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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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Okaloosa County continues to excel in severe weather preparedness, StormReady status reaffirmed by National Weather Service
Okaloosa County, Florida – Okaloosa County has successfully maintained its StormReady status, reaffirmed by the National Weather Service (NWS). This designation…
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Health advisory issued for Liza Jackson Park due to elevated bacteria levels in water
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County (DOH-Okaloosa) has raised concerns over water safety following…
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Nathan Boyles invites residents to discuss North Okaloosa Planning Study at upcoming Town Hall meeting
Nathan Boyles, the Commissioner of Okaloosa County from District 3, is set to conduct a Town Hall meeting on the…
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Water quality concerns prompt advisory at popular Okaloosa County Parks
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County (DOH-Okaloosa) has raised concerns over water quality…
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Okaloosa County moves forward with planning study to address rapid growth in northern regions
Okaloosa County, Florida – Okaloosa County is taking steps toward managing its growing population, particularly in the northern regions. The county’s…
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