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Neighborhood clean-up returns as Fort Walton Beach offers curbside pickup of large household items
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – The City of Fort Walton Beach is getting ready for its neighborhood clean-up program, which…
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Florida Gov. DeSantis designates Northeast Okaloosa as Rural Area of Opportunity to boost jobs and investment
Okaloosa County, Florida – Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed an Executive Order that formally makes Northeast Okaloosa County a Rural…
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Fort Walton Beach drivers should expect minor delays as city begins three-day drainage project on Wright Parkway
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – Starting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, drivers on Wright Parkway in Fort Walton Beach should…
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Fort Walton Beach residents invited to attend two July 8 meetings on legal processes and budget planning
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – The Fort Walton Beach City Council is getting ready for a busy day on Tuesday, July…
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Fort Walton Beach residents invited to share input on downtown redevelopment at new CRA forums set to take place each month
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – Fort Walton Beach residents will soon have an additional opportunity every month to talk directly…
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Okaloosa County schools set new breakfast and lunch prices for 2025–2026 school year, applications open July 9
Okaloosa County, Florida – The Okaloosa County School District has released the new rates for breakfast and lunch for the…
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Florida budget delivers major win as all five Okaloosa County priorities are fully funded totaling $7 million
Okaloosa County, Florida – After Florida’s $115 billion budget was approved and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, Okaloosa…
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Fort Walton Beach Landing transforms into hub of music, fun, and community spirit on July 4 for Independence Day celebration
Fort Walton, Florida – The City of Fort Walton Beach will host its much-anticipated annual Independence Day celebration at the…
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Destin set to break ground on Tarpon Beach Gulf Front Park, expanding public beach access
Destin, Florida – This summer, a new chapter in Destin’s attempts to make public beaches more accessible will begin. Officials…
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City invites community to meet utility reps and get answers about neighborhood infrastructure work
Destin, Florida – Residents of Destin will soon be able to find out more about the underground drilling activity going on…
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