âMake-A-Wishâ comes true in Destin for 6-year-old with Leukemia
On the morning of Monday, May 9th, Salt Water Vacations, the Okaloosa Sheriffâs Office, as well as members of the City of Destin, assisted âMake a Wish Georgiaâ with a big
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FDOT ‘Construction Career Day’ introduces high school students to critical career paths
This event is specially designed for high school students to learn more about the Construction workforce that they are going into, with hopes that it will create a pipeline of workforce and economic opportunities for our community.Â
Median “beautification” project underway in Destin, from Marler Bridge to Airport Road
âWe’ll have the entire city limits of Destin undergo a beautification over the next year,â said Michael Burgess. “With phase two stretching all the way to the county line.”Â
ABWA hosting Trivia Night event to raise funds for local student scholarship
On Saturday, March 12, from 5-7pm, the American Business Womenâs Association will host a Trivia Night at the Emerald Coast Science Center in Fort Walton Beach. The mission of the
Captain Royal Melvin Heritage Park in Destin could open by end of April
On Monday, the Destin City Council discussed the completion timeline of the Captain Royal Melvin Park on the Destin harbor. The construction of the park began back in January 2021
Okaloosa School District to launch a new parent, student and teacher portals in Fall 2022
The Okaloosa County School District is in the process of updating their Student Information Software to the new FOCUS Portal. FOCUS will be designed to create easier accessibility for teachers,
Okaloosa Sheriff’s Investigator discusses commitment to solving cold cases, talks 2 specific cases
“There is nothing that cops like better than catching bad guys but we cannot do this without you,” says Investigator Micheal Smith.
HOPE SQUAD: Local organization holding 5 events this week to discuss mental health for youth
Beginning Wednesday, March 2nd, the Hope Squad organization will be hosting several events throughout Okaloosa County. These events coincide with March being Self-harm month. The dates for these events are
Okaloosa looks to add lifeguard services to Henderson Beach State Park
On Tuesday morning, the Tourist Development Council discussed expanding lifeguard services in Okaloosa County to include Henderson Beach State Park. Currently, the 4-mile military beach area on Okaloosa Island and
Joe and Eddies closes in Fort Walton Beach after 68 years
On Tuesday morning, Ann Perillo, the owner of Joe and Eddies, made the announcement that after 68 years, her beloved restaurant will be officially closing down. Perillo says, âthis was
Choctaw’s Michelle Heck named Principal of the Year
On Monday night, Michelle Heck, the principal of Choctawhatchee High School, was awarded the 2022 Secondary Principle of the Year. Heck was honored because of her steadfast dedication to both