Here’s the WEAR Channel 3 morning-news recap for Tuesday, August 11, 2026:

• Teen wounded in Escambia County: A 13-year-old boy was grazed in the head after a gun discharged inside an Oakwood Terrace apartment Monday around 9:30 p.m. Deputies said occupants gave conflicting accounts and no suspect was identified; the boy is expected to recover. Read the WEAR report.
• Fatal shooting update: Jakari Finklea, found shot Friday near Havre Way and Medford Avenue, died over the weekend. A possible suspect had been detained, but WEAR reports no charges have been filed and the investigation continues. Latest update.
• Back to school: Okaloosa County students returned today, including students at the new Pine View campus and renovated schools. Escambia County students return Wednesday, August 12. School-year report.
• Early voting underway: Escambia County early voting for the August 18 primary continues daily through Saturday, August 15, from 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. at ten locations. Locations and details.
• Tropics: WEAR says Atlantic activity is increasing, but dry air and wind shear remain limiting factors, with no immediate tropical threat to Northwest Florida in its latest posted outlook. Tropical update.

Bottom line: the leading local story was the apartment shooting involving the 13-year-old, followed by back-to-school and election coverage.

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