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Holland Sentinel reporters Arpan Lobo, Kate Carlson and Carolyn Muyskens talk about the recent candidate forum between Holland Mayor Nancy DeBoer and local real estate attorney Nathan Bocks.

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The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a threat written on a girls’ bathroom wall at Choctawhatchee High School.

According to the OCSD, the threat was located by a student Tuesday morning. The student reported it to her parent who then contacted the school’s resource officer.

The threat was not directed towards any specific individual and investigators say it does not appear to be credible, however standard precautionary procedures are in place. The OCSO wants to remind students such threats are second degree felonies and anyone found responsible will be charged accordingly.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the OCSO at 850-651-7400 or Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers at 850-863-TIPS, EmeraldCoastCrimeStoppers.com, or by submitting a tip via the P3 Tips Mobile application.

If you were following the recent renegade alligator story from Temperance, Michigan, you might be interested in our lead story for the Retro Headlines podcast featuring news from October 1919 in Monroe, Michigan. 100 years ago, there was an alligator on the loose in the City of Monroe. Other headlines in this podcast include the formation of Monroe Country Club and the latest fashions as stylish women were looking for alternatives to corsets. Audio production by Paula Wethington / Monroe News

Tuesday night's Brewers-Nationals game marked the 15th installment of one of the greatest modern additions to team professional sports: the win-or-go home MLB wild-card games.

See You In The Morning -Daily Savannah Morning News Headlines - October 2, 2019

Savannah man abruptly changes his plea to guilty of murder 

Pharmacist accused of filling illegitimate prescriptions for controlled substances

Savannah Book Festival reveals first five Saturday authors

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MEXICO BEACH — U.S. 98 is now open again in Mexico Beach following repairs to fix damage caused by Hurricane Michael last year.

A portion of the main roadway from Salt Creek Bridge to the Gulf County line was closed for months due to roadwork by the Florida Department of Transportation. It reopened late Monday.

Tanya McMahan and her family have operated Macchia Wines in Acampo since 2001. Noted for its full-bodied reds, the winery is enjoying great success and is a popular spot to visit on the Lodi wine trail. Macchia means "the spot" in Italian, so learn more about this great spot for wine with Tanya McMahan on the From the Vine podcast.

Wofford beat writer Todd Shanesy and broadcast voice Thom Henson talk about the Terriers' win at VMI and the big game this week at ETSU.