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First installment of Half-Cent Sales Tax money to happen in April for Okaloosa Schools

SCHOOL HALF-CENT: The first installment of Half-Cent Sales Tax money is set to happen this month. There is also a Dashboard being built so the public can track progress and […]

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SCHOOL HALF-CENT: The first installment of Half-Cent Sales Tax money is set to happen this month. There is also a Dashboard being built so the public can track progress and Vince Mayfield (Bit-Wizards) explains why Jacobs Titan is grouping construction projects. Here’s the latest update on the Half-Cent Sales Tax for Okaloosa Schools.

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