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More than 50 vendors to showcase handmade gifts and décor during Destin’s Holiday Craft Show on November 14–15
Destin, Florida – The annual Holiday Craft Show is one of the most exciting events of the year for the…
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Major roadwork on Destin’s Airport Road begins November 3 with four-day milling phase
Destin, Florida – On Monday, November 3, 2025, crews will start extensive road construction on Airport Road in Destin. The…
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Fort Walton Beach police investigate road rage shooting with no reported injuries, suspect’s vehicle found later in Crestview
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – The Fort Walton Beach Police Department went to the scene of gunfire on Friday afternoon…
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City of Fort Walton Beach rounds cash payments to nearest nickel ahead of federal penny phase-out
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – Beginning on November 1, customers who pay their utility bills in cash in Fort Walton…
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City of Destin unveils upgraded MGO Connect platform built from user feedback
Destin, Florida – The City of Destin has launched MGO Connect, a new version of the MyGovernmentOnline customer interface that…
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Destin celebrates major state purchase protecting coastline from private development
Destin, Florida – Officials in Okaloosa County are very grateful to the State of Florida for buying a major piece…
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Indian Temple Mound Museum takes big step toward full reopening with new addition
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – Visitors can soon finally visit the Indian Temple Mound Museum in Fort Walton Beach, which has…
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One fun night of food and games helps Okaloosa students thrive all year
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – The Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation is getting ready for its 5th Annual BBQ & Bingo,…
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Fort Walton Beach Golf Club unveils high-tech Trackman Driving Range with virtual courses and expanded amenities
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – With a few well-aimed swings from Mayor Nic Allegretto, the Fort Walton Beach Golf Club officially…
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Code enforcement officers to visit Kenwood neighborhood as citywide cleanliness effort expands
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – As part of its ongoing “Cleanest City on the Emerald Coast” campaign, the City of Fort…
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