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Are you ready? School starts Aug. 11 in Okaloosa County. We have all the info here. - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Are you ready? School starts Aug. 11 in Okaloosa County. We have all the info here. The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 9 August 2025 | 9:30 am
Are you ready? School starts Aug. 11 in Okaloosa County. We have all the info here. - yahoo.com
Are you ready? School starts Aug. 11 in Okaloosa County. We have all the info here. yahoo.com
Published on 9 August 2025 | 9:20 am
Judge clears way to turn SS United States into artificial reef; crews remove smoke stack - mypanhandle.com
Judge clears way to turn SS United States into artificial reef; crews remove smoke stack mypanhandle.com
Published on 9 August 2025 | 1:14 am
Laurel Hill man sentenced to 180 months for armed drug trafficking - mypanhandle.com
Laurel Hill man sentenced to 180 months for armed drug trafficking mypanhandle.com
Published on 9 August 2025 | 12:20 am
4 Okaloosa County parks issued water quality advisories - WKRG
4 Okaloosa County parks issued water quality advisories WKRG
Published on 8 August 2025 | 4:44 pm
OCSO undercover sting leads to arrest of Georgia man for trying to solicit a minor - mypanhandle.com
OCSO undercover sting leads to arrest of Georgia man for trying to solicit a minor mypanhandle.com
Published on 8 August 2025 | 2:53 pm
Water quality advisory issued for 4 parks in Okaloosa County - mypanhandle.com
Water quality advisory issued for 4 parks in Okaloosa County mypanhandle.com
Published on 8 August 2025 | 2:05 pm
Okaloosa Commissioners approve Destin, Fort Walton Beach tourism funding plans - Get The Coast
Okaloosa Commissioners approve Destin, Fort Walton Beach tourism funding plans Get The Coast
Published on 7 August 2025 | 5:06 pm
First look at Fla. museum that will commemorate the SS United States - Billy Penn at WHYY
First look at Fla. museum that will commemorate the SS United States Billy Penn at WHYY
Published on 7 August 2025 | 3:22 pm
Federal court clears path for Okaloosa’s SS United States artificial reef project, dismisses lawsuit - Get The Coast
Federal court clears path for Okaloosa’s SS United States artificial reef project, dismisses lawsuit Get The Coast
Published on 7 August 2025 | 12:58 pm
Okaloosa County approves safety fix for dangerous curve in Crestview - Mid Bay News
Okaloosa County approves safety fix for dangerous curve in Crestview Mid Bay News
Published on 7 August 2025 | 12:30 pm
Okaloosa approves $2M in tourism tax-funding for Destin and Fort Walton Beach - Mid Bay News
Okaloosa approves $2M in tourism tax-funding for Destin and Fort Walton Beach Mid Bay News
Published on 7 August 2025 | 12:06 pm
Aramark Student Nutrition Partners with Okaloosa County School District to Transform the Student Dining Experience - Yahoo Finance
Aramark Student Nutrition Partners with Okaloosa County School District to Transform the Student Dining Experience Yahoo Finance
Published on 7 August 2025 | 11:30 am
Important Update: Cell Phone Policy - okaloosaschools.com
Important Update: Cell Phone Policy okaloosaschools.com
Published on 6 August 2025 | 1:45 am
Fort Walton Beach man on electric bike killed in crash in Destin, OCSO says - fox10tv.com
Fort Walton Beach man on electric bike killed in crash in Destin, OCSO says fox10tv.com
Published on 5 August 2025 | 6:18 pm
Report: Okaloosa corrections officer shot woman several times, tried to claim self-defense - WEAR-TV
Report: Okaloosa corrections officer shot woman several times, tried to claim self-defense WEAR-TV
Published on 5 August 2025 | 4:36 pm
Former Okaloosa County corrections officer charged with murder - Crestview News Bulletin
Former Okaloosa County corrections officer charged with murder Crestview News Bulletin
Published on 5 August 2025 | 3:34 pm
Okaloosa County schools enforce speed limits with photo systems - WKRG
Okaloosa County schools enforce speed limits with photo systems WKRG
Published on 5 August 2025 | 2:46 am
Okaloosa County schools enforce speed limits with photo systems - yahoo.com
Okaloosa County schools enforce speed limits with photo systems yahoo.com
Published on 5 August 2025 | 2:46 am
Okaloosa County corrections officer terminated following murder arrest - fox10tv.com
Okaloosa County corrections officer terminated following murder arrest fox10tv.com
Published on 5 August 2025 | 2:28 am
Okaloosa County corrections officer terminated following murder arrest - fox10tv.com
Okaloosa County corrections officer terminated following murder arrest fox10tv.com
Published on 4 August 2025 | 9:52 pm
New Community Initiative Launches to Empower Okaloosa Classrooms - okaloosaschools.com
New Community Initiative Launches to Empower Okaloosa Classrooms okaloosaschools.com
Published on 4 August 2025 | 9:33 pm
𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻: 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 & 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱-𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! - okaloosaschools.com
𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻: 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 & 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱-𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! okaloosaschools.com
Published on 4 August 2025 | 1:43 pm
High school football coach salaries in Okaloosa, Walton counties paint different pictures - The Northwest Florida Daily News
High school football coach salaries in Okaloosa, Walton counties paint different pictures The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 4 August 2025 | 8:11 am
Progress being made on SS United States - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Progress being made on SS United States The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 4 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Narcotics raid in Destin leads to two arrests on multiple drug charges - WEAR-TV
Narcotics raid in Destin leads to two arrests on multiple drug charges WEAR-TV
Published on 3 August 2025 | 8:42 pm
Woman killed in Milton shooting; Okaloosa County corrections officer charged with murder - WEAR-TV
Woman killed in Milton shooting; Okaloosa County corrections officer charged with murder WEAR-TV
Published on 2 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Motorcyclist, SUV passenger killed in high-speed crash on Okaloosa Island - Mid Bay News
Motorcyclist, SUV passenger killed in high-speed crash on Okaloosa Island Mid Bay News
Published on 28 July 2025 | 7:32 pm
Niceville High School Senior Named Distinguished Young Woman of Okaloosa County for the Class of 2026 - okaloosaschools.com
Niceville High School Senior Named Distinguished Young Woman of Okaloosa County for the Class of 2026 okaloosaschools.com
Published on 28 July 2025 | 7:05 pm
2025-2026 School Bus Routes Are Now Availale! - okaloosaschools.com
2025-2026 School Bus Routes Are Now Availale! okaloosaschools.com
Published on 28 July 2025 | 5:43 pm
Two dead following crash in Okaloosa County - WJHG
Two dead following crash in Okaloosa County WJHG
Published on 26 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Two dead following crash in Okaloosa County - WJHG
Two dead following crash in Okaloosa County WJHG
Published on 26 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Two dead in Okaloosa County crash involving motorcycle and SUV - WEAR-TV
Two dead in Okaloosa County crash involving motorcycle and SUV WEAR-TV
Published on 26 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County School District Hosts Kindergarten Kickstart to Support Young Learners - okaloosaschools.com
Okaloosa County School District Hosts Kindergarten Kickstart to Support Young Learners okaloosaschools.com
Published on 25 July 2025 | 2:07 pm
Okaloosa County warns residents about water quality in areas of Fort Walton Beach - WKRG
Okaloosa County warns residents about water quality in areas of Fort Walton Beach WKRG
Published on 24 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa Deputy Killer Pleads to Murder - Mid Bay News
Okaloosa Deputy Killer Pleads to Murder Mid Bay News
Published on 24 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County crash leads to multiple injuries - WKRG
Okaloosa County crash leads to multiple injuries WKRG
Published on 23 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa bridge-to-bridge multi-use path nears completion, officials working to address vehicle concerns - Get The Coast
Okaloosa bridge-to-bridge multi-use path nears completion, officials working to address vehicle concerns Get The Coast
Published on 23 July 2025 | 7:00 am
FHP: 44-year-old passenger in Okaloosa County vehicle crash seriously injured - WEAR-TV
FHP: 44-year-old passenger in Okaloosa County vehicle crash seriously injured WEAR-TV
Published on 23 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Man wanted on Okaloosa County warrant arrested in Walton County - fox10tv.com
Man wanted on Okaloosa County warrant arrested in Walton County fox10tv.com
Published on 22 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County schedules public meeting for West 98 ‘collector road’ project - Get The Coast
Okaloosa County schedules public meeting for West 98 ‘collector road’ project Get The Coast
Published on 22 July 2025 | 7:00 am
3 Okaloosa County restaurants cited for high-priority violations in state inspections - The Northwest Florida Daily News
3 Okaloosa County restaurants cited for high-priority violations in state inspections The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 22 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Vehicle fire in Okaloosa County causing traffic delays - WJHG
Vehicle fire in Okaloosa County causing traffic delays WJHG
Published on 19 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County drug bust leads to arrest, seizure of narcotics and firearm - WEAR-TV
Okaloosa County drug bust leads to arrest, seizure of narcotics and firearm WEAR-TV
Published on 17 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Invest 93L brings rain, storm risk to Okaloosa County as system moves through Gulf - Mid Bay News
Invest 93L brings rain, storm risk to Okaloosa County as system moves through Gulf Mid Bay News
Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County drug bust yields meth, fentanyl; multiple arrests made - WEAR-TV
Okaloosa County drug bust yields meth, fentanyl; multiple arrests made WEAR-TV
Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:00 am
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 | 7:00 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 | 7:00 am
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 | 7:00 am
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 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation Kicks Off Annual "Stuff the Bus" School Supply Drive - okaloosaschools.com
Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation Kicks Off Annual "Stuff the Bus" School Supply Drive okaloosaschools.com
Published on 9 July 2025 | 7:00 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 | 7:00 am
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 7 July 2025 | 7:00 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 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County's 'West 98 Collector Road' project could include Santa Rosa County - WEAR-TV
Okaloosa County's 'West 98 Collector Road' project could include Santa Rosa County WEAR-TV
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:00 am
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 | 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 | 7:00 am
Summer on the beach at Okaloosa Island: Swimming, sunning, having a good time - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Summer on the beach at Okaloosa Island: Swimming, sunning, having a good time The Northwest Florida Daily News
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
Okaloosa County approves $1.87M study to support Eglin West Gate Redevelopment - Mid Bay News
Okaloosa County approves $1.87M study to support Eglin West Gate Redevelopment Mid Bay News
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County approved for more than $7 million in state funding - WEAR-TV
Okaloosa County approved for more than $7 million in state funding WEAR-TV
Published on 1 July 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
Where to go and see fireworks on Independence Day around Okaloosa and Walton County - The Destin Log
Where to go and see fireworks on Independence Day around Okaloosa and Walton County The Destin Log
Published on 25 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
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
Al’s Beach Club brings free luaus to Okaloosa Island every Thursday - Get The Coast
Al’s Beach Club brings free luaus to Okaloosa Island every Thursday Get The Coast
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
School Board Approves New Administrators - okaloosaschools.com
School Board Approves New Administrators okaloosaschools.com
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:00 am
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
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
2025 Summer Feeding Program - okaloosaschools.com
2025 Summer Feeding Program okaloosaschools.com
Published on 30 May 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
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
Okaloosa County to unveil two new statues at Women Veterans Day celebration on June 12 - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Okaloosa County to unveil two new statues at Women Veterans Day celebration on June 12 The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Williams International to invest over $1 billion in Okaloosa County aviation facility - WEAR-TV
Williams International to invest over $1 billion in Okaloosa County aviation facility WEAR-TV
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
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 begins 2025 spraying for mosquitoes. Here's the schedule - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Okaloosa County begins 2025 spraying for mosquitoes. Here's the schedule The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 20 May 2025 | 7:00 am
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
Okaloosa County Public Safety official speaks on tornado damage - WJHG
Okaloosa County Public Safety official speaks on tornado damage WJHG
Published on 11 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
WATCH: Lawsuit announced over Okaloosa County deputy's fatal shooting of Airman - WEAR-TV
WATCH: Lawsuit announced over Okaloosa County deputy's fatal shooting of Airman WEAR-TV
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
Important: New Transportation Request Form (Updated) - okaloosaschools.com
Important: New Transportation Request Form (Updated) okaloosaschools.com
Published on 4 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
10 apply for Okaloosa County Court vacancy - The Florida Bar
10 apply for Okaloosa County Court vacancy The Florida Bar
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 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 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 1 April 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 taps John Moring as new corrections director - Get The Coast
Okaloosa County taps John Moring as new corrections director Get The Coast
Published on 26 March 2025 | 2:34 pm
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
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
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
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