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Okaloosa County celebrates major Destin Elementary expansion on August 12
Destin, Florida – A major change is about to reshape the school day at Destin Elementary. Thirty new classrooms are…
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Fort Walton Beach hires emergency dispatchers with pay increases after certification
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – When an emergency call comes in, the person answering may have only seconds to understand…
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Liza Jackson Park renovation moves to September as $3.1 million upgrade stays on track
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – A six-week delay has shifted the construction calendar at Liza Jackson Park, but the scope…
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Short resurfacing project could slow traffic between U.S. 98 and Hollywood Boulevard
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – A short but noticeable road project is coming to one of Fort Walton Beach’s key…
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Fort Walton Beach shortens Friday service hours beginning August 3
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – A routine trip to Fort Walton Beach City Hall is about to look different, especially…
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Fort Walton Beach library shifts to five-day schedule starting August 3
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – A five-day library week is coming to Fort Walton Beach, giving residents a clear new…
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Fort Walton Beach turns back-to-school preparation into a free family event on August 1
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – With the first school bell only weeks away, families in Fort Walton Beach have a…
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Destin invites beginners and experienced players to join fall soccer season, registrations open July 31
Destin, Florida – Friday nights at Morgan Sports Center will soon belong to Destin’s youngest soccer players, from preschoolers learning…
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Residents get first chance to challenge or support Destin’s boundary expansion, first City Council meeting scheduled for July 20
Destin, Florida – More than 2,000 acres could eventually become part of Destin, but the decision will not be made…
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Destin launches neighborhood resurfacing projects with temporary lane closures until early August
Destin, Florida – A smoother ride is coming to several Destin neighborhoods, but drivers will need to trade a little…
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