.

Cheryl Seals was recognized for her work with the “Academic Excellence Society” (AES), a collaborative effort between local schools, parents and community members to strengthen the academic portion of a student’s school experience in Okaloosa County, Fla.In her podcast (MP3, 18MB), Seals discusses the Academic Excellence Society’s wide variety of programming, and notes the district has been making great strides in closing the achievement gap. Last years F-CAT scores show tremendous progress from the year prior.