Defuniak Springs · Day.News
06/12/2026
15-Year-Old Arrested in Freeport Shooting; Schools Locked Down
A 15-year-old was arrested Thursday morning after a shooting on Stella Drive in Freeport. Two schools locked down during the manhunt.
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Community News
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Missing DeFuniak Springs Man Identified 10 Years After Disappearance
Skeletal remains discovered on Eglin Air Force Base property have been identified as John Thomas Watson, a DeFuniak Springs man missing since August 2015. DNA analysis confirmed the identification after a decade of uncertainty.
Jun 12
Walton County Fire Rescue Reaccredited by National EMS Commission
Jun 12
Two Walton County Fire Rescue Chiefs Complete Florida Leadership Program
Jun 12
District 4 Residents Air Concerns Over E-Bikes, Drainage, Pickleball Courts
Jun 12
Community Sports
Read Section →NBA Regular Season Closes: Rockets and Cavaliers Secure Favorable Playoff Positioning
The NBA regular season concluded Sunday, solidifying playoff seedings. Standout performances influenced the final bracket, creating advantageous matchups for several teams.
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NBA Play-In Tournament Field Set: Warriors, 76ers Among Teams Battling for Playoff Berths
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2026 NBA Draft Lottery Order Determined as Regular Season Concludes
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NBA Playoff Field Set: First Round Matchups Determined
Jun 12
Jets Position Themselves for Future with Projected 2026 Draft Picks
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Local Business
Read Section →Survey Shows Employers Planning Increased AI Adoption in Health Benefits
A recent survey by WTW indicates that many employers intend to incorporate artificial intelligence into their employee health and benefits programs. The survey also highlights potential gaps in resources and planning for this integration.
Jun 12
Gasoline Prices Reach Highest Point Since Early 1980s
Jun 12
Retail Earnings Reports to Provide Insight into Consumer Spending
Jun 12
Report Documents Employment Challenges for Young Adults
Jun 12
NPR Seeks Stories on Homeowners Navigating Rising Insurance Costs
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Columnists
Read Section →The Affirmation That Actually Works (And Why You've Been Saying Them Wrong)
Most affirmations fail because they ask you to believe something you don't. Here's the one shift that changes everything.
Jun 12
Why Rereading the Same Poem Changes Everything (And How to Do It Right)
Jun 12
The Art of the Productive Digression: Why Distraction Might Be Your Best Thinking Tool
Jun 12
The Fed Just Admitted It's Been Flying Blind, and Your Mortgage Pays the Price
Jun 12
The Met's Maximalist Takeover Proves Clutter Is a Love Language
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State News
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St. Petersburg Serves Free Breakfasts and Lunches at 17 Sites Through August
St. Petersburg offers free breakfasts and lunches to children and teens 18 and under at 17 locations through August 7. No registration or proof of income required.
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St. Petersburg Hosts Hurricane Prep Expo and City Hall Event May 27
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Pinellas County tightens water restrictions to one day per week starting April 3
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St. Petersburg Mayor Welch to Present 2026 State of the Economy on June 3
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National
Read Section →Trump, Netanyahu Phone Call Stirs Tensions Over Iran Nuclear Negotiations
A phone conversation between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has surfaced amid strained talks over Iran's nuclear activities. Netanyahu downplayed friction between the two leaders, though their relationship has tested previous U.S. administrations.
Jun 12
One dead, dozens hurt in Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait airport
Jun 12
Senate Republicans Delay Vote on Immigration Enforcement Funding
Jun 12
U.S. to Deploy Additional Troops to Poland
Jun 12
Planned Parenthood Clinics in Two States to Offer Advance Supply of Abortion Pills
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