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Destin opens nominations for annual Christmas Holiday Decorations Contest as lights begin to glow
Destin, Florida – As homeowners, businesses, and local groups get ready for the annual Christmas Holiday Decorations Contest, the holiday…
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Fort Walton Beach Fire Department launches Santa’s Firehouse Cruz Thru Toy Drive to brighten holidays for local children
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – The Fort Walton Beach Fire Department’s annual Santa’s Firehouse Cruz-Thru Toy Drive will make the…
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Fort Walton Beach joins Florida’s 100 Percent Club after fully training staff to detect human trafficking
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – The City of Fort Walton Beach has made a big step forward in the fight…
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Fort Walton Beach prepares to launch Christmas Parade with festive Zoo Animals theme on December 1
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – Fort Walton Beach will be all about the holidays as the community gets ready for…
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FDOT prepares to launch a $4 million Destin resurfacing project aimed at improving traffic flow and long-term safety
Destin, Florida – The Florida Department of Transportation is getting ready to start a big resurfacing project in the Destin…
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Okaloosa County leaders approve major partnerships to fund deployment of the historic ocean liner as a premier diving destination
Okaloosa County, Florida – Okaloosa County is making a big move toward a historic regional project that might change tourism…
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New infrastructure project will close sections of Jefferson Place as crews replace aging water and sewer lines
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – The City of Fort Walton Beach is getting ready to start another important infrastructure project:…
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Fort Walton Beach firefighters prepare to launch the annual Santa’s Firehouse Cruz-Thru Toy Drive to support local families in need
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – The holiday joy is already in the air at Fort Walton Beach, where firefighters are…
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Fort Walton Beach releases updated holiday schedule to balance sanitation services with time off for workers
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – Fort Walton Beach city officials have announced the new holiday schedule for picking up trash,…
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Okaloosa County School District seeks new bus drivers with paid training and hiring bonuses up to $2,400
Okaloosa County, Florida – The Okaloosa County School District is encouraging community members to come to its Bus Driver Job Fair…
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