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Okaloosa County Schools climb into Florida’s top 10 in early 2026 results, Superintendent Marcus Chambers reveals
Okaloosa County, Florida – In Okaloosa County classrooms, the school year’s first scoreboard is already telling a story worth watching.…
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Destin Community Center turns July afternoons into coding, robotics and creativity labs for children 5-12
Destin, Florida – Summer in Destin usually means sand, water and long afternoons outdoors. But this July, the Destin Community…
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REMINDER: Fort Walton Beach gives City Hall an extended pause for Independence Day week, normal city business is scheduled to resume July 7
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – For Fort Walton Beach residents, the Fourth of July holiday will come with a longer…
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City proclamation honors St. Simon’s deep roots in Fort Walton Beach community life
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – For 80 years, St. Simon’s on-the-Sound Episcopal Church has been more than a church building…
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City of Fort Walton Beach invites families to free Juneteenth event with music and activities this coming Saturday
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – Fort Walton Beach will mark Juneteenth this weekend with a waterfront gathering built around music,…
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City of Fort Walton Beach delays intersection changes meant to reduce crashes at Beal Parkway and First Street due to weather
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – Weather has pushed back the start of a planned traffic safety project at Beal Parkway…
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Fort Walton Beach sets early Independence Day closure for city offices and facilities
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – Fort Walton Beach residents planning business with the city around Independence Day will need to…
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Charlie Shift Communications Team earns commendation for calm work during early March emergency
Destin, Florida – The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is recognizing the work of its Charlie Shift Communications Team after the…
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Third search at Crestview home leads to seven arrests in ongoing drug investigation
Crestview, Florida – For the third time in less than a year, law enforcement officers have returned to the same…
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Fort Walton Beach city clerk Kim Barnes named Florida’s 2026 Clerk of the Year
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – Fort Walton Beach City Clerk Kim Barnes has earned one of the top honors in…
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