Florida

Florida Schools Testing Drone System to Stop Active Shooters

FLORIDA (WDNews) Schools in Florida are testing a new device called the Campus Guardian Angel as a potential response to school shootings. CEO Justin ...

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Two Arrested in DeFuniak Springs on Child Molestation Charges

(WDNews) DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL This week, deputies from the Walton County Sheriff’s Office and members of the U.S. Marshals Task Force made arrests at ...

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Two Arrested After Armed Disturbance Leads to Large Drug Seizure in Chipley

CHIPLEY, Fla. (WDNews) — Sheriff Kevin Crews said he arrested two individuals and seized over 40 pounds of marijuana and two pounds of methamphetamine ...

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Man Found Passed Out Behind Tractor Supply Arrested on Drug Charges in Chipley

CHIPLEY, FL. (WDNews) — Police say a guy was detained Friday, August 8, after they discovered him slumped behind the wheel of a parked ...

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FWC Approves Florida Black Bear Hunt Amid Opposition

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WDNews) Despite strong opposition and the possibility of an immediate legal challenge, state wildlife authorities adopted new regulations this week, allowing Florida ...

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Burglary Suspect Caught After Multi-County Chase Ends in Jackson County

Jackson County, Fla. (WDNews) – Following a multi-county pursuit that started in the area of Bascom, Florida, and extended into Houston County, Alabama, a ...

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JCSO Honored for Major Traffic Safety Gains in Florida Challenge

Marianna, Fla. (WDNews) — The Florida Department of Transportation recently honored the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office for their exceptional efforts in traffic safety at ...

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Bay County Man Charged with Manslaughter in Fatal GHB Overdose

Bay County, Fla. (WDNews) — A Bay County man is facing a manslaughter charge in connection with the overdose death of a 29-year-old woman ...

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Flesh-Eating Bacteria Claims Four Lives in Florida So Far in 2025

Bay County, Fla. (WDNews) – Florida health officials are warning residents and visitors to take extra precautions around coastal waters after four people have ...

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Crash on I-10 Critically Injures Marianna Man

The 44-year-old apparently overcorrected, causing his truck to crash, while heading eastward close to mile marker 136, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The ...

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