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'World's Largest Lionfish Tournament' returns to Destin-Fort Walton Beach on May 16 - The Northwest Florida Daily News
'World's Largest Lionfish Tournament' returns to Destin-Fort Walton Beach on May 16 The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 4 May 2025 | 9:10 am
Campaigners call on Donald Trump to save historic liner with links to Southampton - Yahoo News UK
Campaigners call on Donald Trump to save historic liner with links to Southampton Yahoo News UK
Published on 4 May 2025 | 2:43 am
Flight tests completed for the new IVEWS electronic warfare system to equip modernized U.S. Air Force F-16 fighters - Zona Militar
Flight tests completed for the new IVEWS electronic warfare system to equip modernized U.S. Air Force F-16 fighters Zona Militar
Published on 3 May 2025 | 11:20 pm
Fugitive captured in Okaloosa County after months on the run - WEAR-TV
Fugitive captured in Okaloosa County after months on the run WEAR-TV
Published on 3 May 2025 | 8:38 pm
Fugitive captured in Okaloosa County after months on the run - WEAR-TV
Fugitive captured in Okaloosa County after months on the run WEAR-TV
Published on 3 May 2025 | 8:38 pm
Florida sheriff visits woman on her 100th birthday - WFLA
Florida sheriff visits woman on her 100th birthday WFLA
Published on 3 May 2025 | 5:57 pm
Record 126-day Gulf red snapper recreational season announced for Florida - Navarre Press
Record 126-day Gulf red snapper recreational season announced for Florida Navarre Press
Published on 3 May 2025 | 3:25 pm
Crestview man arrested after being on the run for weeks: Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office - WKRG
Crestview man arrested after being on the run for weeks: Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office WKRG
Published on 3 May 2025 | 12:20 am
Crestview football begins spring practice - Crestview News Bulletin
Crestview football begins spring practice Crestview News Bulletin
Published on 2 May 2025 | 4:03 pm
Destin coed softball upper division: Reissue remains undefeated in tournament play - The Destin Log
Destin coed softball upper division: Reissue remains undefeated in tournament play The Destin Log
Published on 2 May 2025 | 3:20 pm
Victims’ loved one: Killer ‘deserved no mercy’ - Crestview News Bulletin
Victims’ loved one: Killer ‘deserved no mercy’ Crestview News Bulletin
Published on 2 May 2025 | 3:11 pm
Destin coed lower division softball: Axis Therapy wins big in round two - The Destin Log
Destin coed lower division softball: Axis Therapy wins big in round two The Destin Log
Published on 2 May 2025 | 3:00 pm
Gator football team opens spring practice - Crestview News Bulletin
Gator football team opens spring practice Crestview News Bulletin
Published on 2 May 2025 | 2:43 pm
DAF announces 2024 top performing safety leaders, teams - eglin.af.mil
DAF announces 2024 top performing safety leaders, teams eglin.af.mil
Published on 2 May 2025 | 2:40 pm
Bystander Helps Fla. Deputy in Dangerous Struggle with Suspect over Gun - officer.com
Bystander Helps Fla. Deputy in Dangerous Struggle with Suspect over Gun officer.com
Published on 2 May 2025 | 1:42 pm
Christian Carlee honored as Destin Chamber's Business Person of the Quarter - The Destin Log
Christian Carlee honored as Destin Chamber's Business Person of the Quarter The Destin Log
Published on 2 May 2025 | 1:40 pm
Okaloosa man’s execution delayed 2 hours by late appeals - mypanhandle.com
Okaloosa man’s execution delayed 2 hours by late appeals mypanhandle.com
Published on 2 May 2025 | 3:25 am
OCSO deputy assaulted while arresting an armed burglary suspect - WJHG
OCSO deputy assaulted while arresting an armed burglary suspect WJHG
Published on 1 May 2025 | 11:28 pm
19 year old charged for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on a Okaloosa deputy - mypanhandle.com
19 year old charged for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on a Okaloosa deputy mypanhandle.com
Published on 1 May 2025 | 10:53 pm
District champs FWB, Niceville softball sitting pretty ahead of FHSAA regionals - The Northwest Florida Daily News
District champs FWB, Niceville softball sitting pretty ahead of FHSAA regionals The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 1 May 2025 | 9:20 pm
Deputies: Burglary suspect tried to pull gun on Okaloosa deputy, snatch his gun - WEAR-TV
Deputies: Burglary suspect tried to pull gun on Okaloosa deputy, snatch his gun WEAR-TV
Published on 1 May 2025 | 9:10 pm
Armed burglary suspect accused of attempting to pull gun on Okaloosa County deputy - WKRG
Armed burglary suspect accused of attempting to pull gun on Okaloosa County deputy WKRG
Published on 1 May 2025 | 9:05 pm
Middle School Baseball and Softball Championships Wrap Up - Okaloosa County School District
Middle School Baseball and Softball Championships Wrap Up Okaloosa County School District
Published on 1 May 2025 | 8:38 pm
'All Smiles': Sheriff Pays Woman Special Visit for Her 100th Birthday - Yahoo News UK
'All Smiles': Sheriff Pays Woman Special Visit for Her 100th Birthday Yahoo News UK
Published on 1 May 2025 | 3:57 pm
Poseidon Memorial Reef: New underwater memorial set to expand Okaloosa’s artificial reef network - Get The Coast
Poseidon Memorial Reef: New underwater memorial set to expand Okaloosa’s artificial reef network Get The Coast
Published on 1 May 2025 | 10:29 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 | 5:36 am
Okaloosa County man arrested after hidden camera was found in a woman’s bedroom - WJHG
Okaloosa County man arrested after hidden camera was found in a woman’s bedroom WJHG
Published on 1 May 2025 | 3:52 am
Okaloosa County man arrested after hidden camera was found in a woman’s bedroom - WJHG
Okaloosa County man arrested after hidden camera was found in a woman’s bedroom WJHG
Published on 1 May 2025 | 1:29 am
Fort Walton Beach man accused of recording woman in her bedroom since February - WKRG
Fort Walton Beach man accused of recording woman in her bedroom since February WKRG
Published on 1 May 2025 | 12:18 am
Fort Walton Beach man arrested for video voyeurism and burglary - mypanhandle.com
Fort Walton Beach man arrested for video voyeurism and burglary mypanhandle.com
Published on 30 April 2025 | 11:44 pm
Okaloosa man convicted of quadruple murder set for execution - mypanhandle.com
Okaloosa man convicted of quadruple murder set for execution mypanhandle.com
Published on 30 April 2025 | 10:59 pm
National Day of Prayer events scheduled across Okaloosa County communities on May 1 - Get The Coast
National Day of Prayer events scheduled across Okaloosa County communities on May 1 Get The Coast
Published on 30 April 2025 | 8:49 pm
'It was a fairly calm crowd': Sheriff's Office reflects on Okaloosa County's spring break - The Destin Log
'It was a fairly calm crowd': Sheriff's Office reflects on Okaloosa County's spring break The Destin Log
Published on 30 April 2025 | 6:40 pm
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 | 11:18 pm
Okaloosa Tourism Director outlines potential impacts of proposed tourism tax bill - Get The Coast
Okaloosa Tourism Director outlines potential impacts of proposed tourism tax bill Get The Coast
Published on 29 April 2025 | 11:08 pm
Okaloosa County tourism leaders raise red flags about proposed House measures - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Okaloosa County tourism leaders raise red flags about proposed House measures The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 29 April 2025 | 8:59 pm
Group files lawsuit, appeals to President Trump to stop SS United States from being sunk - Pensacola News Journal
Group files lawsuit, appeals to President Trump to stop SS United States from being sunk Pensacola News Journal
Published on 29 April 2025 | 9:06 am
Middle School Golf and Track Champions Recognized - Okaloosa County School District
Middle School Golf and Track Champions Recognized Okaloosa County School District
Published on 28 April 2025 | 8:57 pm
Is the Decline Of The Tourism Economy in Okaloosa County Worth A 40% Property Tax Reduction To You? - Mid Bay News
Is the Decline Of The Tourism Economy in Okaloosa County Worth A 40% Property Tax Reduction To You? Mid Bay News
Published on 28 April 2025 | 4:44 pm
Crews responding to structure fire in Okaloosa County - WJHG
Crews responding to structure fire in Okaloosa County WJHG
Published on 27 April 2025 | 7:53 pm
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 27 April 2025 | 1:06 am
Vehicle crash leads to shooting investigation in Okaloosa County - fox10tv.com
Vehicle crash leads to shooting investigation in Okaloosa County fox10tv.com
Published on 26 April 2025 | 10:12 pm
Car crash turns into shooting in Okaloosa County, police investigating - WJHG
Car crash turns into shooting in Okaloosa County, police investigating WJHG
Published on 26 April 2025 | 9:54 pm
Car crash leads to shooting investigation in Okaloosa County - WEAR-TV
Car crash leads to shooting investigation in Okaloosa County WEAR-TV
Published on 26 April 2025 | 9:45 pm
Okaloosa County School District and Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Celebrate Student Talent at the 2025 K-12 Art Show - Okaloosa County School District
Okaloosa County School District and Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Celebrate Student Talent at the 2025 K-12 Art Show Okaloosa County School District
Published on 25 April 2025 | 6:52 pm
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 County School District Honors Over 600 Seniors at Annual Anne T. Mitchell Academic Awards Ceremony - Okaloosa County School District
Okaloosa County School District Honors Over 600 Seniors at Annual Anne T. Mitchell Academic Awards Ceremony Okaloosa County School District
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:19 pm
OCSD and Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation to Present 2025 Okaloosa County K-12 Student Art Show - Okaloosa County School District
OCSD and Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation to Present 2025 Okaloosa County K-12 Student Art Show Okaloosa County School District
Published on 23 April 2025 | 3:58 pm
I took a $60 boat ride to Florida's Crab Island. It was a great value, and the BYOB policy made it even better. - AOL.com
Published on 19 April 2025 | 4:39 pm
Northwest Florida Ballet Académie Announces Auditions for 2025-2026 Academic Year - Okaloosa County School District
Northwest Florida Ballet Académie Announces Auditions for 2025-2026 Academic Year Okaloosa County School District
Published on 18 April 2025 | 9:17 pm
Destin-Fort Walton Beach gears up for ‘Earth Day Cleanup’ across Okaloosa beaches - Get The Coast
Destin-Fort Walton Beach gears up for ‘Earth Day Cleanup’ across Okaloosa beaches Get The Coast
Published on 18 April 2025 | 1:13 pm
Okaloosa County deputies respond to sinkhole delaying traffic in Destin - WKRG
Okaloosa County deputies respond to sinkhole delaying traffic in Destin WKRG
Published on 18 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County JROTC Cadets Awarded Prestigious Scholarships by Air and Space Forces Association - Okaloosa County School District
Okaloosa County JROTC Cadets Awarded Prestigious Scholarships by Air and Space Forces Association Okaloosa County School District
Published on 17 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Florida woman dies in Okaloosa County crash - WKRG
Florida woman dies in Okaloosa County crash WKRG
Published on 16 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 students invited to create ‘space-themed’ art for annual contest - Get The Coast
Okaloosa County students invited to create ‘space-themed’ art for annual contest Get The Coast
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
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
Okaloosa commissioners advance ‘Victory Village’ military retirement community plan - Get The Coast
Okaloosa commissioners advance ‘Victory Village’ military retirement community plan Get The Coast
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County withdraws $6 million Triumph grant application for delayed Project Sound - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Okaloosa County withdraws $6 million Triumph grant application for delayed Project Sound The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Parenting workshop draws over 250 attendees in Okaloosa County - Get The Coast
Parenting workshop draws over 250 attendees in Okaloosa County Get The Coast
Published on 14 April 2025 | 1:42 pm
Overnight road improvement projects could cause delays across Okaloosa, Walton counties - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Overnight road improvement projects could cause delays across Okaloosa, Walton counties The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 14 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Man found guilty of soliciting child sexual conduct in Okaloosa County: State Attorney - WKRG
Man found guilty of soliciting child sexual conduct in Okaloosa County: State Attorney WKRG
Published on 14 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa School District to offer free workshop on parenting through ‘big emotions’ - Get The Coast
Okaloosa School District to offer free workshop on parenting through ‘big emotions’ Get The Coast
Published on 10 April 2025 | 7:29 pm
Okaloosa County deputies ramp up patrol for spring break, so far making over 500 arrests - WEAR-TV
Okaloosa County deputies ramp up patrol for spring break, so far making over 500 arrests WEAR-TV
Published on 4 April 2025 | 7:00 am
First Circuit JNC accepting Okaloosa County court applications - The Florida Bar
First Circuit JNC accepting Okaloosa County court applications The Florida Bar
Published on 4 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Spring break arrest numbers climb along Okaloosa County beaches - The Destin Log
Spring break arrest numbers climb along Okaloosa County beaches The Destin Log
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 1 April 2025 | 7:00 am
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
Okaloosa County looks to buy former Red Lobster building in Fort Walton Beach for $3.75M - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Okaloosa County looks to buy former Red Lobster building in Fort Walton Beach for $3.75M The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 1 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 | 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 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
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 | 7:00 am
UWF archaeology group search for historic Fort Kirkland in Okaloosa County - WEAR-TV
UWF archaeology group search for historic Fort Kirkland in Okaloosa County WEAR-TV
Published on 21 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County offering free ‘bear latches’ for residents’ trashcans - WKRG
Okaloosa County offering free ‘bear latches’ for residents’ trashcans WKRG
Published on 20 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 prepared for any spring break “takeovers” - WJHG
Okaloosa County prepared for any spring break “takeovers” WJHG
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
Okaloosa County School District to Host Job Fair - Okaloosa County School District
Okaloosa County School District to Host Job Fair Okaloosa County School District
Published on 12 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County municipal election results: Fort Walton Beach, Laurel Hill, Niceville - WKRG
Okaloosa County municipal election results: Fort Walton Beach, Laurel Hill, Niceville WKRG
Published on 11 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
Reported shots fired near public area, investigation underway in Okaloosa County - WJHG
Reported shots fired near public area, investigation underway in Okaloosa County WJHG
Published on 8 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Okaloosa Sheriff’s Office details spring break enforcement plan - Get The Coast
Okaloosa Sheriff’s Office details spring break enforcement plan Get The Coast
Published on 4 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Okaloosa County deputies asking for tips after shots fired in 2 neighborhoods - WKRG
Okaloosa County deputies asking for tips after shots fired in 2 neighborhoods WKRG
Published on 3 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Okaloosa asks public to ‘stay off’ bridge-to-bridge path during construction - Get The Coast
Okaloosa asks public to ‘stay off’ bridge-to-bridge path during construction Get The Coast
Published on 25 February 2025 | 8:00 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
Law enforcement to run with Special Olympics torch in Okaloosa County on March 12 - Get The Coast
Law enforcement to run with Special Olympics torch in Okaloosa County on March 12 Get The Coast
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 airports director joins Jay Odom’s RICO lawsuit against former business partner - Get The Coast
Okaloosa airports director joins Jay Odom’s RICO lawsuit against former business partner Get The Coast
Published on 18 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Suspect in Okaloosa County explosive device attack allegedly linked to motorcycle gang - WEAR-TV
Suspect in Okaloosa County explosive device attack allegedly linked to motorcycle gang WEAR-TV
Published on 17 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Okaloosa announces new departure date for SS United States - Get The Coast
Okaloosa announces new departure date for SS United States Get The Coast
Published on 13 February 2025 | 7:10 pm
Okaloosa County School District to provide scholarship opportunities for future educators - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Okaloosa County School District to provide scholarship opportunities for future educators The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 13 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Christian middle school teacher in Okaloosa County charged with molesting student - WPMI
Christian middle school teacher in Okaloosa County charged with molesting student WPMI
Published on 12 February 2025 | 8:00 am
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 family aims to honor 13-year-old daughter's legacy after her suicide - WEAR-TV
Okaloosa County family aims to honor 13-year-old daughter's legacy after her suicide WEAR-TV
Published on 4 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Okaloosa County School District Announces 2025 Teacher of the Year - Okaloosa County School District
Okaloosa County School District Announces 2025 Teacher of the Year Okaloosa County School District
Published on 28 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Okaloosa County recovers after rare snowstorm brings up to 9 inches of snow - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Okaloosa County recovers after rare snowstorm brings up to 9 inches of snow The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 23 January 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
‘Who fixes this road?’: New app helps Okaloosa residents identify road jurisdictions - Get The Coast
‘Who fixes this road?’: New app helps Okaloosa residents identify road jurisdictions Get The Coast
Published on 7 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Officials from around Okaloosa County ask state lawmakers for more than $54 million - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Officials from around Okaloosa County ask state lawmakers for more than $54 million The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 30 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Celebrate the arrival of the New Year's with several events around Okaloosa County - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Celebrate the arrival of the New Year's with several events around Okaloosa County The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 30 December 2024 | 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
Okaloosa County Air Monitoring - Florida Department of Environmental Protection (.gov)
Okaloosa County Air Monitoring Florida Department of Environmental Protection (.gov)
Published on 13 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Your Voice, Your Vote: How did Okaloosa County vote in 2024 general election? - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Your Voice, Your Vote: How did Okaloosa County vote in 2024 general election? The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 5 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Okaloosa County approves purchase of SS United States for artificial reef - Get The Coast
Okaloosa County approves purchase of SS United States for artificial reef Get The Coast
Published on 1 October 2024 | 7:00 am