Karris Harmon

1 week ago | weartv.com | Karris Harmon

CENTURY, Fla. -- The Town of Century is faced with a new challenge after two officials submitted their letters of resignation Tuesday night. NorthEscambia.com reported that Seat Five Council Member Sandra McMurray-Jackson and Town Clerk Carrie Moore are both stepping down. McMurray-Jackson was first elected in 2010, but she said she's stepping away to focus on other things. Moore did not specify her reasons. She was hired in January with a starting salary of $76,000.

1 week ago | weartv.com | Karris Harmon

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Scientists are actively studying PFAS and how exposure to the chemicals can affect human health. It could increase the risk of higher cholesterol levels, higher blood pressure in pregnant women, and some cancers. The Navy is working to address concerns of PFAS contaminating private water wells in homes near NAS Pensacola, Corry station and Saufley Field.

1 week ago | weartv.com | Karris Harmon

CRESTVIEW, Fla. -- The city of Crestview has temporarily shut down one of its fire stations after mold was found inside. The good news is none of the firefighters working inside of the station got sick. Chief Josh Vargason says the department worked fast after the mold was discovered. Just one day later, moving firefighters out of the nearly two-decade old building, and finding another place to put them. The chief says the department's operations have not been affected.

2 weeks ago | weartv.com | Karris Harmon

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A local organization aims to restore a sense of duty and purpose in disabled veterans in Northwest Florida. And they're using drones to do it. The "Wounded Eagle UAS" team has helped hundreds of veterans in the last decade. Terry Wallace served in the military as a scout helicopter pilot. He contracted a neurological disease when he was in active duty. It caused him to lose function of his legs. "Was confined to the chair," he said.

2 weeks ago | weartv.com | Karris Harmon

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- It's a state highway that takes drivers through Cantonment, Molino, McDavid and Century before hitting Flomaton, Ala. It's one of the key hurricane evacuation routes in the area. People who frequent Highway 29 say the roadway is dangerous because of heavy traffic and frequent accidents. The Emerald Coast Regional Council wants to expand the major roadway from four to six lanes. “It's country cooking at it's finest,” said Doug Gardner. Gardner is the owner of Jen's Grille in Molino.