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Tuberville Agrees With Trump Administration | November 13, 2024 | News 19 at 6 p.m.
SUMMARY: In recent developments, Trump appointed Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, while Senator Tuberville expressed support for Trump’s plan to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. Tuberville argues that education should be managed at the state level, criticizing the federal government’s involvement for worsening the state of education. He highlighted the importance of well-educated students for the country’s future and noted that dismantling the Department would require a Senate supermajority. In leadership news, Republicans elected John Thune as the new Senate Majority Leader, with Tuberville voting for Rick Scott and advocating for unity in support of Trump’s agenda.
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to close the U.S. Department of Education, and Sen. Tommy Tuberville said he strongly supports the president’s plan.
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Destin’s 15-year, $65.5 million town center master plan revealed — what it includes
SUMMARY: Destin has unveiled a $65 million master plan set to unfold over 15 years, aiming to enhance the city’s infrastructure and quality of life. Key projects include a new city hall, an expanded recreational complex, a historic fishing village, and a waterfront park. To alleviate traffic, the plan features a cross-town connector along Highway 98. City leaders emphasize that the initiatives will blend modern development with Destin’s unique heritage, benefiting residents and fostering community growth. Public input played a vital role, with over 300 survey responses guiding the vision, and residents are encouraged to participate in future workshops.
The City of Destin unveiled its $65.5 million Town Center Master Plan, which outlines transformative projects for the city over the next 15 years.
FULL STORY: https://trib.al/shUuxWW
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Very Cold Mornings this Weekend, Dry through Monday: Friday Evening Forecast 12/20/2024
SUMMARY: It will be chilly this weekend, with temperatures in the 50s and lows in the 20s and 30s. Tomorrow will be cold, with a high of 53°F and wind chills in the 20s early in the morning. Christmas Eve will remain mostly dry, but Christmas Day will bring scattered showers, with highs reaching the low 70s. The cold air will last through Monday, with temperatures slowly warming up by Tuesday, reaching the upper 60s. Overall, expect a cold weekend with dry conditions, but temperatures will rise by Christmas Day, offering warmer weather for holiday activities.
A dry cold front will pass this evening, and behind it, we will see frigid conditions into Saturday morning. With winds continuing out …
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First Pensacola Wawa now open
SUMMARY: This morning marked the grand opening of Pensacola’s first Wawa, a popular chain that originated in Philadelphia. The store, which broke ground in April, is the 251st Wawa in Florida. Joseph Collins, Wawa’s director of store operations, announced plans for an additional 20 stores in the Florida Panhandle over the next 3 to 5 years, responding to community demand. A Philadelphia native expressed excitement after counting down the days to the opening. Each location represents an investment of over $7.5 million and is expected to create hundreds of jobs in the region.
The first Pensacola Wawa opened Thursday morning.
FULL STORY: https://trib.al/U8Xd92V
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