Jeff Cook, co-founding member of country band Alabama, dead at 73
DESTIN, Fla. — Country musician and co-founding member of the band Alabama Jeff Cook died Monday at the age of 73, following a 10-year struggle with Parkinson’s disease. We are deeply saddened by the passing of Jeff Cook, co-founding member of legendary band Alabama and Country Music Hall of Fame member. By the mid-1970s, the band performed as Wildcountry before officially forming future Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Alabama in 1977, The Tennessean reported. Tributes to Cook flooded social media:Sending out my deepest condolences to the family, friends and band mates of Jeff Cook from @TheAlabamaBand. — Travis Tritt (@Travistritt) November 8, 2022So sad to hear of the passing of Jeff Cook.
wftv.comWoman falls off bow of pontoon boat, cut by propellor, Florida police say
Water Safety Tips Water Safety TipDESTIN, Fla. — A woman visiting Florida learned a tough lesson about boat safety earlier this week. >> Read more trending newsAccording to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s office, the 22-year-old woman suffered “very deep” cuts to her arm when she fell off a pontoon boat on Monday and was struck by a propeller, WKRG-TV reported. The boat hit a wave, which pulled the woman under the boat. The sheriff’s office Marine Unit arrived and attempted to stop the flow of blood until the Okaloosa Emergency Medical Services team arrived, WKRG reported. “We send our sincere wishes for her recovery from the trauma,” the sheriff’s office wrote on Facebook.
wftv.comFlorida couples secret to 75 years of marriage is simple, perfect
Longtime Destin couple Jim and Valerie Beall celebrated their 75th anniversary this month and talked about how theyve managed to stay happy - and in love - for three-quarters of a century. DESTIN Its not hard to find something to love about Jim and Valeria Beall. This Florida couple got creativeRelated: Florida couple take road trip through U.S. to 61 national parksSome people might argue it was a great thing. Read more: Florida couple creates 'Hog-warts Orphanage' for homeless pigsI was in one car and he was in another to start off with, Val said. Jim and Val had five children Merrilea, Rogers, Patricia, Bradley and Candice along with nine grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and now, three great, great grandchildren.
dailycommercial.comFlorida couples secret to 75 years of marriage is simple, perfect
Longtime Destin couple Jim and Valerie Beall celebrated their 75th anniversary this month and talked about how theyve managed to stay happy - and in love - for three-quarters of a century. DESTIN Its not hard to find something to love about Jim and Valeria Beall. This Florida couple got creativeRelated: Florida couple take road trip through U.S. to 61 national parksSome people might argue it was a great thing. Read more: Florida couple creates 'Hog-warts Orphanage' for homeless pigsI was in one car and he was in another to start off with, Val said. Jim and Val had five children Merrilea, Rogers, Patricia, Bradley and Candice along with nine grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and now, three great, great grandchildren.
ocala.comFlorida couples secret to 75 years of marriage is simple, perfect
Longtime Destin couple Jim and Valerie Beall celebrated their 75th anniversary this month and talked about how theyve managed to stay happy - and in love - for three-quarters of a century. DESTIN Its not hard to find something to love about Jim and Valeria Beall. This Florida couple got creativeRelated: Florida couple take road trip through U.S. to 61 national parksSome people might argue it was a great thing. Read more: Florida couple creates 'Hog-warts Orphanage' for homeless pigsI was in one car and he was in another to start off with, Val said. Jim and Val had five children Merrilea, Rogers, Patricia, Bradley and Candice along with nine grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and now, three great, great grandchildren.
news-journalonline.comWatch baby sea turtles hatch at Florida state park (Video)
This is the third nest of baby loggerhead sea turtles to hatch from Henderson Beach State Park in Destin, Florida. DESTIN People walking the beach last week got a special treat as baby sea turtles hatched from a nest at Henderson Beach State Park. "Witnessed the most amazing thing Ive ever seen, baby sea turtles hatched and found their way to the ocean with the help of the park rangers," Zerebiny wrote. Smith said all 31 baby sea turtles made it to the water safely. The park does not advertise sea turtle hatchings but Smith said they were happy that some beachgoers and campers from the park were there to learn about sea turtles.
news-journalonline.comWatch baby sea turtles hatch at Florida state park (Video)
This is the third nest of baby loggerhead sea turtles to hatch from Henderson Beach State Park in Destin, Florida. DESTIN People walking the beach last week got a special treat as baby sea turtles hatched from a nest at Henderson Beach State Park. "Witnessed the most amazing thing Ive ever seen, baby sea turtles hatched and found their way to the ocean with the help of the park rangers," Zerebiny wrote. Smith said all 31 baby sea turtles made it to the water safely. The park does not advertise sea turtle hatchings but Smith said they were happy that some beachgoers and campers from the park were there to learn about sea turtles.
ocala.comWatch baby sea turtles hatch at Florida state park (Video)
This is the third nest of baby loggerhead sea turtles to hatch from Henderson Beach State Park in Destin, Florida. DESTIN People walking the beach last week got a special treat as baby sea turtles hatched from a nest at Henderson Beach State Park. "Witnessed the most amazing thing Ive ever seen, baby sea turtles hatched and found their way to the ocean with the help of the park rangers," Zerebiny wrote. Smith said all 31 baby sea turtles made it to the water safely. The park does not advertise sea turtle hatchings but Smith said they were happy that some beachgoers and campers from the park were there to learn about sea turtles.
dailycommercial.comFlorida wildlife: Crab Island manatee takes leisurely swim in seagrass (VIDEO)
Florida fisherman looking for tarpon gets close-up look at manatee at Crab Island near Destin. Rob Carrizales said he was boating on the water near the Marler Bridge at Crab Island about 8 a.m. when he saw some water break, but didn't see a fin. This story originally published to nwfdailynews.com, and was shared to other Florida newspapers in the GateHouse Media network via the Florida Wire. The Florida Wire, which runs across digital, print and video platforms, curates and distributes Florida-focused stories. For more Florida stories, visit here, and to support local media throughout the state of Florida, consider subscribing to your local paper.
dailycommercial.comFlorida wildlife: Crab Island manatee takes leisurely swim in seagrass (VIDEO)
Florida fisherman looking for tarpon gets close-up look at manatee at Crab Island near Destin. Rob Carrizales said he was boating on the water near the Marler Bridge at Crab Island about 8 a.m. when he saw some water break, but didn't see a fin. This story originally published to nwfdailynews.com, and was shared to other Florida newspapers in the GateHouse Media network via the Florida Wire. The Florida Wire, which runs across digital, print and video platforms, curates and distributes Florida-focused stories. For more Florida stories, visit here, and to support local media throughout the state of Florida, consider subscribing to your local paper.
news-journalonline.comFlorida wildlife: Crab Island manatee takes leisurely swim in seagrass (VIDEO)
Florida fisherman looking for tarpon gets close-up look at manatee at Crab Island near Destin. Rob Carrizales said he was boating on the water near the Marler Bridge at Crab Island about 8 a.m. when he saw some water break, but didn't see a fin. This story originally published to nwfdailynews.com, and was shared to other Florida newspapers in the GateHouse Media network via the Florida Wire. The Florida Wire, which runs across digital, print and video platforms, curates and distributes Florida-focused stories. For more Florida stories, visit here, and to support local media throughout the state of Florida, consider subscribing to your local paper.
ocala.comFlorida wedding with 34 bridesmaids gets national attention [photos]
Casme Carter had 34 bridesmaids, a virtual brigade compared to new husband Garys 12 groomsmen. Many of her wedding singer gigs were in Destin. And that meant that having 34 of her close friends participate in her wedding just made sense. I was out on the balcony and just in awe of the good energy, Casme said. This story originally published to nwfdailynews.com, and was shared to other Florida newspapers in the GateHouse Media network.
ocala.comFlorida wedding with 34 bridesmaids gets national attention [photos]
Casme Carter had 34 bridesmaids, a virtual brigade compared to new husband Garys 12 groomsmen. Many of her wedding singer gigs were in Destin. And that meant that having 34 of her close friends participate in her wedding just made sense. I was out on the balcony and just in awe of the good energy, Casme said. This story originally published to nwfdailynews.com, and was shared to other Florida newspapers in the GateHouse Media network.
news-journalonline.comFlorida wedding with 34 bridesmaids gets national attention [photos]
Casme Carter had 34 bridesmaids, a virtual brigade compared to new husband Garys 12 groomsmen. Many of her wedding singer gigs were in Destin. And that meant that having 34 of her close friends participate in her wedding just made sense. I was out on the balcony and just in awe of the good energy, Casme said. This story originally published to nwfdailynews.com, and was shared to other Florida newspapers in the GateHouse Media network.
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