WATCH: Coast Guard medevacs 48-year-old man 75 miles south of Destin

Three Okaloosa students among winners in Florida Space Art Contest

A record-breaking 2,600 students submitted artwork for the 2024 Florida Space Art Contest, which challenged K-5 students to design Florida's future spacesuits. 3 of the 12 finalists are from Okaloosa....

Child care initiative launches to address military family needs near Eglin and Hurlburt

PAWS names Tracey Kinsley as interim executive director

Four teens injured after car splits in half, catches fire in Destin crash

Multiple students hospitalized after serious Destin crash, Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office investigating

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Longtime public servant Rep. Patt Maney receives Boy Scouts’ highest honor, Distinguished Eagle Scout Award

Fort Walton Beach begins process to fill council vacancy, Schmidt seeks return

Early voting turnout doubles in Okaloosa County, reaching 25% of eligible voters

Traffic shift completed on U.S. 98 near Brooks Bridge on Okaloosa Island

Navy divers complete disposal of World War II-era bombs in Choctawhatchee Bay

Governor DeSantis appoints three to the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority

Okaloosa County to break ground on $40.8M water reclamation facility

Construction prompts weeklong daytime closure of Denton-Racetrack intersection in FWB

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