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Okaloosa Elementary Students Compete in Cross Country Event
SchoolsOkaloosa County elementary students took part in the school district’s inaugural districtwide cross country championship.
Okaloosa County Florida DeskNov 6, 2026
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Okaloosa sheriff’s K9 finds two missing women in one day
Police, fire and courtsAn Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office K9 located two missing women during separate searches on the same day.
Okaloosa County Florida DeskNov 6, 2026
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Man sentenced to 40 years in FedEx truck shooting
Police, fire and courtsA man was sentenced to 40 years after a 2024 shooting involving an occupied FedEx truck in Okaloosa County.
Okaloosa County Florida DeskOct 27, 2026
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OCSD VPK Program Earns Excellent Summer Rating
SchoolsThe Okaloosa County School District says its VPK program received an excellent rating in summer accountability results.
Okaloosa County Florida DeskOct 21, 2026
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Okaloosa agencies launch Operation Jingle Bells
SchoolsThe Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office and school district have launched a holiday effort for students in need.
Okaloosa County Florida DeskOct 20, 2026
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Okaloosa Schools Set to Reopen After Postponement
SchoolsThe Okaloosa County School District has scheduled schools to reopen following a postponement.
Okaloosa County Florida DeskOct 14, 2026
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Okaloosa official explains drainage issue near The Boardwalk
Around townAn Okaloosa official said the depression near The Boardwalk was caused by a failed drainage-pipe cap, not a natural sinkhole.
Okaloosa County Florida DeskOct 7, 2026
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Okaloosa commissioners seek state Cinco Bayou investigation
Police, fire and courtsThe Okaloosa County Commission is asking the state to take the lead in examining water quality in Cinco Bayou.
Okaloosa County Florida DeskOct 6, 2026
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Okaloosa school district to host two bus driver job fairs
SchoolsThe Okaloosa County School District is planning two job fairs for people interested in bus driver positions.
Okaloosa County Florida DeskOct 4, 2026
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Water quality advisory issued for Okaloosa County waters
Around townA water quality advisory has been issued for waters in Okaloosa County.
Okaloosa County Florida DeskOct 3, 2026
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Jury acquits fired deputy in Roger Fortson killing
Police, fire and courtsA jury acquitted a fired Florida sheriff’s deputy in the killing of Roger Fortson, a Black U.S. Air Force airman.
Okaloosa County Florida DeskOct 2, 2026
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Florida’s Annual Book List Draws Public Discussion
Around townFlorida’s annual list of challenged books has become a subject of public discussion, but key details about the list are not established.
Okaloosa County Florida DeskOct 1, 2026
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Northwest Florida sheriffs warn about kratom after 9 deaths
Around townNorthwest Florida sheriffs are warning residents about kratom after nine deaths were reported in the area.
Okaloosa County Florida DeskSep 30, 2026
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Trial begins in Roger Fortson shooting case
Police, fire and courtsA former Florida deputy is on trial in the fatal shooting of Airman Roger Fortson.
Okaloosa County Florida DeskSep 29, 2026
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More than 20 convicted of illegal reentry in Northwest Florida
Around townMore than 20 people in Northwest Florida have been convicted of illegally reentering the United States.
Okaloosa County Florida DeskSep 23, 2026
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5 Okaloosa County restaurants get perfect inspection scores
Around townFive Okaloosa County restaurants received perfect scores in state inspections, marking a clean result for each business.
Okaloosa County Florida DeskSep 22, 2026
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Okaloosa orders Hollywood Boulevard speed cameras removed
Around townOkaloosa County ordered speed cameras on Hollywood Boulevard removed after a title search confirmed the county owns the roadway.
Okaloosa County Florida DeskSep 22, 2026
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Destin, Okaloosa County Agree on Holiday Isle Park Management
Community and eventsDestin and Okaloosa County have reached an agreement covering management of a 4-acre state park on Holiday Isle.
Okaloosa County Florida DeskSep 22, 2026