Iconic Sea Oats Motel in Destin acquired, to undergo renovations

Driver found guilty of DUI manslaughter in crash that killed Fort Walton Beach lab tech

A jury found Benjamin Raser guilty of DUI manslaughter and DUI serious bodily injury in the 2023 Fort Walton Beach crash that killed Demetrius Thomas....

Destin High School names Jill McNamara as new principal 

WordroW: July 29, 2026

Dr. Diane Kelley retires after more than 45 years in Okaloosa County education

Megan Mueller named assistant principal of Meigs Middle School

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Okaloosa School District explains how Safe Schools funding works amid county SRO debate

WordroW: July 28, 2026

City of Fort Walton Beach to pick up large household items, scrap tires for free in August

Vikings football builds around Pulliam’s culture, returning offense

Gulfarium CARE Center releases three sea turtles after tropical storm delay

Okaloosa School District’s ‘Kindergarten Kickstart’ readies 326 students for first day

Fort Walton Beach to resurface stretch of Wright Parkway starting the week of July 27

NWFSC adds four engineering transfer degrees with pathway to UWF bachelor’s programs

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