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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 - Okaloosa County School District
OCSD Earns an "A" Rating from the Florida Department of Education Okaloosa County School District
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 | 10:11 pm
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 | 10:02 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
Crestview man sentenced for on drug trafficking charges: DOJ - WKRG
Crestview man sentenced for on drug trafficking charges: DOJ WKRG
Published on 7 July 2025 | 9:06 pm
Okaloosa County School District seeks mentors for 2025-2026 high school students - WKRG
Okaloosa County School District seeks mentors for 2025-2026 high school students WKRG
Published on 7 July 2025 | 8:10 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 | 7:12 pm
Okaloosa County approves land use change for planned veterans retirement community - Mid Bay News
Okaloosa County approves land use change for planned veterans retirement community Mid Bay News
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:00 pm
Okaloosa County Commissioners approve amendment to Hospital Assessment Program - Mid Bay News
Okaloosa County Commissioners approve amendment to Hospital Assessment Program Mid Bay News
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:00 pm
Crestview man sentenced to prison for trafficking in illegal narcotics - mypanhandle.com
Crestview man sentenced to prison for trafficking in illegal narcotics mypanhandle.com
Published on 7 July 2025 | 6:02 pm
Take Stock in Children Seeking Mentors for Okaloosa High School Students - Okaloosa County School District
Take Stock in Children Seeking Mentors for Okaloosa High School Students Okaloosa County School District
Published on 7 July 2025 | 4:02 pm
Motorcyclist killed in Okaloosa County crash - WKRG
Motorcyclist killed in Okaloosa County crash WKRG
Published on 7 July 2025 | 3:20 pm
Gulf Breeze man seriously injured in crash, FHP says - WKRG
Gulf Breeze man seriously injured in crash, FHP says WKRG
Published on 7 July 2025 | 2:59 pm
Fort Walton Beach Fire Department to host ‘Changing of the Guard’ Ceremony - WKRG
Fort Walton Beach Fire Department to host ‘Changing of the Guard’ Ceremony WKRG
Published on 7 July 2025 | 2:44 pm
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 | 10:57 pm
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 | 6:48 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 | 6:44 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
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 | 9:36 pm
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 | 9:00 am
Kitten found in water near Okaloosa County bridge - WKRG
Kitten found in water near Okaloosa County bridge WKRG
Published on 3 July 2025 | 11:01 pm
3-car crash in Okaloosa County injures 4 people, Florida Highway Patrol says - WKRG
3-car crash in Okaloosa County injures 4 people, Florida Highway Patrol says WKRG
Published on 3 July 2025 | 9:04 pm
3-car crash leaves multiple injured in Okaloosa County - mypanhandle.com
3-car crash leaves multiple injured in Okaloosa County mypanhandle.com
Published on 3 July 2025 | 5:00 pm
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 | 2:02 pm
4th of July fireworks in Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Island and more - The Northwest Florida Daily News
4th of July fireworks in Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Island and more The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 3 July 2025 | 2:00 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 3 July 2025 | 1:12 am
New to Okaloosa County School District? Let’s Get Ready for Day One! - Okaloosa County School District
New to Okaloosa County School District? Let’s Get Ready for Day One! Okaloosa County School District
Published on 2 July 2025 | 9:16 pm
Gov. DeSantis signs death warrant for Okaloosa County killer - mypanhandle.com
Gov. DeSantis signs death warrant for Okaloosa County killer mypanhandle.com
Published on 2 July 2025 | 5:10 pm
Okaloosa Principals Return from Prestigious Leadership Lab in Colorado - Okaloosa County School District
Okaloosa Principals Return from Prestigious Leadership Lab in Colorado Okaloosa County School District
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 | 11:20 pm
UPDATE: Santa Rosa County crash on I-10 leaves woman seriously injured - WEAR-TV
UPDATE: Santa Rosa County crash on I-10 leaves woman seriously injured WEAR-TV
Published on 1 July 2025 | 8:27 pm
New state budget: Okaloosa County approved for more than $7 million in project funding - The Destin Log
New state budget: Okaloosa County approved for more than $7 million in project funding The Destin Log
Published on 1 July 2025 | 8:20 pm
School Meal Service Prices for the 2025-26 School Year - Okaloosa County School District
School Meal Service Prices for the 2025-26 School Year Okaloosa County School District
Published on 1 July 2025 | 5:52 pm
Okaloosa County fugitive wanted for first degree murder captured in Mexico - mypanhandle.com
Okaloosa County fugitive wanted for first degree murder captured in Mexico mypanhandle.com
Published on 1 July 2025 | 3:53 pm
DeSantis Signs $115B Florida Budget; $87 Million Headed to Okaloosa and Walton Counties - Mid Bay News
DeSantis Signs $115B Florida Budget; $87 Million Headed to Okaloosa and Walton Counties Mid Bay News
Published on 1 July 2025 | 3:05 pm
Okaloosa County and Destin set groundbreaking ceremony for Tarpon Beach Gulf Front Park - The Destin Log
Okaloosa County and Destin set groundbreaking ceremony for Tarpon Beach Gulf Front Park The Destin Log
Published on 1 July 2025 | 11:10 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 | 10:37 pm
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 | 6:00 pm
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 | 5:30 pm
Tropical system could develop in Gulf ahead of July 4, Okaloosa officials monitoring - Mid Bay News
Tropical system could develop in Gulf ahead of July 4, Okaloosa officials monitoring Mid Bay News
Published on 29 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
Stuff the Bus school supply drive returns to Okaloosa County Walmart stores on August 2 - Get The Coast
Stuff the Bus school supply drive returns to Okaloosa County Walmart stores on August 2 Get The Coast
Published on 16 June 2025 | 12:32 pm
Empowering Educators with Innovation: Okaloosa Teachers Complete FSU InSPIRE Certification Program - Okaloosa County School District
Empowering Educators with Innovation: Okaloosa Teachers Complete FSU InSPIRE Certification Program Okaloosa County School District
Published on 16 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office suspends search for 10-year-old swimmer - WKRG
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office suspends search for 10-year-old swimmer WKRG
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
Cold case murder of Bonnie Ryther in Okaloosa County revisited 47 years later - WEAR-TV
Cold case murder of Bonnie Ryther in Okaloosa County revisited 47 years later WEAR-TV
Published on 12 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
Okaloosa County celebrates Women Veterans Day - fox10tv.com
Okaloosa County celebrates Women Veterans Day fox10tv.com
Published on 12 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Water Quality Advisory issued for Okaloosa County locations - mypanhandle.com
Water Quality Advisory issued for Okaloosa County locations mypanhandle.com
Published on 12 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County man in custody on 30 counts of possession of child pornography - mypanhandle.com
Okaloosa County man in custody on 30 counts of possession of child pornography mypanhandle.com
Published on 11 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
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
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
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 - Okaloosa County School District
2025 Summer Feeding Program Okaloosa County School District
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
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
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
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 cuts $250k for non-profits, sparking concern among local agencies - WEAR-TV
Okaloosa County cuts $250k for non-profits, sparking concern among local agencies WEAR-TV
Published on 22 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 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
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 | 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 - Okaloosa County School District
2025 Graduation Ceremony Information Okaloosa County School District
Published on 5 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Important: New Transportation Request Form (Updated) - Okaloosa County School District
Important: New Transportation Request Form (Updated) Okaloosa County School District
Published on 4 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
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 | 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 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 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
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 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 - Okaloosa County School District
Okaloosa County School District to Host Job Fair Okaloosa County School District
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 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 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