Walton County Jury Convicts Man of Sexual Battery on Yacht
A Walton County jury convicted Dr. Francis Nicoli Herrbold of sexual battery following a 2023 incident on a yacht at the Sandestin Marina; sentencing is scheduled for June 3.
Emerald Coast Open Helps Control Invasive Lionfish
The Emerald Coast Open lionfish tournament, held from May 17-19, saw divers remove 11,844 invasive lionfish from the Gulf of Mexico throughout the event. Participants competed for $125,000 in prizes, with winners including VJL Seafood, Deep Water Mafia El Gato Negro, Lookin’ Back, and Bob Brown. The tournament also featured the Lionfish Festival and Restaurant Week, promoting conservation and culinary innovation with lionfish dishes.
