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Okaloosa County officials continue to monitor potential tropical development
While the National Hurricane Center has lowered its predictions for a tropical system to develop in the Gulf of Mexico over the next seven days, AccuWeather forecasters are urging Florida residents make preparations for some possible impacts. "The path of a brewing tropical feature over the southern Gulf of Mexico is almost certain to bring dangers and disruptions from heavy rain and flooding to the Florida Peninsula next week," AccuWeather meteorologists said. ...
All aboard? Okaloosa Commission wants return of passenger rail for Florida Panhandle
CRESTVIEW — On Oct. 1, the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners took the first step toward possibly returning railroad service to the county. The commission approved a letter of request to be sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis and the president-speaker of the Florida Senate and House urging elected leaders to join the Southern Rail Commission (SRC), which will allow all parties to explore the restoration of passenger rail service in the Florida Panhandle. ...
Okaloosa County will become the home of the world’s largest artificial reef
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) — Okaloosa County commissioners believe they have sealed the deal to buy the SS United States. The old cruise ship has been sitting at a dock in Philadelphia since 1996. “It was built to accommodate about 2,000 passengers, but it was built in the time following World War two where the […]
Santa Rosa County to hold event for residents to dispose of Household Hazardous Waste
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Some Northwest Florida residents can soon dispose of items not accepted during traditional garbage pickup as Santa Rosa County hosts Household Hazardous Waste Amnesty Day. According to a county press release, HHW Amnesty Day is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19, from 8 a.m. to noon at the South Santa […]
Santa Rosa County Libraries to host election for books
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Ahead of the November 2024 presidential election as many are trying to decide who to vote for, a library is holding its own election of sorts: an election for books. The Santa Rosa County Public Library System is holding its Vote for Books event leading up to the November […]
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