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Mullet Run 5K celebrates Florida flair with prizes for best mullet, best costume, and fastest feet
Destin, Florida – The streets of Destin are about to get a little wilder, and a whole lot more mullet-friendly.…
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SS United States is getting ready for its second life as people get excited for the world’s largest artificial reef
Destin, Florida – Work is steadily advancing on an ambitious environmental and tourism project in Okaloosa County that aims to…
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Fort Walton Beach reinstates school zone speed cameras to protect students, drivers risk $100 fines for speeding
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – The City of Fort Walton Beach is asking drivers to slow down and pay attention…
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Monthly reminder: Locals invited to meet Fort Walton Beach City Manager Jason Davis this Thursday
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – Fort Walton Beach City Manager Jason Davis invites local residents to join him for coffee and…
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Fort Walton Beach Police earn top-three state honor for excellence in traffic safety enforcement
Fort Walton Beach, Florida – The Fort Walton Beach Police Department is earning high praise after being recognized for its…
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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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