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When does school start in Okaloosa County, Florida?
OKALOOSA COUNTY — Summer is almost over, and students and parents are now turning their attention to the upcoming school year. Below is everything Okaloosa County residents need to know. When does school start in Okaloosa County? ...
4 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 County approves live-stream underwater camera installation at Okaloosa Island Pier
The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners approved a plan Tuesday morning to install an underwater live-stream camera at the Okaloosa Island Pier, offering the public a unique view of marine life off the Destin-Fort Walton Beach coast. The board voted to support a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Okaloosa County...
Court documents reveal racist texts sent by former Florida commissioner
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — Text messages made public from a 2022 Walton County court case show a former county commissioner using racial slurs and terms. “This is coming from public officials, elected officials, people we put our trust in and this can’t be tolerated,” said Frank Guillory, NAACP Chapter President. That former commissioner, […]
Okaloosa County breaking ground on agriculture learning center tomorrow
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WKRG) — Okaloosa County officials announced a groundbreaking ceremony on July 17 for a new agriculture extension office. According to a news release from the Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners, the ceremony will kick off at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds, which are located at […]
Okaloosa County approves $16.6 million baggage claim expansion at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners approved a $16.6 million expansion of the baggage claim area at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, marking a significant step in the airport’s growth strategy. The project will add approximately 14,724 square feet to the east end of the...
Air Force Enlisted Village acquires land from Eglin AFB for future Victory Village.
SHALIMAR — On Friday, the Air Force Enlisted Village signed the deed allowing the facility to acquire 80 acres from Eglin Air Force Base to build Victory Village, a new retirement community for wounded warriors and their caregivers. The event began with remarks by Brook McLean, retired chief master...
County invests $1.3 million for Marler Park playground upgrades on Okaloosa Island
The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve more than $1.3 million for new playground equipment and signage at Marler Park on Okaloosa Island. The board authorized $1,237,213.08 for playground structures and $73,769.65 for new playground signage, to be purchased from GameTime. Charlotte Dunworth from the Tourist Development...
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital celebrates 50 years of service in local community
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital marked its 50th anniversary Friday with a celebration that highlighted its growth and commitment to healthcare in the community. The hospital, which has operated under various names since its founding in 1974, hosted a party attended by local leaders, former CEOs, and medical staff. Fort Walton Beach Mayor Dick Rynearson presented a proclamation recognizing the hospital’s half-century of service.
Health advisory lifted for Bass Lake and Dons Bayou in Fort Walton Beach following wastewater spill
The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County (DOH-Okaloosa) has lifted a health advisory for Bass Lake and Dons Bayou, officials announced Monday. The advisory was initially issued following a sewer main break on July 6 that resulted in a wastewater spill into Bass Lake. Water quality testing has now shown that bacterial levels in the affected areas have dropped below the advisory threshold.
Destin will not seek to put annexation of new neighborhoods on the ballot in 2024
Although the Destin City Council likes the idea of annexing such places as Kelly Plantation, Regatta Bay, Emerald Bay and areas on Commons Drive into the city limits, annexation will not be on the ballot come November. The council tossed around the idea for more than 30 minutes at the...
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