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I-10 eastbound lane closure planned in Okaloosa County
I-10’s eastbound lane will be closed as construction crews perform guardrail repairs in Okaloosa County. Drivers should ...
Okaloosa County will remove Crab Island buoys following repeal of boat exclusion zone
Okaloosa County ends Crab Island boat exclusion zone, citing safety, cost, and outdated emergency access needs.
Okaloosa County’s Lionfish Tournament removes over 20,000 invasive species
The annual Emerald Coast Open and Lionfish Festival in Destin-Fort Walton Beach successfully removed more than 20,000 invasive lionfish. According to a news ...
Local Scout troop honored for locating missing autistic child in Fort Walton Beach
Okaloosa County honored Scout Troop 544 for helping find a missing autistic child in Fort Walton Beach in April.
Okaloosa County recognizes scouts for finding missing 11-year-old boy
Okaloosa County commissioners recently recognized a group of scouts from Scouting American Troop 544 for helping locate a ...
School year coming to end for 16 Florida counties. Others have to wait a little longer. See list
A state law that required later start times for middle and high school students beginning in the 2026-2027 school year may ...
Multi-agency effort assist in structure fire in DeFuniak Springs
Walton County Fire Rescue and several other agencies are on the scene of a structure fire at Burger King located at 1628 US Hwy 331 South in the City of DeFuniak ...
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Judge denies travel request for former Okaloosa deputy charged in Airman Fortson's death
An county judge has denied the travel request for former deputy Eddie Duran, who is charged with manslaughter in the death of ...