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Local News
OCSD receives top marks from Florida Department of Education with 64 percent score, A grade for the 2023–24 school year
Okaloosa County, Florida – Attesting to its consistent success in educational standards as recorded by the Florida Department of Education,…
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Okaloosa County approves $16.6 million baggage claim expansion to increase capacity at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
Destin, Florida – Those using Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport could anticipate a significant enhancement in the near future. With an…
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Florida Lottery introduces Monopoly Secret Vault scratch-off games with over $685 million in total cash prizes
Tallahassee, Florida – The Florida Lottery has announced the launch of the new Monopoly Secret Vault family of Scratch-Off games. Licensed…
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Okaloosa County set to begin construction on a new multi-use path aimed at enhancing safety and recreation
Destin, Florida – Okaloosa County will celebrate the start of a significant new project aimed at enhancing local infrastructure and…
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Governor Ron DeSantis signs budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 focusing on key investments and tax relief
Tallahassee, Florida – Governor Ron DeSantis has signed the ‘Focus on Florida’s Future’ Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The new budget…
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Okaloosa County announces special debris removal effort after recent storms
Destin, Florida – In response to the recent storm damage on May 10, 2024, Okaloosa County has announced plans to begin…
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Tampa man sentenced to over 10 years in prison for methamphetamine distribution
Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge William F. Jung has sentenced Cameron Mosley, a 30-year-old Tampa resident, to 10 years…
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Gulf of Mexico gets new marine habitats with $1.26 million artificial reef project
Destin, Florida – Marine life in the Gulf of Mexico now has hundreds of additional underwater habitats thanks to a $1.26…
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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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Okaloosa County moves forward with planning study to address rapid growth in northern regions
Okaloosa County, Florida – Okaloosa County is taking steps toward managing its growing population, particularly in the northern regions. The county’s…
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