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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 · 16h
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County residents may receive storm assistance

Escambia County residents, homeowners, renters, and business owners may be eligible for assistance through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Program, according to information released by Justin Jordan, Escambia County Emergency Management Director. This assistance is available through Florida’s SBA disaster declaration and includes the following contiguous Alabama...

Escambia County, AL · 3d
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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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Sinking of SS United States

Seven men at the Walton County Jail graduated Wednesday morning from a six-week construction course aimed at preparing inmates for employment after incarceration. Walton County fire crews battle two fires in less than 24 hours. Updated: Oct. 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM UTC. Walton County firefighters battled two structure fires...

Walton County, FL · 1d
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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 · 3d

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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 · 19h

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ALDOT meets with public on Highway 167 project

The Alabama Department of Transportation held a meeting in Troy this week to get public input on a proposed project to expand State Route 167 from two to four lanes between Enterprise and Troy. The project area on SR 167 is between Salem Road just north of Enterprise and Spradley...

Troy, AL · 1d

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Alabama Sweet Tea Festival Sets Date for Downtown Debut

Enterprise, Ala. (WDNews) — The Alabama Sweet Tea Festival will return April 10, 2027, with a new downtown location and sponsorship opportunities now available, according to the City of Enterprise. The festival is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Activities and vendors will be spread...

Enterprise, AL · 3d

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Housing is top need for Coffee County veterans, group says

ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WTVY) - A key gets a homeless veteran through the door, but it doesn’t make the place a home. John Logsdon, who leads Brave Military Ministry in Enterprise, said housing is the biggest need for veterans in Coffee County. “If you think about your kid going to...

Coffee County, AL · 2d

Troy Messenger

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Darby inducted into USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame

MojuKai Karate instructor Lenis Darby was recently inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Darby, who has been practicing karate for more than 40 years, owns MojuKai Karate in Enterprise and Troy. Darby was nominated by Jimmy Crowley, who began studying the same martial arts system as Darby. Darby said the two met just before he earned his black belt. Darby said he had been nominated for the Hall of Fame as a competitor, but declined the offer. In late October, he was awarded the Silver Lifetime Award and inducted to the Hall of Fame as an instructor.

Enterprise, AL · 1d

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Holiday Shoppers Stock Up On Fudge And Candy At These 6 Old-Fashioned Alabama Sweet Shops

Holiday shopping in Alabama gets a lot sweeter when the gift list includes a box of homemade fudge. Across the state, old-fashioned candy shops still make their own chocolates, pralines, toffee, and truffles, and December is when their counters get extra busy. This list covers six of them, from a...

Alabama · 3d