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Rotating inspections bring attention to different Fort Walton Beach areas every few weeks
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – As part of its effort to maintain the community clean and safe, the City of…
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Matching grant program helps local businesses invest in storefront improvements in Fort Walton Beach
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) of the City of Fort Walton Beach has given Beach…
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Destin parade brings coastal spirit and festive cheer together in one celebration
Destin, Florida – Destin is preparing to welcome the holiday season with its annual Christmas Parade, bringing festive energy to…
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Ribbon cutting for Crestview’s library machine set for September 17 at 10 a.m.
Okaloosa County, Florida – The Crestview Library and the Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative have formally announced a new way…
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Volunteers to join forces on October 11 in Fort Walton Beach citywide graffiti removal effort
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – This fall, the City of Fort Walton Beach is putting together a community initiative to…
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Memorial Parkway resurfacing begins this week in Fort Walton Beach
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – This week, construction will begin on resurfacing Memorial Parkway. The work will cover the area…
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Fort Walton Beach announces closures for Labor Day with essential services uninterrupted
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – On Monday, September 1, 2025, several city offices and facilities in Fort Walton Beach will…
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Fort Walton Beach Police passes key step in re-accreditation with zero compliance issues
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – The Fort Walton Beach Police Department has finished an important portion of its re-accreditation process.…
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Okaloosa County School District launches student-led media program to showcase school life and success
Okaloosa County, Florida – The Okaloosa County School District has started a new program to make students the stars of…
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Okaloosa County School Board renews commitment to military-connected students
Okaloosa County, Florida – The Okaloosa County School Board has reaffirmed its support for the men and women who serve…
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