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WKRG News 5

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Okaloosa County deputies arrest three people after over half a pound of meth found

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 11, 2026 OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested three people after over half a pound of meth was allegedly found. According to an OCSO news release, deputies on the North End Delta Shift, with the help of the K-9 Unit, […]

Okaloosa County, FL · 2d

Destin Log

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Don't want to cook on Thanksgiving? These Okaloosa County spots are open

Several restaurants in the Destin and Fort Walton Beach area will be open on Thanksgiving Day. Many establishments will offer traditional Thanksgiving buffets or plated dinners with turkey and sides. In addition to holiday menus, some restaurants will also serve their regular menus or offer seafood options. Prices for Thanksgiving...

Okaloosa County, FL · 2d
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Deputies: One person injured in Santa Rosa County shooting

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- A shooting in Santa Rosa County left one person injured Thursday evening. The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office says the shooting took place on Butternut Drive in the Milton area. The sheriff's office says they have a person of interest. According to the sheriff's office,...

Santa Rosa County, FL · 8h
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Pensacola News Journal

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3 Pensacola area restaurants receive major violations in inspections

Here's the breakdown of restaurant inspections in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties for the week of Nov. 2-8. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So, every week, we provide that information for you. During the latest round of inspections by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, one restaurant received an administrative complaint, two restaurants received a high-priority violation and 16 restaurants received a perfect score. One restaurant receives an administrative complaint Wah Gwaan Jerk Mobile food dispensing vehicle Inspection details: Routine Inspection on Nov. 3 Follow-up inspections: Violations required further review, but were not an immediate threat to the public. The restaurant complied with a follow-up inspection on Nov. 5 and met inspection standards. Total violations: Four total violations, with three high-priority violations High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection, observed raw sausage patties stored over lettuce in upright reach-in cooler. High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed raw ground beef 49 degrees Fahrenheit,

Pensacola, FL · 2d

WKRG News 5

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Eight Okaloosa County schools named Schools of Excellence for 2025-26

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 12, 2026 OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Eight schools in the Okaloosa County School District have been named 2025-2026 Schools of Excellence by the Florida Department of Education, according to the district. The designation recognizes schools that have demonstrated sustained academic achievement and performance, according […]

Okaloosa County, FL · 1d

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Okaloosa County, Eglin AFB and FDOT seek input on SR 85 reroute options

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- A plan that could realign State Road 85 at Eglin Air Force Base, west of its current location, is on the drawing board. Okaloosa County in partnership with the Eglin Air Force Base and FDOT are conducting the study. A public information meeting is set for Nov. 17.

Okaloosa County, FL · 7h

WKRG News 5

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Vehicle fire forces a portion of I-10 in Okaloosa County to close

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 12, 2026 OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A portion of I-10 in Okaloosa County shut down due to a vehicle fire. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, emergency officials responded around 8:22 p.m. on Westbound I-10 around mile marker 51 in Holt. The incident has […]

Okaloosa County, FL · 1d

holtenterprisenews.com

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Okaloosa County announces SR 85 public information meeting

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla., Nov. 13, 2026—A public meeting regarding the realignment of State Road 85 near Eglin Air Force Base is scheduled for Nov. 17. Okaloosa County, in coordination with Eglin AFB, is hosting the meeting for the State Road 85 Realignment Project Development and Environmental Study. The meeting...

Okaloosa County, FL · 16h

travelinglifestyle.net

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Dangerous Frost Advisory Issued for 3 Counties in Florida as Temperatures Drop Sharply

A Frost Advisory is in effect for 3 counties in the Florida Panhandle as temperatures fall to 34 to 37 degrees. The advisory runs from midnight tonight to 8 AM CST Saturday, according to NWS Mobile. Florida counties under the advisory. The advisory covers the inland parts of Escambia, Santa...

Santa Rosa County, FL · 10h

WALA-TV FOX10

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High-speed street race ends in violent clash with Santa Rosa County deputies, officials say

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WALA) - Two people were arrested Tuesday after a street race topping 100 mph ended in a violent confrontation that left three Florida sheriff’s deputies with minor injuries, authorities said. A Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office deputy stopped two vehicles racing on Avalon Boulevard at...

Santa Rosa County, FL · 1d

Pensacola News Journal

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Santa Rosa tacks another month onto timeline for Isaias debris cleanup

A big bump in the estimated amount of debris created by Hurricane Isaias' rampage through Santa Rosa County has driven up the cost of clean up and pushed back the time frame for having it completed. Deputy County Administrator Jared Lowe reported to the Santa Rosa County Commission Nov. 10 that an original estimate of the amount of debris of 1.8 million cubic yards had been increased to somewhere in the vicinity of 4 million cubic yards. "The first best guess was made by an assessment team driving around and looking at what they saw," Lowe said. "The second estimate comes as people are pulling debris that wouldn't have been visible from the road in those first days." With a first pass of debris clean up nearing completion and a second due to get underway, county residents are replacing what had been removed from the roadway with debris from the backs of their properties, Lowe told commissioners. The amount already collected has exceeded 2 million cubic yards. "We're looking at considerable cleanup for the next month or two," Commission Chairman Colten Wright concluded after hearing Lowe's report. That timeline would extend by about a month what had originally been estimated.

Santa Rosa County, FL · 1d

getthecoast.com

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Hot Listings: 7 homes with ‘room to host’ in Okaloosa and Walton, from $399K

It’s the season when the guest list keeps growing and the dining table somehow gets smaller. If you’ve ever handed someone an air mattress and said, “It’s actually pretty comfortable,” …this one’s for you. This week we went looking for homes with room...

Okaloosa County, FL · 19h

WALA-TV FOX10

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SS United States reef expected to boost Okaloosa County economy

The SS United States is now the world’s largest artificial reef, and the ship is already drawing attention from divers around the world.

Okaloosa County, FL · 1d

NewsRadio WFLA

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WATCH LIVE: Sinking of SS United States off Florida's Gulf Coast

Once the fastest ocean liner in the world, the SS United States begins a new voyage Wednesday off the Panhandle as an artificial reef.

Destin, FL · 2d

Northwest Florida Daily News

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Niceville trio signs with Alabama, South Alabama and Georgetown

NICEVILLE — For an athletic program that's celebrated 174 signings the previous four years, quality trumped quantity Thursday in Niceville High's packed auditorium as the nation's top high school javelin thrower chose between Alabama, FSU, Oklahoma and TCU and the area's best battery signed with a pair of D-I programs. Three young women and their numerous school records and state champion mindsets took center stage to kickstart Niceville's signing season, Shelby Plasier ultimately choosing the crimson Alabama cap, ace Chloe Bailey inking her future with South Alabama and catcher Molly Mayfield signing with Georgetown. Plasier represented the 49th overall college signing for Eagles coach Emily Webb, the architect behind "Throwsville" and Niceville's five track and field state titles in the last six years. In just three years under Webb, Plasier has skyrocketed through the ranks with state titles her sophomore and junior seasons and now she has the school record with 154-07 feet throw headed into her quest for a three-peat. Alabama, to her, represented the fruition of all her hard work and sacrifices across multiple sports. Predictions: FHSAA football first-round playoff picks for teams on Emerald Coast "The coach is just amazing and Alabama has a great major for

Niceville, FL · 1d

holtenterprisenews.com

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Opinion: Public safety is everyone’s responsibility

HOLT, Fla., Nov. 13, 2026—Holt Fire District posted a justifiable admonition to the public in general after last night’s vehicle fire on Interstate 10. A passing driver, attempting to video the incident, nearly veered into the lane where our firefighters were working the blaze. During the fire, traffic...

Holt, FL · 13h

getthecoast.com

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Dr. Lamar White honored at final Okaloosa County School Board meeting after 12 years

Dr. Lamar White thought Graham Fountain’s visit to the Okaloosa County School Board meeting on Monday, Nov. 9, might have something to do with America 250. Instead, Fountain was there to surprise White on behalf of U.S. Rep. Jimmy Patronis. The recognition opened a night of tributes at White’s...

Okaloosa County, FL · 1d

The Garden Magazine

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Record-Breaking Liner Set to Become World's Largest Reef Wednesday

Leaders in Okaloosa County, Florida, moved the sinking up by one day because of weather conditions. ([1]) The S.S. United States, a 1950s ocean liner that spent decades tied up in Philadelphia, is now scheduled to go down on Wednesday as the world’s largest artificial reef. Anyone who wants to follow the final stage can...

Okaloosa County, FL · 2d

getthecoast.com

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Marler Park closes for parking lot renovations, boat ramp stays open

Ross Marler Park on Okaloosa Island will close beginning Wednesday, Nov. 11, as parking lot renovations get underway, according to an announcement from Okaloosa County. The park will remain closed until construction is complete, the county said. While the work is underway, the playground will remain locked and the park...

Okaloosa County, FL · 2d

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Santa Rosa County readies FEMA, state reimbursements as Isaias cleanup tops $80M

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- It's now been one month since Hurricane Isaias made landfall, and Santa Rosa County is still assessing the damages. Right now, they're estimating about $80 million in cleanup and repairs to county facilities. Officials say they've made significant progress, but the storm will cost them...

Santa Rosa County, FL · 1d