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Fort Walton Beach announces spring Bunny Hop Trail for families and children
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – Families in Fort Walton Beach are being invited to mark their calendars for a spring…
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Shalimar Library & Thrift Shop donates $3,000 to support students at local elementary school
Okaloosa County, Florida – On Thursday, February 12, school leaders and community members came together at Shalimar Elementary School to…
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Okaloosa County leaders and volunteers begin yearlong effort to honor nation’s 250th birthday
Okaloosa County, Florida – Okaloosa County is already getting ready for the nation’s 250th birthday. On February 5, 2026, local…
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Destin mayor to deliver 2026 state of the city address in public community gathering
Destin, Florida – Residents in Destin will soon hear directly from city leadership as the mayor prepares to deliver the…
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Destin library to host public Metta meditation session focused on compassion and mindfulness
Destin, Florida – Metta meditation will soon be introduced at the City of Destin’s Library as part of a public…
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Okaloosa County plans controlled burns at Shoal River Preserve to restore natural habitat
Okaloosa County, Florida – Officials in Okaloosa County are getting ready to do a series of planned burns at the…
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Okaloosa County celebrates completion of multi-year bay shoreline stabilization effort
Okaloosa County, Florida – Okaloosa County has finished a big project to improve the environment around Choctawhatchee Bay. This marks…
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Public hearing set for Feb. 5 to shape Fort Walton Beach vision for safer streets and sidewalks
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – On Thursday night, there will be a public hearing to get feedback from the community…
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Okaloosa School Board member Tim Bryant recognized with Advanced Certified Board Member award
Okaloosa County, Florida – Tim Bryant, a member of the Okaloosa County School Board, has reached a new level in…
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Okaloosa School Board appoints Mandy Lopez to lead Destin Middle School
Destin, Florida – During the Okaloosa County School Board meeting on January 26, 2026, it was announced that Mandy Lopez…
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