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Local News
Okaloosa County School District recognizes Fort Walton Beach High School’s Katrina Brownsburger as Teacher of the Year
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – Ms. Katrina Browns burger is named 2025 Teacher of the Year according to the Okaloosa County…
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Acting AG John Guard leads Florida in landmark opioid settlement, the state to receive up to $325.93 million
Tallahassee, Florida – Under Acting Attorney General John Guard, the Florida Attorney General’s Office in a historic ruling announced a…
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Florida surpasses 500,000 students in school choice programs under Governor DeSantis
Florida – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis celebrated a major milestone in the state’s educational landscape, revealing that over 500,000 students…
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Over 2 million Florida children lose potential benefits from food aid program as the state refuses federal money
Florida – Many families and supporters feel devastated that Florida missed its last opportunity to join the federal Sun Bucks…
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Fort Walton Beach announces hiring of temporary lifeguards to boost beach safety for tourist season
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – In a response to the approaching tourist season, Fort Walton Beach officials have announced the…
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Florida’s population surpasses 23.3 million for the first time ever. Only Texas has higher numeric population increase.
Florida – Recent U.S. Census Bureau data shows Florida’s population has climbed above 23.3 million, ranking it among the fastest-growing states…
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High school students from Niceville make global impact with marine research presentations during recent Japan trip
Niceville, Florida – Presenting their innovative research on marine biodiversity, a team of Niceville High School students made a major…
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Another win: Florida invests over $5.6 million to protect family-owned farms from urban development
Walton County, Florida – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson recently commended the saving of two family-owned farms via the…
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Amendment 5 aims to ease property tax burdens amid surging home values in Florida
Florida – Floridians have overwhelmingly decided to approve Amendment 5, a ballot initiative tying the state’s homestead exemption to the…
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Month-long sting operation in Okaloosa County leads to major arrests of suspected online predators
Okaloosa County, Florida – In November, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) made several arrests in a major operation aiming…
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