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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...

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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.

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Man facing over 2 dozen felonies in Walton County now faces 34 more in Bay County, deputies say

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A man currently behind bars in Walton County for more than two dozen felonies now faces 34 new felonies in Bay County. The 34 felony charges include burglaries, attempted burglaries, thefts and firearm possession. Tyler Mack Maroney (Morris), 25, is expected to be transferred to...

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Pensacola News Journal

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Thunderbirds to headline first Eglin AFB air show in 15 years

For the first time in 15 years, Eglin Air Force Base will host an air show, with the Air Force's Thunderbirds headlining the show in 2027. According to the International Council of Air Shows, the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds will perform at the Eglin Open House Airshow April 10 and 11 in 2027. "Prepare for takeoff!," Eglin Air Force said on its official air show webpage. "After a 15-year hiatus, the roar of jets returns to Eglin Air Force Base." There are currently six listed performers for the air show, according to Eglin AFB. The performers are: Thunderbirds Wings of Blue Full Throttle Formation Skip Stewart Third Strike ARC International Who are the Thunderbirds? The Thunderbirds squadron is an Air Combat Command unit composed of eight pilots (including six demonstration pilots), four support officers, three civilians and more than 130 enlisted personnel performing in 25 career fields. "The Thunderbirds perform for people all around the world to display the pride, precision and professionalism the U.S. Air Force represents," according to the Air Force. "Through air shows and flyovers, they aim to excite and inspire. In addition to showcasing the elite skills all pilots must possess, the Thunderbirds demonstrate

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Okaloosa County officials say SS United States sank after valve delay, landed upright

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- The SS United States is now resting on the sea floor just off the coast of Destin after being sunk to become the world’s largest artificial reef. Okaloosa County officials said the sinking started around 4 p.m. Wednesday, though the ship had been expected to begin going down around 1 p.m. It took about five hours for the vessel to go completely underwater, with the ship finally going under around 9 p.m.

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WCSO reduces budget by $2.3 million for amendment 3

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Walton County Commission has been trying to prepare for Amendment 3, and District 1 Commissioner, Dan Curry is asking for help from the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. The board recently approved a budget reduction of $4,000,000 for this year to prepare for the new rule increasing homestead exemptions to […]

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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...

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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 […]

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Northwest Florida Daily News

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Nine Okaloosa County schools named 2025-26 Schools of Excellence

OKALOOSA COUNTY — The Florida Department of Education has recognized nine Okaloosa County School District schools as 2025–26 Schools of Excellence. According to a district press release, this honor recognizes schools that demonstrate sustained academic achievement and performance. “The Schools of Excellence designation is awarded to schools that rank in the 80th percentile or higher in the percentage of possible points earned in their school grade calculation among schools with the same grade groupings (elementary, middle, high, or combination) for at least two of the past three school years,” the release says. Restaurant news: New wine bar opens in Inlet Beach Okaloosa County's nine recognized schools: Bluewater Elementary School Destin Elementary School Edge Elementary School Florosa Elementary School Northwest Florida Ballet Académie Plew Elementary School Okaloosa STEMM Academy Ruckel Middle School Niceville High School “We are proud to see nine of our schools recognized as Schools of Excellence for 2025–2026," Superintendent Marcus Chambers said in the release. “Sustained academic achievement is never the result of one person or one initiative. It reflects the collective commitment of our teachers, school leaders, support staff, students, and families who work together every day to create opportunities for student success.” dcsmith@usatodayco.com This article originally

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Mosley falls to Choctaw on the road

CHOCTAWHATCHEE, Fla. (WMBB) – The Mosley Dolphins fell to the Choctaw Indians 48-18 in the Class 4A Region Quarterfinals. Mosley finishes their season 9-2.

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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...

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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.

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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...

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Panama City News Herald

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Mosley and Bay High football seasons end in regional quarterfinals

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — Mosley’s football season came to an end Friday night as the Dolphins fell to Choctawhatchee 48-18 in the Class 4A Region 1 quarterfinals at Joe Etheredge Stadium. The Indians totaled six rushing touchdowns and piled up more than 250 yards on the ground. Baseball signing Mosley baseball pitcher Ryan Harless signs with Louisville Bozeman football Bozeman football rallies past Oak Hall for first playoff win since 2023 Choctaw opened the scoring with two explosive run plays from running back Carter Marracco, setting up a 30-yard touchdown run to give the Indians an early lead. Mosley answered with a more methodical offensive drive, capped by a 9-yard touchdown pass from quarterback JP Holsombake to Caleb Kapps. The Dolphins elected to go for two, with Julian Agurs punching it in on a run to give Mosley an 8-7 advantage. The Dolphins' defense also made its presence felt early. Edge rusher Elijah Waldrop forced Choctaw quarterback Baker Giles to fumble twice, creating opportunities for Mosley to seize momentum. "The defense did a great job early, they forced two turnovers, but we didn't capitalize on that," Mosley head coach Tommy Joe Whiddon said. "We had some senseless penalties that

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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...

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County to provide Isaias housing disaster recovery assistance

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla., Nov. 12, 2026—Okaloosa County Housing Department is preparing disaster recovery housing assistance for eligible homeowners and households affected by Hurricane Isaias. Assistance is provided as a grant of up to $10,000 per household and does not need to be repaid. It covers homes damaged and households...

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Tampa Free Press TFP

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Red Tide Bloom Hits Bay And Gulf Counties As Fish Kills Surface Along Florida’s Panhandle

Red Ocean At Sunset (Unsplash) State wildlife officials confirmed this week that bloom-level concentrations of...

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Walton County cold weather shelter to open Saturday night in DeFuniak Springs

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Walton County Emergency Management announced it will activate the Cold Weather Emergency Shelter Plan Saturday evening. Matrix Community Outreach Center will open the Cold Weather Emergency Shelter Saturday, Nov. 14 at 5:30 p.m. and will close Sunday, Nov. 15 at 7 a.m. The National Westher...

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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,...

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Walton County downs Gadsden County in Round 1

DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. (WMBB) – The Walton County Braves defeated the Gadsden County Jaguars 39-6 in the FHSAA Class 2A Regional Quarterfinals. The Braves advance to 8-2 and travel to Pensacola Catholic on Friday, November 20.

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