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Long-time Fort Walton Beach pediatrician, Dr. Douglas Rigby, set to retire after 42 years

For over 40 years, Dr. Douglas Rigby has been caring for Fort Walton Beach area children and helping their parents navigate the ups and downs of parenthood. The special bond that

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Okaloosa County prepares for Hurricane Season with comprehensive Guide and Alerts

Okaloosa County is urging its residents to prepare for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, starting June 1, 2023, by making resources available to ensure safety and readiness. The County has released

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Mattie Kelly Arts Center Galleries announce national call for art

The Mattie Kelly Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College has announced that the 31st Annual Emerald Coast National Juried Exhibition Call for Art is now open. “What began as a

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Okaloosa students raise $23,000 for ‘Change for Children’ campaign

Students from schools across Okaloosa County came together to raise funds for the annual “Change for Children” campaign. The campaign, aimed at supporting Children in Crisis (CIC), Inc., saw students collecting spare

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Fort Walton Beach teenager charged with school shooting threat

A Fort Walton Beach teenager faces a second degree felony in connection with making threats of a mass shooting at a local school. Investigators say he created an Instagram profile

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PHOTOS: Newly renovated hotel, Beal House, debuts on Okaloosa Island

Beal House Fort Walton Beachfront, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, has officially opened its doors on Okaloosa Island, marking the completion of an extensive renovation project.  Nestled along the sugar-white sand of Okaloosa

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Destin High School’s Inaugural Graduation to feature 2 celebrity speakers

Destin High School has announced the celebrity guest speakers for the 2023 Commencement, which will feature the very first graduating class in the school’s history.  “We are excited to invite the

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Arts & Design Society hosts reception for “Inspired by Van Gogh” Art Show in Fort Walton Beach

The Arts & Design Society (ADSO) is gearing up for an exciting art event this Friday evening, May 26. ADSO will be hosting a reception to unveil their newest art show,

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Hooked sea turtle rescued at Okaloosa Island Pier

A loggerhead sea turtle was successfully rescued on Thursday, May 25, at the Okaloosa Island Pier, according to Eric Brown, Manager at the Pier. The incident occurred early in the morning,

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Kindergarten Teacher Cathy Baker retires from Kenwood Elementary, her childhood school, after 37 years

Every corner of Kenwood Elementary in Fort Walton Beach tells a story. And one figure central to many of these stories is Cathy Baker, who has spent over three decades nurturing

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Fort Walton Beach Track and Field team racks up 11 medals at State Finals

Fort Walton Beach High School made an impressive mark at the 3A FHSAA Outdoor State Finals 2023 Track and Field Competition held at Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville, FL, from May 17-20,

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Niceville man in custody following 9 hour standoff, facing multiple charges

A Niceville man is in custody and facing multiple charges following a nine-hour standoff on Wednesday with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. According to the OCSO, Deputies were called to a

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