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Destin’s Parks and Recreation hosts art-filled Saturdays with music, refreshments, and community vibes
Destin, Florida – The City of Destin’s Parks and Recreation Department is bringing back its popular “Paint at the Park”…
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Destin launches new online system for business tax renewals ahead of September 30 deadline
Destin, Florida – Each fall, local entrepreneurs in Destin face a familiar calendar date: September 30. That deadline marks the…
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Okaloosa County’s Kindergarten Kickstart gives 330 young learners a head start before school begins
Okaloosa County, Florida – The first step into kindergarten just made a little easier for a lot of families in…
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Okaloosa County unveils 2025–2026 school bus routes with new online lookup tool
Okaloosa County, Florida – The Okaloosa County School District’s Transportation Department has opened the books on the 2025–2026 bus routes,…
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City of Destin seeks community input to build a parks master plan that reflects local priorities
Destin, Florida – The City of Destin is inviting residents to help shape the future of its parks and recreation…
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American Airlines launches nonstop Miami flights from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport this December
Destin, Florida – American Airlines is expanding its footprint at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) by adding a new route within…
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Okaloosa County gives residents a chance to shape plans for 3.25-mile road designed to unclog U.S. 98
Okaloosa County, Florida – Okaloosa County is inviting local residents, property owners, and stakeholders to attend an upcoming public information…
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National Night Out in Fort Walton doubles as a school supply drive for local families
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – Local police officers in Fort Walton Beach are working together to bring the community together…
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Fort Walton Beach asks residents to help shape the future of Hollywood Boulevard, meeting set for August 19
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, the City of Fort Walton Beach is inviting local residents and…
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Fort Walton Beach launches fun, non-competitive cheer season for local youth
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – Young athletes who want to cheer on the sidelines this fall can officially join up…
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