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- Teen reports sexual assault in Fort Walton Beach storage unitAuthorities are investigating a reported sexual assault of a teenager in Fort Walton Beach. The victim claims she was drugged and assaulted after leaving her drink unattended outside a convenience store.
- Okaloosa to purchase 229 acres along Shoal River in Crestview for public accessThe Okaloosa County Commission approved buying 229 acres of land along the Shoal River for $757,535 to provide public access to over 2,000 acres of existing county-owned property.
Teen reports sexual assault in Fort Walton Beach storage unit
Authorities are investigating a reported sexual assault of a teenager in Fort Walton Beach. The victim claims she was drugged and assaulted after leaving her drink unattended outside a convenience store.
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Okaloosa to purchase 229 acres along Shoal River in Crestview for public access
The Okaloosa County Commission approved buying 229 acres of land along the Shoal River for $757,535 to provide public access to over 2,000 acres of existing county-owned property.
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Man arrested after alleged Niceville bomb threat and police standoff
Shalimar’s new police department building, primarily funded by federal COVID-19 relief money, opens with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The remodeled 1941 structure cost $508,000, less than half the lowest contractor bid.
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Shalimar unveils new police department building
The Shalimar Police Department celebrated the opening of its new headquarters with a public Social Hour and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on…
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Choctawhatchee High School unveils new multipurpose building, redesigned front entry
Choctawhatchee High School, home of the Big Green Indians, celebrated the grand opening of its new multipurpose building and redesigned front…
Okaloosa County approves purchase of SS United States for artificial reef
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners voted 4-1 Tuesday to approve the purchase of the historic ocean liner SS United States for $1 million, with plans to sink it as an artificial reef off the coast of Destin-Fort Walton Beach.
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Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative helps over 50 adults earn high school diplomas
The Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative has helped 52 adults earn their high school diplomas through the Career Online High School program over a five-year period, with nine set to graduate in October.
Taylor Haugen Foundation to host shrimp boil fundraiser for youth sports safety
The Taylor Haugen Foundation’s Low Country Shrimp Boil on October 12 aims to raise funds for its Youth Equipment for Sports Safety program, providing protective gear to young athletes.
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Mayor to explain Crestview’s city government operations
Educational presentation aims to clarify responsibilities of local government, county, and school district for residents seeking assistance with various issues.
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Registration closing soon for 10th Annual CMSAF Binnicker Memorial Run
The 10th Annual CMSAF Binnicker Memorial Run, benefiting Air Force Enlisted Village’s memory care wing, will take place on October 5, 2024. Registration ends October 1.
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Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation to host 29th annual Festival of the Arts
The Festival of the Arts, set for October 25-27, will showcase over 100 visual artists from 16 states, featuring diverse artistic styles in 15 different art mediums.
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Okaloosa spared by Hurricane Helene, officials monitor potential Caribbean system
Okaloosa County experienced minimal impact from Hurricane Helene, with barely registering rain gauges and mostly breezy conditions. Officials are now monitoring a potential system in the Caribbean.
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