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Federal court sentences man for hate crimes against two Black women in Florida
Florida – Frederick Eugene Pierallini III, a 27-year-old Florida resident, was sentenced yesterday to 60 months in prison, followed by three…
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Okaloosa County to host Hurricane Preparedness Expo
Shalimar, Florida – In anticipation of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Okaloosa County is stepping up its community preparedness with a…
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Okaloosa County continues to excel in severe weather preparedness, StormReady status reaffirmed by National Weather Service
Okaloosa County, Florida – Okaloosa County has successfully maintained its StormReady status, reaffirmed by the National Weather Service (NWS). This designation…
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Major drug trafficking investigation in Jackson County led to 20 arrests, leader still at large
Florida – Early in 2023, a major operation began to dismantle a drug trafficking organization that has been operating out of…
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Florida Lottery enhances GROUPER packages with exciting new games
Florida – The Florida Lottery has introduced an exciting update to its GROUPER® and GROUPER® Super Sampler play packages, offering players…
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Governor DeSantis signs bill to increase penalties for retail and porch theft in Florida
Tallahassee, Florida – Governor Ron DeSantis has taken a definitive step to combat the rising incidents of retail theft and porch…
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Milton resident sentenced to three years in federal prison for wire fraud and money laundering, ordered to pay over $800,000 in restitution
Florida – A 54-year-old Milton resident, Timothy S. Gilbert, has been sentenced to three years in federal prison following his guilty…
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Health advisory issued for Liza Jackson Park due to elevated bacteria levels in water
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County (DOH-Okaloosa) has raised concerns over water safety following…
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Governor Ron DeSantis signs bill allowing larger wine bottle sales in Florida
Tallahassee, Florida – Governor Ron DeSantis today signed HB 583, enabling the buying and selling of wine in bottles as large…
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Nathan Boyles invites residents to discuss North Okaloosa Planning Study at upcoming Town Hall meeting
Nathan Boyles, the Commissioner of Okaloosa County from District 3, is set to conduct a Town Hall meeting on the…
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