Okaloosa Island
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'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...
Eglin Air Force Base will hold a two-day hiring event Wednesday and Thursday
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — Officials at Eglin Air Force Base are set to host a two-day hiring event that will be open to the public. The event will be held at the University of Florida Research Engineering and Education facility at 1350 North Poquito Road in Shalimar. Event organizers have invited the...
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Northwest Florida event to feature all-you-can-eat ice cream
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — An event featuring all-you-can-eat ice cream is coming to Fort Walton Beach as the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is hosting its annual Big Scoop ice cream social. The free event is scheduled for 2-4 p.m. on Sept. 14 at Emerald Coast Harley-Davidson (788 Beal Pkwy NW, Fort […]
Okaloosa County approves $16.6 million baggage claim expansion to increase capacity at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
Destin, Florida – Those using Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport could anticipate a significant enhancement in the near future. With an eye toward improving the whole customer experience, the $16.6 million expansion project recently approved by the Okaloosa County Commission focuses on the baggage claim area of the airport. Tracy...
Fort Walton Beach welcomes sprawling live-work-play development 'Freedom Tech Center'
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- A major development where people can live, work, and play -- that’s the vision for Freedom Tech Center, which had its grand opening in Fort Walton Beach this week. The project includes two hotels, more than 300 luxury apartments, and room for 150,000 square...
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