Parks+Rec

County invests $1.3 million for Marler Park playground upgrades on Okaloosa Island

Coastal Resources

188-foot dinner cruise ship, 110-foot tugboat to become Okaloosa’s newest artificial reefs

Coastal Resources

Okaloosa seeks state funding for East Pass sediment design and permitting, aims to reduce erosion and dredging costs

Business

Eglin Federal Credit Union opens new full-service branch in Freeport

Travel

Okaloosa County approves $16.6 million baggage claim expansion at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport

Coastal Resources

Okaloosa County approves live-stream underwater camera installation at Okaloosa Island Pier

Police Blotter

Three Crestview women charged with animal cruelty after rescue of 41 animals

Police Blotter

Okaloosa deputy fired after arrest on alleged racing, evidence tampering charges

Public Safety

Health advisory lifted for Bass Lake and Dons Bayou in Fort Walton Beach following wastewater spill

Business

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital celebrates 50 years of service in local community

Business, Military, Real Estate

Air Force Enlisted Village acquires 80 acres of land for Victory Village in Shalimar, a new home for wounded warriors

Business

VIDEO: Massive American flag raised at new Freedom Tech Center development in Fort Walton Beach

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