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- One-way traffic shift coming to Florida Blanca Place near Brooks Bridge in Fort Walton BeachFlorida Blanca Place Southeast will temporarily become one-way eastbound starting Jan. 6 as crews perform drainage work for the Brooks Bridge Replacement Project.
- Patronis secures broad support from Okaloosa County leaders in congressional bidJimmy Patronis’s campaign for Congress received endorsements from over 20 Okaloosa County officials, including law enforcement leaders, school officials, and local mayors.
One-way traffic shift coming to Florida Blanca Place near Brooks Bridge in Fort Walton Beach
Florida Blanca Place Southeast will temporarily become one-way eastbound starting Jan. 6 as crews perform drainage work for the Brooks Bridge Replacement Project.
Patronis secures broad support from Okaloosa County leaders in congressional bid
Jimmy Patronis’s campaign for Congress received endorsements from over 20 Okaloosa County officials, including law enforcement leaders, school officials, and local mayors.
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Fort Walton Beach City Manager Jeff Peters pursues Okaloosa Parks Director role
A lifelong resident who started as recreation director in 2006, Peters transitions from managing citywide operations to focusing on his passion for parks and recreation countywide.
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The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island rings in 2025 with fireworks, ‘pelican plunge’ into Gulf
Annual celebration features beachfront fireworks display on New Year’s Eve, followed by morning Pelican Plunge fundraiser benefiting local children in the community.
New Year’s Eve celebrations light up Okaloosa County with fireworks, family fun
Communities across Okaloosa County are ringing in 2025 with an array of family-friendly events featuring fireworks displays, live entertainment, and festive…
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Destin residents eligible for free 2025 parking passes starting Jan. 3
Annual passes will be available to Destin residents for paid parking areas along Scenic Highway 98, Gulf Shore Drive and the Destin Harbor District, with a limit of two passes per household.
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Fort Walton Beach firefighters raise $36,000 in holiday toy drive
With help from 60 businesses and 50 volunteers, the Fort Walton Beach Fire Department provided gifts for 263 children from 64 families through its annual “Christmas for the Kids” charity drive.
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Okaloosa Beach Safety starts lifeguard hiring for 2025 season
Beach Safety team saved 39 lives in 2024 while serving 1.8 million visitors to Okaloosa Island, with zero drownings reported and over 850,000 preventive education contacts made.
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Bit-Wizards’ Be the Magic Foundation fulfills Christmas wishes for 17 local families
Be the Magic Foundation, operated by Bit-Wizards, provided 302 gifts to 34 children from 17 families at Fresh Start For Children & Families this holiday season.
U.S. Highway 98 to undergo new traffic configuration for drainage work
A new round of construction work on U.S. 98 in Okaloosa County returns to the site of October’s controversial lane closures that caused significant traffic delays and prompted military leadership intervention.
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READing Paws program expands to five Okaloosa County schools
The READing Paws Program, part of the Reading Education Assistance Dogs initiative, partners certified therapy dogs with schools to boost literacy and confidence among young readers in Okaloosa County.
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Commissioner Carolyn Ketchel earns second Mitchell Award for public service
Okaloosa County Commissioner Carolyn Ketchel received the Mike Mitchell Award from the Okaloosa County Republican Club, becoming the only woman to earn this honor twice.
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