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City of Destin invites community to annual Family Independence Day Celebration & Bike Parade
Destin, Florida – This year, the City of Destin invites the community to the annual Family Independence Day Celebration & Bike…
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Okaloosa County waters meet health standards, no water quality advisories issued
Destin, Florida – The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County (DOH-Okaloosa) has announced that, based on recent tests, there are…
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Okaloosa County to honor women veterans with annual ceremony next week
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – Okaloosa County is inviting the public to the 2nd Annual Women Veterans’ Day ceremony, a…
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Okaloosa County ramps up efforts to combat the opioid crisis with new initiatives
Shalimar, Florida – Okaloosa County, in a significant step toward addressing the opioid crisis, is gearing up for an impactful…
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Okaloosa County announces special debris removal effort after recent storms
Destin, Florida – In response to the recent storm damage on May 10, 2024, Okaloosa County has announced plans to begin…
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Next Day Inspections: SWFL’s top choice for comprehensive home evaluations
Destin, Florida – One of the well-regarded home inspection companies in SWFL is Next Day Inspections, located in Naples, Florida. A…
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Emerald Coast Open sees major success in lionfish removal despite rough weather
Destin, Florida – Over the weekend of May 17-19, the Emerald Coast Open lionfish tournament saw a successful turnout despite challenging…
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Gulf of Mexico gets new marine habitats with $1.26 million artificial reef project
Destin, Florida – Marine life in the Gulf of Mexico now has hundreds of additional underwater habitats thanks to a $1.26…
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Destin-Fort Walton Beach to host the annual Emerald Coast Open
Destin, Florida – The waters of the Gulf of Mexico will buzz with activity from May 17-19, 2024, as divers…
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Okaloosa County to host Hurricane Preparedness Expo
Shalimar, Florida – In anticipation of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Okaloosa County is stepping up its community preparedness with a…
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