Okaloosa County looking to take over Eglin Beach Park operated by Air Force
More space on the beach could be coming to the residents and visitors of okaloosa countythe county is looking to take over the eglin be ...
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2 old buildings help Northwest Florida firefighters, officials say
Old buildings may not be the prettiest sights, but Fort Walton Beach officials say they can help first responders prepare for ...
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Okaloosa County approves $4.6M Veterans Park shoreline restoration project
Empire Builders Group secured approval to construct 16 breakwaters, boardwalks, and saltmarsh enhancements at Veterans Park, ...
Okaloosa County seeks to take over management of Eglin Beach Park for more public beach access
Eglin Beach Park is currently open only to military, and only for 100 days a year. Okaloosa County hopes to change that.
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Traffic Alert: Parts of I-10 closed in north Florida due to winter conditions
As of 7:15 p.m., the interstate is closed from MM 5 in Escambia County to MM 70 in Okaloosa County. FDOT asks you to stay off the road unless travel is necessary.
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Could Northwest Florida see snow early next week? It'll be cold enough. Here are the chances
In a memo from Okaloosa County Public Safety Director Patrick Maddox, officials have expressed concern about the potential for winter precipitation Tuesday into Wednesday. The National Weather ...
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Escambia didn't buy the SS United States, but it might still make our area a diver's dream
After concerns that the SS United States wasn’t seaworthy enough to make the trip from Philadelphia to Florida, Okaloosa County now says ... puts a big pin on the map for Pensacola.
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Fort Walton Beach approves agreement with Okaloosa County for ‘Around the Mound’ design funding
(City of Fort Walton Beach) The Fort Walton Beach City Council unanimously approved an interlocal agreement with Okaloosa County Tuesday night to jointly fund the design phase of the “Around the Mound ...
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Submerged vehicle recovered in Okaloosa County (photos)
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A vehicle is out of the water after a crash left it submerged, and it’s thanks to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team and the Florida Highway Patrol.
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Easing Zoning Restrictions Can Facilitate Rebuilding After the LA Fires
One relevant issue, however, is within my expertise: zoning and housing policy. Easing zoning restrictions on housing construction could help the city rebuild faster and find new homes for those ...
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Okaloosa County resource fair raises awareness on opioid crisis
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — Residents braved the cold for a county-wide resource fair aimed at tackling the opioid crisis in Okaloosa County. The event was hosted by the Post Overdose Support Team ...
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Los Angeles Zoning Laws Pushed People and Homes Toward Fire-Prone Areas
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection's active fire map includes a five-year fire ... it's extremely difficult because the zoning capacity that we have is on land that's ...