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12 hours ago · The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners approved sending a letter of intent to Eglin Air Force Base on Tuesday to explore managing and operating Eglin Beach Park near the Destin Bridge.. The park, which currently operates as a military-only facility, is open for approximately eight hours daily during the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

1 day ago · The 990-foot vessel, which has called Philadelphia home since 1996, will undergo approximately 12 months of preparation in Mobile before its ultimate deployment as an artificial reef approximately 20 nautical miles south of the Destin-Fort Walton Beach area. The extensive preparation process includes the removal of hazardous materials and modifications to ensure the ship will rest upright on ...

19 hours ago · Construction of Okaloosa Gas District’s new headquarters in Valparaiso continues to progress, with the 160,000-square-foot complex scheduled for September completion.. The facility will consolidate operations from multiple aging buildings – some dating back to 1953 – into a modern campus designed for both current needs and future expansion.

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18 hours ago · The February 1 gathering, hosted by DCWAF trustee Candis Wilson and board members Tiffany Edwards, Jeanne Dailey, and Lane Redding, brought together influential women from the community.Comedian Stacy Pederson delivered the keynote address at the event, which featured exclusively female-owned and operated businesses and vendors.

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Jan 19, 2025 · The winter weather could begin Tuesday morning near the Mississippi-Alabama line, reaching Okaloosa by mid-day or early afternoon. Winds are expected to gust 20-25 mph as snow falls. Coastal areas may experience a mix of sleet and freezing rain instead of snow, Maddox explained. He noted that sleet forms when snow partially melts into ice pellets before hitting the ground, while freezing rain ...

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Jan 8, 2025 · The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday approved $3.3 million in tourist development tax funding for the final segment of the Destin Crosstown Connector project.. The approved interlocal agreement with the City of Destin covers construction of the Beach Drive to Benning Drive roadway leg, which will complete the connector route running from Commons Drive to Stahlman Avenue.