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Veteran-owned PMI secures $509,000 grant to expand operations in Okaloosa County
Okaloosa County, Florida – Veteran-owned Precision Measurement Inc. (PMI), which specializes in authorized calibration and testing services, has recently received…
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HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital earns 2025 Healthgrades Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award for top-tier care
Destin, Florida – Ranked among America’s top 100 hospitals for orthopedic surgery, HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital has received remarkable…
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Traffic fatalities on State Road 85 draw attention to holiday driving dangers in Okaloosa
Okaloosa County, Florida – Based on a recent survey by TruckInfo.net, State route 85 in Okaloosa County, has the unenviable…
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Month-long sting operation in Okaloosa County leads to major arrests of suspected online predators
Okaloosa County, Florida – In November, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) made several arrests in a major operation aiming…
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Holiday events across Destin and Fort Walton
Destin, Florida – As Fort Walton Beach and Destin reveal an active calendar of Christmas 2024 celebrations, the holiday mood…
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Okaloosa County School District seeks substitute teachers, bus drivers, and more at upcoming job fair in Niceville
Okaloosa County, Florida – The Okaloosa County School District (OCSD) is inviting enthusiastic individuals to explore rewarding career opportunities at…
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Destin kicks off annual Christmas Holiday Outdoor Decorating Contest for festive community fun
Destin, Florida – The City of Destin invites residents, businesses, and organizations to highlight their festive ingenuity in the annual…
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Okaloosa County declares November 20 as National Education Support Professionals Day to honor school staff
Okaloosa County, Florida – Celebrating the unsung heroes who maintain the smooth running of the educational system, the Okaloosa County…
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Destin’s annual Christmas Parade celebrates its 40th anniversary with a nostalgic “Flashback to 1984” theme
Destin, Florida – With its annual Christmas Parade, set for Saturday, December 14, at 10 a.m., Destin is poised to…
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Destin and the whole area should expect more Michigan visitors as Allegiant connects Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport with Flint Bishop International Airport
Destin, Florida – Those looking for an affordable getaway to Florida now have an interesting new choice from Michigan. Beginning…
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