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Okaloosa County named 'Rural Area of Opportunity'; Could Escambia County be next? - WEAR-TV
Okaloosa County named 'Rural Area of Opportunity'; Could Escambia County be next? WEAR-TV
Published on 14 July 2025 | 9:35 pm
Fort Walton Beach man accused of battery arrested after barricading himself in home, according to police - WKRG
Published on 14 July 2025 | 7:33 pm
Fort Walton Beach man arrested after standoff with deputies over alleged battery incident - WEAR-TV
Fort Walton Beach man arrested after standoff with deputies over alleged battery incident WEAR-TV
Published on 14 July 2025 | 5:50 pm
Fort Walton Beach man charged with battery on an elderly woman - mypanhandle.com
Fort Walton Beach man charged with battery on an elderly woman mypanhandle.com
Published on 14 July 2025 | 5:48 pm
Okaloosa County Man Sentenced for Possession of Methamphetamine - DEA (.gov)
Okaloosa County Man Sentenced for Possession of Methamphetamine DEA (.gov)
Published on 14 July 2025 | 5:07 pm
Improvements coming to toptracer at Blackwater Golf Club - Crestview News Bulletin
Improvements coming to toptracer at Blackwater Golf Club Crestview News Bulletin
Published on 14 July 2025 | 4:56 pm
Brooks Bridge project nears halfway point - Crestview News Bulletin
Brooks Bridge project nears halfway point Crestview News Bulletin
Published on 14 July 2025 | 4:41 pm
AFMC Citizen Developers, ‘bots’ help automate mission change - eglin.af.mil
AFMC Citizen Developers, ‘bots’ help automate mission change eglin.af.mil
Published on 14 July 2025 | 4:18 pm
‘It had my leg’: Teen girl survives 10-foot alligator attack in Florida creek - WFTV
‘It had my leg’: Teen girl survives 10-foot alligator attack in Florida creek WFTV
Published on 14 July 2025 | 11:42 am
Destin's Flutterby Antiques will close doors after 25 years. 'We're having a retirement sale' - The Destin Log
Destin's Flutterby Antiques will close doors after 25 years. 'We're having a retirement sale' The Destin Log
Published on 14 July 2025 | 9:20 am
Top 5 camping spots in Okaloosa County - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Top 5 camping spots in Okaloosa County The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 14 July 2025 | 9:10 am
Eglin Lab showcased in AF Week in Photos > Eglin Air Force Base > Article Display - eglin.af.mil
Eglin Lab showcased in AF Week in Photos > Eglin Air Force Base > Article Display eglin.af.mil
Published on 14 July 2025 | 4:28 am
Camping in Okaloosa County - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Camping in Okaloosa County The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 13 July 2025 | 11:20 pm
Okaloosa authorities warn public after young girl attacked by alligator - WJHG
Okaloosa authorities warn public after young girl attacked by alligator WJHG
Published on 13 July 2025 | 10:38 pm
Former Spirit of Norfolk sunk off the coast of Florida - Yahoo
Former Spirit of Norfolk sunk off the coast of Florida Yahoo
Published on 12 July 2025 | 2:16 pm
Fishing is red hot out of Destin so far in July - The Destin Log
Fishing is red hot out of Destin so far in July The Destin Log
Published on 12 July 2025 | 11:02 am
A Florida Gulf Coast city is creating more public beaches. Next up: Free parking, more - NOLA.com
A Florida Gulf Coast city is creating more public beaches. Next up: Free parking, more NOLA.com
Published on 12 July 2025 | 11:00 am
Crestview man not seen in three years reported missing - WKRG
Crestview man not seen in three years reported missing WKRG
Published on 12 July 2025 | 9:23 am
T-7A Red Hawk second round of extreme weather tests at Eglin AFB - The Aviation Geek Club
T-7A Red Hawk second round of extreme weather tests at Eglin AFB The Aviation Geek Club
Published on 12 July 2025 | 9:14 am
15-year-old shares how she fought off alligator in Okaloosa County's Pond Creek - WPMI
15-year-old shares how she fought off alligator in Okaloosa County's Pond Creek WPMI
Published on 11 July 2025 | 10:36 pm
15-year-old shares how she fought off alligator in Okaloosa County's Pond Creek - WEAR-TV
15-year-old shares how she fought off alligator in Okaloosa County's Pond Creek WEAR-TV
Published on 11 July 2025 | 9:47 pm
Portions of Santa Rosa Boulevard in Okaloosa County to be closed - WKRG
Portions of Santa Rosa Boulevard in Okaloosa County to be closed WKRG
Published on 11 July 2025 | 5:28 pm
Northeast Okaloosa County named a Rural Area of Opportunity after Gov. DeSantis’ order - mypanhandle.com
Northeast Okaloosa County named a Rural Area of Opportunity after Gov. DeSantis’ order mypanhandle.com
Published on 11 July 2025 | 2:22 pm
'Stuff the Bus' event is Aug. 2 at Walmart stores around Okaloosa County - The Destin Log
'Stuff the Bus' event is Aug. 2 at Walmart stores around Okaloosa County The Destin Log
Published on 10 July 2025 | 8:40 pm
Annual ‘Stuff the Bus’ School Supply Drive returns in Okaloosa County - Mid Bay News
Annual ‘Stuff the Bus’ School Supply Drive returns in Okaloosa County Mid Bay News
Published on 9 July 2025 | 5:30 pm
Girl bitten by alligator in Okaloosa County creek, FWC investigating - WEAR-TV
Girl bitten by alligator in Okaloosa County creek, FWC investigating WEAR-TV
Published on 9 July 2025 | 5:03 pm
Okaloosa County man sentenced for possession of methamphetamine - mypanhandle.com
Okaloosa County man sentenced for possession of methamphetamine mypanhandle.com
Published on 9 July 2025 | 2:39 pm
‘Take Stock in Children’ program seeks mentors for Okaloosa high school students - Get The Coast
‘Take Stock in Children’ program seeks mentors for Okaloosa high school students Get The Coast
Published on 9 July 2025 | 11:02 am
The latest school and school district grades are out. How did Okaloosa County fare? - The Northwest Florida Daily News
The latest school and school district grades are out. How did Okaloosa County fare? The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 8 July 2025 | 6:09 pm
Okaloosa County School District gets an “A” from the Florida Department of Education - WKRG
Okaloosa County School District gets an “A” from the Florida Department of Education WKRG
Published on 8 July 2025 | 12:28 am
OCSD Earns an "A" Rating from the Florida Department of Education - okaloosaschools.com
OCSD Earns an "A" Rating from the Florida Department of Education okaloosaschools.com
Published on 7 July 2025 | 11:26 pm
Okaloosa School District earns ‘A’ rating from FDOE, continues streak since 2014 - Get The Coast
Okaloosa School District earns ‘A’ rating from FDOE, continues streak since 2014 Get The Coast
Published on 7 July 2025 | 10:10 pm
2024-25 school grades: Escambia receives 'B', Santa Rosa and Okaloosa earn 'A' - WEAR-TV
2024-25 school grades: Escambia receives 'B', Santa Rosa and Okaloosa earn 'A' WEAR-TV
Published on 7 July 2025 | 9:22 pm
Okaloosa County approves tax exemption for Talking Parents Expansion - Mid Bay News
Okaloosa County approves tax exemption for Talking Parents Expansion Mid Bay News
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:00 pm
Take Stock in Children Seeking Mentors for Okaloosa High School Students - okaloosaschools.com
Take Stock in Children Seeking Mentors for Okaloosa High School Students okaloosaschools.com
Published on 7 July 2025 | 4:02 pm
28-year-old motorcyclist dies in Okaloosa County crash - WEAR-TV
28-year-old motorcyclist dies in Okaloosa County crash WEAR-TV
Published on 6 July 2025 | 3:13 pm
FHP: Crestview motorcyclist killed in Okaloosa County accident - fox10tv.com
FHP: Crestview motorcyclist killed in Okaloosa County accident fox10tv.com
Published on 6 July 2025 | 2:30 pm
Florida Highway Patrol responds to fatal motorcycle crash in Okaloosa County - mypanhandle.com
Florida Highway Patrol responds to fatal motorcycle crash in Okaloosa County mypanhandle.com
Published on 6 July 2025 | 7:00 am
28-year-old Crestview man dead following crash in Okaloosa County - WJHG
28-year-old Crestview man dead following crash in Okaloosa County WJHG
Published on 6 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Tiger sharks return like ‘clockwork’ to Okaloosa Island Pier each summer, researchers find - Get The Coast
Tiger sharks return like ‘clockwork’ to Okaloosa Island Pier each summer, researchers find Get The Coast
Published on 4 July 2025 | 6:08 pm
Okaloosa County expands fish aggregating device network to boost local fisheries - WEAR-TV
Okaloosa County expands fish aggregating device network to boost local fisheries WEAR-TV
Published on 4 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County expands fishing network, approves 8 shallow water FAD buoys - Get The Coast
Okaloosa County expands fishing network, approves 8 shallow water FAD buoys Get The Coast
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Kristen Shell named Okaloosa County’s next Growth Management Director - Mid Bay News
Kristen Shell named Okaloosa County’s next Growth Management Director Mid Bay News
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
New to Okaloosa County School District? Let’s Get Ready for Day One! - okaloosaschools.com
New to Okaloosa County School District? Let’s Get Ready for Day One! okaloosaschools.com
Published on 2 July 2025 | 9:16 pm
Okaloosa County dog handler reunites with K-9 partner after weeks in hospital - WKRG
Okaloosa County dog handler reunites with K-9 partner after weeks in hospital WKRG
Published on 2 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa Principals Return from Prestigious Leadership Lab in Colorado - okaloosaschools.com
Okaloosa Principals Return from Prestigious Leadership Lab in Colorado okaloosaschools.com
Published on 1 July 2025 | 11:28 pm
Florida to set record with 9 executions in 2025 under DeSantis; latest is Okaloosa killer - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Florida to set record with 9 executions in 2025 under DeSantis; latest is Okaloosa killer The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County to break ground on $16.75 million Tarpon Beach Park - Mid Bay News
Okaloosa County to break ground on $16.75 million Tarpon Beach Park Mid Bay News
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
DeSantis Signs Florida Budget, Could Veto $80 Million in Okaloosa and Walton Projects - Mid Bay News
DeSantis Signs Florida Budget, Could Veto $80 Million in Okaloosa and Walton Projects Mid Bay News
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Fourth of July fireworks celebrations to light up Okaloosa from beaches to parks July 2-4 - Get The Coast
Fourth of July fireworks celebrations to light up Okaloosa from beaches to parks July 2-4 Get The Coast
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa Sheriff's Office to conclude active search for missing 10-year-old Trinity Eslinger in Destin - Get The Coast
Okaloosa Sheriff's Office to conclude active search for missing 10-year-old Trinity Eslinger in Destin Get The Coast
Published on 18 June 2025 | 8:49 pm
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office ending its active search for Trinity Eslinger - WJHG
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office ending its active search for Trinity Eslinger WJHG
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
FHP ends high-speed chase with PIT maneuver in Okaloosa County, 2 arrested - WEAR-TV
FHP ends high-speed chase with PIT maneuver in Okaloosa County, 2 arrested WEAR-TV
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Deputy narrowly avoids head-on collision with wrong-way driver in Okaloosa County - WEAR-TV
Deputy narrowly avoids head-on collision with wrong-way driver in Okaloosa County WEAR-TV
Published on 16 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Day 5 of search for ten-year-old continues in Okaloosa County - WJHG
Day 5 of search for ten-year-old continues in Okaloosa County WJHG
Published on 16 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County still searching for missing 10-year-old - WJHG
Okaloosa County still searching for missing 10-year-old WJHG
Published on 13 June 2025 | 7:00 am
18-year-old working for Okaloosa County school district charged with student sex crime - WEAR-TV
18-year-old working for Okaloosa County school district charged with student sex crime WEAR-TV
Published on 12 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County honors women veterans with ceremony, unveils two new bronze statues - Get The Coast
Okaloosa County honors women veterans with ceremony, unveils two new bronze statues Get The Coast
Published on 12 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County celebrates Women Veterans Day - fox10tv.com
Okaloosa County celebrates Women Veterans Day fox10tv.com
Published on 12 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Deputies: Okaloosa County teacher charged for student sexual relationship 2 decades ago - WEAR-TV
Deputies: Okaloosa County teacher charged for student sexual relationship 2 decades ago WEAR-TV
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County to hold special election for House District 3 seat June 10 - Get The Coast
Okaloosa County to hold special election for House District 3 seat June 10 Get The Coast
Published on 2 June 2025 | 2:21 pm
Okaloosa deploys 118-foot tugboat as artificial reef offshore Destin-Fort Walton Beach coast - Get The Coast
Okaloosa deploys 118-foot tugboat as artificial reef offshore Destin-Fort Walton Beach coast Get The Coast
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:00 am
UPDATE: 7-year-old paddleboarder located safe in Okaloosa County - WEAR-TV
UPDATE: 7-year-old paddleboarder located safe in Okaloosa County WEAR-TV
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Williams International to invest $1 billion in Okaloosa County, creating 330 jobs - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Williams International to invest $1 billion in Okaloosa County, creating 330 jobs The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 30 May 2025 | 7:00 am
2025 Summer Feeding Program - okaloosaschools.com
2025 Summer Feeding Program okaloosaschools.com
Published on 30 May 2025 | 7:00 am
How Okaloosa County landed massive Williams International project at Shoal River Park - WEAR-TV
How Okaloosa County landed massive Williams International project at Shoal River Park WEAR-TV
Published on 30 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Williams International brings billion-dollar aerospace investment to Okaloosa County - Get The Coast
Williams International brings billion-dollar aerospace investment to Okaloosa County Get The Coast
Published on 29 May 2025 | 9:17 pm
State of Florida and Williams International Announce Billion Dollar Investment in Northwest Florida - Office of Governor Ron DeSantis
State of Florida and Williams International Announce Billion Dollar Investment in Northwest Florida Office of Governor Ron DeSantis
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Expect traffic disruptions in Walton and Okaloosa counties - mypanhandle.com
Expect traffic disruptions in Walton and Okaloosa counties mypanhandle.com
Published on 23 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County votes to remove Crab Island safety corridor citing maintenance costs and inefficiency - Get The Coast
Okaloosa County votes to remove Crab Island safety corridor citing maintenance costs and inefficiency Get The Coast
Published on 21 May 2025 | 4:51 pm
Judge denies travel request for former Okaloosa County deputy charged in Airman's death - WEAR-TV
Judge denies travel request for former Okaloosa County deputy charged in Airman's death WEAR-TV
Published on 20 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa Island’s Brooks Bridge replacement project shows significant progress - Get The Coast
Okaloosa Island’s Brooks Bridge replacement project shows significant progress Get The Coast
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County adds 27 names to ‘Women of Honor’ Wall in Fort Walton Beach - Get The Coast
Okaloosa County adds 27 names to ‘Women of Honor’ Wall in Fort Walton Beach Get The Coast
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Three arrested in kidnapping and armed robbery in Okaloosa County - WJHG
Three arrested in kidnapping and armed robbery in Okaloosa County WJHG
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
3 arrested for kidnapping in Okaloosa County - fox10tv.com
3 arrested for kidnapping in Okaloosa County fox10tv.com
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Cox Communications honors 37 Okaloosa County students for resilience, positive outlook - Get The Coast
Cox Communications honors 37 Okaloosa County students for resilience, positive outlook Get The Coast
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
I visited an island on Florida's panhandle that made me feel like I was vacationing in the Caribbean - Business Insider
I visited an island on Florida's panhandle that made me feel like I was vacationing in the Caribbean Business Insider
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County to consider removing Crab Island safety corridor - Get The Coast
Okaloosa County to consider removing Crab Island safety corridor Get The Coast
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa School District announces early dismissal schedule for last day of school - Get The Coast
Okaloosa School District announces early dismissal schedule for last day of school Get The Coast
Published on 5 May 2025 | 7:42 pm
Okaloosa County schools announce 2025 graduation schedule - Get The Coast
Okaloosa County schools announce 2025 graduation schedule Get The Coast
Published on 5 May 2025 | 7:40 pm
2025 Graduation Ceremony Information - okaloosaschools.com
2025 Graduation Ceremony Information okaloosaschools.com
Published on 5 May 2025 | 7:00 am
First Circuit JNC recommends five to fill an Okaloosa County Court vacancy - The Florida Bar
First Circuit JNC recommends five to fill an Okaloosa County Court vacancy The Florida Bar
Published on 1 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Lawsuit aims to stop Okaloosa from sinking S.S. United States - mypanhandle.com
Lawsuit aims to stop Okaloosa from sinking S.S. United States mypanhandle.com
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:00 am
One person dead and another injured following shooting in Okaloosa County - WJHG
One person dead and another injured following shooting in Okaloosa County WJHG
Published on 26 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County School District and Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Celebrate Student Talent at the 2025 K-12 Art Show - okaloosaschools.com
Okaloosa County School District and Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Celebrate Student Talent at the 2025 K-12 Art Show okaloosaschools.com
Published on 25 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa approves long-awaited 6-foot sidewalk project for Shalimar - Get The Coast
Okaloosa approves long-awaited 6-foot sidewalk project for Shalimar Get The Coast
Published on 15 April 2025 | 6:48 pm
Okaloosa County to host '2025 Earth Day Beach Cleanup' at several locations - WEAR-TV
Okaloosa County to host '2025 Earth Day Beach Cleanup' at several locations WEAR-TV
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Jason Autrey appointed to new deputy administrator position in Okaloosa County - Get The Coast
Jason Autrey appointed to new deputy administrator position in Okaloosa County Get The Coast
Published on 2 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa approves $16.8M Triumph application for aerospace manufacturing project, creating 300+ jobs - Get The Coast
Okaloosa approves $16.8M Triumph application for aerospace manufacturing project, creating 300+ jobs Get The Coast
Published on 2 April 2025 | 12:37 am
Okaloosa approves purchase of old Red Lobster building in Fort Walton Beach - Get The Coast
Okaloosa approves purchase of old Red Lobster building in Fort Walton Beach Get The Coast
Published on 1 April 2025 | 5:36 pm
Okaloosa County seeks $16.8M for Project Opal, bringing 336 jobs and $1B in investment - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Okaloosa County seeks $16.8M for Project Opal, bringing 336 jobs and $1B in investment The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 1 April 2025 | 7:00 am
New playground debuts at Marler Park on Okaloosa Island - Get The Coast
New playground debuts at Marler Park on Okaloosa Island Get The Coast
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County School District Recognized as a 2024 Florida Purple Star School District - 919sow.afrc.af.mil
Okaloosa County School District Recognized as a 2024 Florida Purple Star School District 919sow.afrc.af.mil
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Ross Marler Park on Okaloosa Island gets a refresh. Check out the photos - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Ross Marler Park on Okaloosa Island gets a refresh. Check out the photos The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County to unveil new $1.3 million playground at Marler Park - Get The Coast
Okaloosa County to unveil new $1.3 million playground at Marler Park Get The Coast
Published on 15 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Rough weather weekend ahead: Severe storms expected in Okaloosa and Walton counties - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Rough weather weekend ahead: Severe storms expected in Okaloosa and Walton counties The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 14 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County School District to Host Job Fair - okaloosaschools.com
Okaloosa County School District to Host Job Fair okaloosaschools.com
Published on 12 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Here are results from the 2025 municipal elections in Okaloosa County - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Here are results from the 2025 municipal elections in Okaloosa County The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 12 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Triple oops: Okaloosa County elections office addresses three missteps on Election Day - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Triple oops: Okaloosa County elections office addresses three missteps on Election Day The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 11 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County principal resigns amid misconduct probe - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Okaloosa County principal resigns amid misconduct probe The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 25 February 2025 | 8:00 am
The Fly into Spring Kite Festival returns to Okaloosa Island - The Northwest Florida Daily News
The Fly into Spring Kite Festival returns to Okaloosa Island The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 23 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Kite Festival set to return to The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - Get The Coast
Kite Festival set to return to The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island Get The Coast
Published on 20 February 2025 | 2:50 pm
Okaloosa County looking to take over Eglin Beach Park operated by Air Force - WEAR-TV
Okaloosa County looking to take over Eglin Beach Park operated by Air Force WEAR-TV
Published on 5 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Okaloosa County School District announces school cancellation ahead of winter weather - WJHG
Okaloosa County School District announces school cancellation ahead of winter weather WJHG
Published on 19 January 2025 | 8:00 am
'We will get there': Okaloosa County commissioners reflect on SS United States saga - The Northwest Florida Daily News
'We will get there': Okaloosa County commissioners reflect on SS United States saga The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 19 December 2024 | 8:00 am