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Fort Walton Beach ER doctor warns of fireworks dangers ahead of July Fourth celebrations
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- People are preparing to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, but lighting them or using sparklers can be dangerous. Kevin Bryan is an Emergency Room Physician at HCA Florida Fort Walton Destin Hospital. He says roughly 10,000 people are hurt by fireworks each year.
2 Okaloosa County restaurants get perfect scores in state inspections
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. ...
Gulf Coast Rip Current Forecast for Louisiana Beachgoers
So many people from South Louisiana will be traveling I-10 in the next day or two for their Fourth of July celebrations and they'll soon be on their favorite beach. For the Fourth, beachgoers from across Acadiana will want to cool off or relax in places like Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Pensacola, and Destin, Florida. Sadly, we've had several reports of drownings already this summer and the gulf may be a bit unfriendly days after Independence Day.
Plans progress to tackle Highway 98 traffic for military and community relief in Florida
NAVARRE, Fla. -- Plans are in the works to alleviate traffic on Highway 98 across Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties. District Three representative Joel Rudman made the announcement Monday. He says discussions have been going on for nearly a year between lawmakers and military leaders on plans to not only...
The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island announces two-day Independence Day celebration
The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island is gearing up for a grand two-day Independence Day celebration, featuring live music, fireworks, and family-friendly activities on July 3 and 4, 2024. The festivities will commence on Wednesday, July 3, with an evening of entertainment and pyrotechnics. From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., visitors...
Bridge-to-bridge path set for Okaloosa Island: Groundbreaking is July 8
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla.—Okaloosa County is set to break ground on a bridge-to-bridge multi-use path on Okaloosa Island. According to the Board of County Commissioners, the multi-use path will stretch about four miles between the Brooks Bridge and Marler (Destin) Bridge. The path is expected to be open to the public in early 2025.
Hurlburt Field changes command, welcomes Lt. Gen. Conley
HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. (WMBB) — More than 24,000 people in the Panhandle live or work at Hurlburt Field Air Force Base in Okaloosa County. On Tuesday, Lieutenant General Tony Bauernfeind passed the special operations wings flag Tuesday at Hurlburt Field to incoming commander, Lt. Gen. Michael Conley. “I’m so proud of what the headquarters AFSOC […]
Okaloosa School Board Candidates face off in Forum, outline visions for District’s future
The two candidates vying for the District 2 seat on the Okaloosa County School Board presented their visions for the future of local education at a candidate forum Thursday, addressing issues ranging from infrastructure funding to vocational training. Parker Destin and David Schmidt are competing for the seat currently held...
Col. Allison Black receives DAR’s Margaret Corbin Award in Washington D.C., honoring her distinguished military service
Col. Allison Black received the prestigious Margaret Corbin Award from the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) on Saturday night, June 29, 2024, in Washington, D.C. The award, presented during DAR’s Continental Congress, honors women in all branches of the military for distinguished service. It pays tribute to...
Don’t miss Niceville’s spectacular 2024 July 4th fireworks show
NICEVILLE, Fla.—Prepare for a stunning fireworks display over Boggy Bayou starting at about 8:45 p.m. on Independence Day, Thursday, July 4. The Light Up The Bayou Committee, the City of Niceville, and the City of Valparaiso partner each year to put on the popular display, where multi-colored fireworks are launched into the sky from a barge between Lincoln Park and Lions Park. The 2024 event promises vibrant colors, loud booms, and spectacular sights.
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