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FDOT announced road works in and across Bay, Okaloosa and Santa Rosa counties this week
Destin, Florida – Drivers on Florida’s Emerald Coast’s US 98 section should be ready for possible delays as a series…
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OCSD receives top marks from Florida Department of Education with 64 percent score, A grade for the 2023–24 school year
Okaloosa County, Florida – Attesting to its consistent success in educational standards as recorded by the Florida Department of Education,…
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Okaloosa County approves $16.6 million baggage claim expansion to increase capacity at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
Destin, Florida – Those using Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport could anticipate a significant enhancement in the near future. With an…
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Pensacola Energy customers to receive refunds for overcharges dating back to August 2011 after historic judge decision
Pensacola, Florida – Escambia County Circuit Court Judge Jan Shackelford has decided in a historic ruling that the City of…
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Freeport launches Anchored in Freeport Art in Public Spaces Project celebrating port history with local art
Freeport, Florida – Launched in an exciting mix of local legacy and artistic expression, the City of Freeport, in association…
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Dramatic rescue at Destin beach saves 11-month-old found unresponsive in the water
Destin, Florida – In a dramatic rescue at Destin’s Norriego Point Public Beach Access, an 11-month-old child was saved after…
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Okaloosa County set to begin construction on a new multi-use path aimed at enhancing safety and recreation
Destin, Florida – Okaloosa County will celebrate the start of a significant new project aimed at enhancing local infrastructure and…
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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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