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2024 International Coastal Clean-up to take place on Saturday, September 21, volunteers gather to protect local beaches
Destin, Florida – Coastal cities will come together on September 21 for the 2024 International Coastal Clean-up, an event aiming at maintaining…
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Okaloosa County School District 2023-2024 annual report emphasizes innovation, safety, and community involvement
Okaloosa County, Florida – The Okaloosa County School District recently celebrated the release of its 2023-2024 Annual Report, of the…
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City of Destin enhances beach safety measures with unanimous approval of rescue tube installations
Destin, Florida – Joining a rising number of Panhandle towns implementing this life-saving action, the City of Destin has announced…
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City Council approves $8 million expansion of Preston Hood Athletic Complex, adding new sports facilities and parking
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – The Fort Walton Beach City Council decided decisively on Tuesday to approve a $8 million…
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Pensacola Habitat for Humanity opens its Homebuyer Program with no waitlist, offering a faster path to affordable homeownership
Pensacola, Florida – With its Homebuyer Program currently without a waitlist, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity has offered an open invitation…
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Okaloosa County residents invited to join Lincoln Park cleanup event organized by Ocean Hour Okaloosa this Saturday
Okaloosa County, Florida – Thanks to Ocean Hour Okaloosa, a local environmental nonprofit committed to maintaining the beauty and health…
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Escambia County doubles housing aid projects this year with funds supporting home repairs and new builds
Escambia County, Florida – A notable increase in assistance programs in Escambia County has helped citizens with different housing requirements…
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Destin supports environmental preservation with resolution against intrusive state park development
Destin, Florida – The City of Destin has decisively moved to protect local natural resources by passing a resolution strongly…
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Okaloosa County plans to transform historic SS United States into the largest manmade reef off Destin’s coast
Destin, Florida – With the expected acquisition of the SS United States, a legendary ocean liner known for its speed…
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Okaloosa County schools aim to inspire civic pride through September’s patriotic educational programs
Okaloosa County, Florida – Okaloosa County schools are celebrating America’s founding fathers this September, involving students in a range of…
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