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Fort Walton Beach is looking to hire, offers rewarding careers with opportunities to serve the community
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – The City of Fort Walton Beach is looking for committed and talented people to join…
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Destin Community Center kicks off 2025 with fitness and activity classes for all ages
Destin, Florida – The Destin Community Center is starting the New Year with an interesting range of events meant to…
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Destin launches annual free parking pass program for residents with two passes per household
Destin, Florida – Starting January 3, 2025, Destin residents stand to gain from the city’s yearly free parking pass program. Limited…
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Fort Walton Beach announces hiring of temporary lifeguards to boost beach safety for tourist season
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – In a response to the approaching tourist season, Fort Walton Beach officials have announced the…
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Scammers in Walton County use fake deputy names and fraudulent phone numbers to extort money
Walton County, Florida – The local Sheriff’s Office advises Walton County residents to stay aware of a scam involving impostors posing…
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Public feedback shapes Destin’s ambitious 5-15 year vision for city development
Destin, Florida – The Town Center Master Plan, a comprehensive roadmap for the future of the city of Destin revealed…
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Okaloosa educators praise READing Paws for improving students’ reading enjoyment and skills
Okaloosa County, Florida – A wonderful educational project called READing Paws is transforming reading sessions in Okaloosa County schools into…
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High school students from Niceville make global impact with marine research presentations during recent Japan trip
Niceville, Florida – Presenting their innovative research on marine biodiversity, a team of Niceville High School students made a major…
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Okaloosa County Commissioner Carolyn Ketchel becomes the first woman to win the Mike Mitchell Award twice
Okaloosa County, Florida – Okaloosa County Commissioner Carolyn Ketchel achieved a significant milestone by receiving the prestigious Mike Mitchell Award…
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Reminder: Okaloosa County School District’s much-anticipated job fair set to take place on Monday, Dec. 16
Okaloosa County, Florida – Are you looking for a new career opportunity that combines meaningful work with excellent benefits? The…
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