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Sobriety stories to be shared at fundraiser for women’s recovery organization
SANDESTIN, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Law enforcement and former lawmakers will be joining women recovering from addiction, as they share their success stories during a fundraising event Saturday. “Rock the Lawn” will take place at the Market Shops in Sandestin from 4-7 p.m. on July 27, 2024. Path of Grace...
Destin's 40 years: The first 10 were marked by long meetings, hot issues and growth
Destin, once just a sleepy little fishing village, has grown and flourished, and this year it celebrates 40 years. On Nov. 7, 1984, 63% of the city turned out to vote, and 1,135 supported incorporation, with 1,027 against, as previously reported by Frasier Sherman in a past Destin Log article.
Destin Chamber Trustees invite first responders to appreciation cookout on Sept. 11
The Destin Chamber Trustee members are celebrating and thanking local first responders with a free cookout on Sept. 11. The trustees will be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs at Destin Fire Station #9 at 848 Airport Road, in Destin, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. All police officers, firefighters, medical personnel, beach safety, EMS and military are invited.
MKAF names Kelly Pierre as the 2024 Festival of the Arts poster art contest winner
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) has named Kelly Pierre of Santa Rosa Beach the 2024 Festival of the Arts poster contest winner. Recognized as one of Northwest Florida’s premier fine art shows, the Festival of the Arts, produced by MKAF, is one of the most anticipated cultural events of the year on the Emerald Coast. This year’s 29th annual event will kick off on Oct. 25 in the evening with the Arty Kick Off Party at The Henderson in Destin. The festival weekend follows on Oct. 26-27 at the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in Destin.
Okaloosa County Schools address crowding with $175 million in construction projects
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- With almost every school in Okaloosa County currently at -- or over -- capacity, the school district has approved $175 million in construction projects, including a new K-8 school in Crestview. "Once you get to about 80% capacity at schools, experts say that you should start...
Okaloosa and Walton counties retain A ratings in new Florida school district ratings
Okaloosa and Walton counties retained their A ratings in the most recent school district ratings released by the Florida Department of Education. The 2023-24 school district grades were released Wednesday under a new grading scale approved by the State Board of Education. With the new scale, elementary schools in Florida reverted to a grading scale from 2014 to 2022, and all other school types used the new scale. ...
'Depressed' bear spotted off Florida highway draws crowd
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. - A black bear that appeared to be in low spirits was spotted on the side of a highway in the Florida Panhandle last week, prompting deputies to monitor the situation as it drew a crowd of onlookers. With Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials stepping in, officials are reminding the public to give bears space and to avoid interacting with them.
Burned out shell of Spirit of Norfolk heading to Florida
The burned out shell of the Spirit of Norfolk will soon be headed to its final resting place. Earlier this month Okaloosa County, Florida leaders voted to buy the Spirit and turn it into a reef off the coast of Destin-Fort Walton Beach.
Report: Florida's property insurance rates have risen by 42.5% since 2019
(The Center Square) — A new report shows that insurance rates for property owners in the Sunshine State have increased exponentially over the past few years. Florida TaxWatch released an in-depth analysis of Florida's property insurance market, examining underlying factors contributing to its instability and 42.5% rise since 2019. These include damages from hurricanes and litigation, which have put pressure on insurers and forced some to leave the state. According...
Florida Lobster Diver Finds Cocaine Instead Of Dinner
A Florida lobster diver looking for lobster approximately one mile offshore of Tavernier on the oceanside, found a package of suspected cocaine instead of a delicious dinner. The discovery was made just after 2pm, and rather than hit the clubs, the diver turned the package over to authorities. The Monroe County Sheriff then turned the package over to the U.S. Border Patrol.
Florida has an election in August. Here’s how your vote gets counted and verified
ORLANDO, Fla. – Special tests on voting machines are being conducted ahead of the Aug. 20 election and you can see those tests take place. Orange County held its logic and accuracy test on Friday, and it was open to the public. According to Florida law, every county is required to do this.
Florida Mom Arrested & Charged After Allegedly Crashing Her Car While Under The Influence & Leaving Her Child Behind
Josefina Lopez, a 21-year-old Florida mom, has been arrested and charged after allegedly crashing her car while under the influence and leaving her child behind. RELATED: ‘Empire’ Actor Bryshere Gray Arrested In Florida More Details On The Florida Mom’s Charges According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Lopez was arrested and booked into custody on Thursday, [...] The post Florida Mom Arrested & Charged After Allegedly Crashing Her Car While Under The Influence & Leaving Her Child Behind appeared first on The Shade Room.
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