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Fort Walton Beach warns businesses after fake city email bill targets local payments
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – A Fort Walton Beach business owner recently helped uncover a warning sign that could protect…
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High bacteria levels prompt health warning at Liza Jackson Park in Fort Walton Beach
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County is warning residents and visitors to stay…
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Destin-Fort Walton Beach partners with Yamaha Rightwaters in three-year marine stewardship effort
Okaloosa County, Florida – Okaloosa County’s work to protect and promote its coastal environment is moving into a new chapter…
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Okaloosa deputies arrest wrong-way BMW driver after near head-on crashes in Shalimar
Okaloosa County, Florida – Okaloosa County deputies took a driver into custody early May 3 after several people reported a…
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City of Destin opens door for residents to help shape growth redevelopment and waterways decisions
Destin, Florida – Destin residents who want a closer role in shaping local decisions now have a chance to step…
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Fort Walton Beach police officer named Hero Grade, honor for service that puts community first
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – Fort Walton Beach Master Police Officer Marcus Montgomery has received a new honor for work…
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Fort Walton Beach Library plans Arbor Day celebration filled with nature learning and family activities
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – The Fort Walton Beach Library will turn its attention to trees, plants, and the natural…
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Saturday mornings in Fort Walton Beach will soon offer a new chance to learn Spanish
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – Starting in early May, Fort Walton Beach residents will have a new way to spend…
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Destin burglary attempt ends fast as deputies catch two suspects inside Luke Avenue home
Destin, Florida – Deputies in eastern Okaloosa County had little time to waste when a report came in this evening…
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City of Destin invites residents to spotlight local heroes ahead of America’s 250th anniversary
Destin, Florida – In a city shaped by service both seen and unseen, Destin is launching a new effort to…
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