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13 graduate from Destin Chamber's community education and leadership program - MSN
13 graduate from Destin Chamber's community education and leadership program MSN
Published on 18 May 2025 | 12:49 am
Destin High graduates 141, first class to finish all four years as Sharks - The Destin Log
Destin High graduates 141, first class to finish all four years as Sharks The Destin Log
Published on 17 May 2025 | 2:40 pm
Cox Recognizes Inspirational Students in Okaloosa County - Okaloosa County School District
Cox Recognizes Inspirational Students in Okaloosa County Okaloosa County School District
Published on 17 May 2025 | 1:02 pm
Cox Recognizes Inspirational Students in Okaloosa County - Okaloosa County School District
Cox Recognizes Inspirational Students in Okaloosa County Okaloosa County School District
Published on 17 May 2025 | 1:02 pm
Crestview, Fort Walton Beach and Niceville Spring Football Action - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Crestview, Fort Walton Beach and Niceville Spring Football Action The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 16 May 2025 | 9:10 pm
Destin High School graduates its third class. See the celebration | Photos - The Destin Log
Destin High School graduates its third class. See the celebration | Photos The Destin Log
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:20 pm
Fort Walton Beach issues noise alert for Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival - Get The Coast
Fort Walton Beach issues noise alert for Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival Get The Coast
Published on 16 May 2025 | 6:04 pm
Crestview plays physical brand of football in spring game - Crestview News Bulletin
Crestview plays physical brand of football in spring game Crestview News Bulletin
Published on 16 May 2025 | 2:54 pm
Final Four Bound: FWB softball walks it off in historic win; Chloe Bailey leads Niceville - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Final Four Bound: FWB softball walks it off in historic win; Chloe Bailey leads Niceville The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 16 May 2025 | 1:50 pm
Testing at Eglin Air Force Base will temporarily close State Roads 85,123 - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Testing at Eglin Air Force Base will temporarily close State Roads 85,123 The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 16 May 2025 | 1:30 pm
Kids Tag Art Winners Announced - Okaloosa County School District
Kids Tag Art Winners Announced Okaloosa County School District
Published on 16 May 2025 | 1:01 pm
Kids Tag Art Winners Announced - Okaloosa County School District
Kids Tag Art Winners Announced Okaloosa County School District
Published on 16 May 2025 | 1:01 pm
Beijing, Destin, Rovaniemi, Banff, or Tromsø Which of These Top Five Rising Travel Destinations Will Inspire Your Next Adventure? - Travel And Tour World
Beijing, Destin, Rovaniemi, Banff, or Tromsø Which of These Top Five Rising Travel Destinations Will Inspire Your Next Adventure? Travel And Tour World
Published on 16 May 2025 | 11:59 am
Lady Vikings punch ticket to Final Four with extra-inning thriller - Get The Coast
Lady Vikings punch ticket to Final Four with extra-inning thriller Get The Coast
Published on 16 May 2025 | 11:38 am
ERA American Real Estate completes headquarters renovation, launches new small business spaces in Shalimar - Get The Coast
ERA American Real Estate completes headquarters renovation, launches new small business spaces in Shalimar Get The Coast
Published on 16 May 2025 | 11:38 am
Fort Walton Beach nursing assistant’s ‘therapy dog’ photo captures state contest win - Get The Coast
Fort Walton Beach nursing assistant’s ‘therapy dog’ photo captures state contest win Get The Coast
Published on 16 May 2025 | 11:00 am
Okaloosa County teachers and one student honored with national literacy awards - Get The Coast
Okaloosa County teachers and one student honored with national literacy awards Get The Coast
Published on 16 May 2025 | 10:42 am
2 Okaloosa County roads to close for Eglin Air Force mission - WKRG
2 Okaloosa County roads to close for Eglin Air Force mission WKRG
Published on 15 May 2025 | 11:00 pm
Okaloosa STEMM Academy earns honors at 2025 Florida History Day competition - WKRG
Okaloosa STEMM Academy earns honors at 2025 Florida History Day competition WKRG
Published on 15 May 2025 | 8:43 pm
Okaloosa teachers, student win National 180 awards for literacy and academic growth - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Okaloosa teachers, student win National 180 awards for literacy and academic growth The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:30 pm
Okaloosa STEMM Academy Excels at 2025 Florida History Day State Competition - Okaloosa County School District
Okaloosa STEMM Academy Excels at 2025 Florida History Day State Competition Okaloosa County School District
Published on 15 May 2025 | 3:11 pm
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 | 2:52 pm
Highway closures planned for Eglin AFB testing next week in Okaloosa - Get The Coast
Highway closures planned for Eglin AFB testing next week in Okaloosa Get The Coast
Published on 15 May 2025 | 2:52 pm
Lady Vikings host Arnold tonight in 4A regional softball finals - Get The Coast
Lady Vikings host Arnold tonight in 4A regional softball finals Get The Coast
Published on 15 May 2025 | 2:22 pm
Three arrested in kidnapping and armed robbery in Okaloosa County - WJHG
Three arrested in kidnapping and armed robbery in Okaloosa County WJHG
Published on 15 May 2025 | 1:21 am
Two Okaloosa County Middle School Teachers and One Student Receive Prestigious National 180 Awards for Excellence in Literacy - Okaloosa County School District
Two Okaloosa County Middle School Teachers and One Student Receive Prestigious National 180 Awards for Excellence in Literacy Okaloosa County School District
Published on 14 May 2025 | 9:00 pm
3 people arrested after kidnapping, beating man: Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office - WKRG
3 people arrested after kidnapping, beating man: Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office WKRG
Published on 14 May 2025 | 8:37 pm
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 | 8:01 pm
Three charged in violent kidnapping after Fort Walton Beach home invasion - WEAR-TV
Three charged in violent kidnapping after Fort Walton Beach home invasion WEAR-TV
Published on 14 May 2025 | 6:53 pm
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 | 11:30 am
Celebrating 29 Years of Success with Take Stock in Children - Okaloosa County School District
Celebrating 29 Years of Success with Take Stock in Children Okaloosa County School District
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:43 pm
Okaloosa County School District launches initiatives for 'Mental Health Awareness Month' - WEAR-TV
Okaloosa County School District launches initiatives for 'Mental Health Awareness Month' WEAR-TV
Published on 13 May 2025 | 6:57 pm
‘Take Stock in Children’ celebrates 29 years of student success in Okaloosa County Schools - Get The Coast
‘Take Stock in Children’ celebrates 29 years of student success in Okaloosa County Schools Get The Coast
Published on 13 May 2025 | 6:57 pm
FHP investigating fatal crash in Okaloosa County - fox10tv.com
FHP investigating fatal crash in Okaloosa County fox10tv.com
Published on 13 May 2025 | 2:07 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 | 11:32 pm
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 | 11:32 pm
Summer Bridge Program: Preparing VPK Students for Kindergarten Success! - Okaloosa County School District
Summer Bridge Program: Preparing VPK Students for Kindergarten Success! Okaloosa County School District
Published on 9 May 2025 | 4:04 pm
This Florida Island Offers All The Fun Of Nearby Destin With Far Fewer Crowds - Southern Living
This Florida Island Offers All The Fun Of Nearby Destin With Far Fewer Crowds Southern Living
Published on 9 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County School District Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month - Okaloosa County School District
Okaloosa County School District Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month Okaloosa County School District
Published on 7 May 2025 | 4:22 pm
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 | 3:28 pm
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 - Okaloosa County School District
2025 Graduation Ceremony Information Okaloosa County School District
Published on 5 May 2025 | 1:39 pm
Important: New Transportation Request Form - Okaloosa County School District
Important: New Transportation Request Form Okaloosa County School District
Published on 4 May 2025 | 7:43 pm
Okaloosa County woman arrested after allegedly firing a shot at a family member - WJHG
Okaloosa County woman arrested after allegedly firing a shot at a family member WJHG
Published on 4 May 2025 | 7:18 pm
Okaloosa County considers repealing anchoring ban in Crab Island safety corridor - WEAR-TV
Okaloosa County considers repealing anchoring ban in Crab Island safety corridor WEAR-TV
Published on 4 May 2025 | 7:00 am
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 | 7:00 am
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
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 | 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
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 30 April 2025 | 7:00 am
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 | 7:00 am
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 | 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
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
Crews responding to structure fire in Okaloosa County - WJHG
Crews responding to structure fire in Okaloosa County WJHG
Published on 27 April 2025 | 7:00 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 | 7:00 am
One person dead and another injured following shooting in Okaloosa County - fox10tv.com
One person dead and another injured following shooting in Okaloosa County fox10tv.com
Published on 26 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
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 | 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
Eglin Air Force Base installing new fencing along Highway 98 on Okaloosa Island - Get The Coast
Eglin Air Force Base installing new fencing along Highway 98 on Okaloosa Island Get The Coast
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County hiring lifeguards — how to qualify and apply - WKRG
Okaloosa County hiring lifeguards — how to qualify and apply WKRG
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Five Okaloosa JROTC Cadets earn scholarships from Air and Space Forces Association - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Five Okaloosa JROTC Cadets earn scholarships from Air and Space Forces Association The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 18 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County to host second annual hurricane preparedness event - Get The Coast
Okaloosa County to host second annual hurricane preparedness event Get The Coast
Published on 18 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa School District celebrates record growth in CTE with 350 students at 6th annual ‘Signing Day’ - Get The Coast
Okaloosa School District celebrates record growth in CTE with 350 students at 6th annual ‘Signing Day’ Get The Coast
Published on 17 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Get prepared: Hurricane Expo returns to Okaloosa County on May 3 - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Get prepared: Hurricane Expo returns to Okaloosa County on May 3 The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 17 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 | 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 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
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
New Okaloosa Agriculture Extension Office to be named after Sheila Dunning - Get The Coast
New Okaloosa Agriculture Extension Office to be named after Sheila Dunning Get The Coast
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County to start financial audit, freezes non-essential hiring - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Okaloosa County to start financial audit, freezes non-essential hiring The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 2 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
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 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 $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 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
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
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
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 | 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 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 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
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 School District plans to boost its agriculture education with $100,000 grant - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Okaloosa County School District plans to boost its agriculture education with $100,000 grant The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 11 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County Health Improvement Partnership - Okaloosa County Health Department (.gov)
Okaloosa County Health Improvement Partnership Okaloosa County Health Department (.gov)
Published on 5 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 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
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 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
'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