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Okaloosa School Board approves $175M in bonds for new school, additions in Crestview, Destin and Baker
The Okaloosa County School Board approved the issuance of Certificates of Participation (COPs) on Monday to generate $175 million to fund major construction projects, including a new K-8 school in Crestview and additions to two existing schools (Destin Elementary and Baker School). The board chose to use COPs as a...
2 Okaloosa County restaurants cited for high-priority violations
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. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring...
Okaloosa seeks state funding for East Pass sediment design and permitting, aims to reduce erosion and dredging costs
The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners approved a request Tuesday to apply for state funding to design and permit an inlet management project aimed at mitigating erosion and reducing dredging costs in Destin’s East Pass. The county will submit an application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)...
This Fort Walton Beach program helps people who’ve overdosed get the help they need
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WKRG) — It’s an issue impacting Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties more than anywhere else in the state. “Our four counties have the No. 1 per capita overdose death rate,” Fort Walton Beach Police Chief Robert Bage said. That’s why the Fort Walton Beach Police Department has been implementing […]
Okaloosa County deputy arrests man for breaking into a home, found taking a shower: OCSO
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Saturday, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about a man who broke into a home in Destin. According to officials, at around 5:30 a.m. 27-year-old Harrison Lee forced his way through a homeowner’s bedroom door. The homeowner quickly ran into a different bathroom and called the […]
'History will judge him well': Okaloosa County reacts to President Joe Biden dropping out
On Sunday, President Joe Biden announced on social media that he would not run for re-election after pressure from other Democrats mounted following the first presidential debate in June. Following the announcement, Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. The Northwest Florida Daily News reached out to...
Hidden cost of vacation rentals skyrockets property taxes for hundreds of local homeowners
Hundreds of northeast Florida homeowners are taking advantage of the summertime beach living to put rooms up for vacation rentals, but are finding a hidden cost in renting out their place.
Gov. DeSantis speaks to state sheriffs, holds news conference on education in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis has a busy morning in Central Florida on Tuesday. He’s scheduled to speak at the Florida Sheriffs’ Association 2024 Summer Conference in Orlando at 9 a.m. Then at 10:15 a.m., the governor is scheduled to hold a news conference at the...
UF: Fuchs on board to be interim president
Five days after UF President Ben Sasse’s abrupt resignation, the university said his predecessor Kent Fuchs has agreed to take over in the interim effective Aug. 1. The UF Board of Trustees will officially vote on Fuchs’ interim presidency at a 5:30 p.m. special meeting Tuesday, according to a university-wide email.
Florida lobster mini season begins Wednesday. Here's what to know.
MIAMI – Florida's two-day lobster mini season officially gets underway Wednesday. The recreational two-day season starts on July 24 at 12:01 a.m. and ends at 11:59 p.m. Thursday.The regular lobster season begins August 6 every year and runs through March 31.NEXT Weather meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez says seas will be 2-3 feet with a moderate chop. The wind will be from the east/southeast at 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots.Spiny lobster While Florida has three varieties of lobster, state wildlife officials say that most fishermen prefer the Florida spiny lobster, also known as the Caribbean spiny lobster.The spiny lobster...
National Hurricane Center hoping new cone will stop fixation on Saffir-Simpson Scale
The National Hurricane Center is excited about its launch of the new cone of concern, coming in just a few weeks. The experimental tropical cyclone forecast cone graphic will be coming out in mid-August, just in time for the peak period of hurricane season. ...
Northeast FL Surf Report #1 Tuesday 6:40 AM 07.23.2024
Northside Cam Jacksonville Beach Pier Center View Cam Jacksonville Beach Pier. View Our Latest Video Update [YouTube] Subscribe / Get Notified. View Our Live Jacksonville Beach Pier Cam [Northside]. View Our Live Jacksonville Beach Pier Cam [Southside]. Public Safety Announcement. In the modern era, our surf breaks can be very...
GOP adopts education platform that follows Florida’s lead
The big story: The national Republican platform this year is looking an awful lot like Florida’s playbook when it comes to education policy. Ideas from the Sunshine State embedded in the GOP plan include prohibiting instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation, restricting lessons about race, and defunding diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Inside Tampa Bay’s raw milk market as scientists fear bird flu in cows
BELLEAIR BLUFFS — Mateo Barbagelata brings a tumbler of raw cow’s milk to coffee shops, asking baristas to pour it into the lattes he orders. A sticker on his laptop declares “RAW MILK IS NOT A CRIME.”. “Raw milk for us is a lifestyle,” said Barbagelata, 25....
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