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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

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 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 · 19h

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Veterans, local leaders and cadets pack American Legion for Fort Walton Beach Veterans Day ceremony

Fort Walton Beach’s annual Veterans Day ceremony moved indoors Wednesday morning to Rogers-Hinson Post 235 Fort Walton Beach American Legion because of storm clouds and the threat of rain. Veterans, residents, local officials and cadets from Fort Walton Beach High School’s Junior ROTC program attended, along with active-duty military...

Fort Walton Beach, FL · 1d

WKRG News 5

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Okaloosa County offering up to $10,000 in housing assistance after Hurricane Isaias

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 10, 2026 OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners said the county’s Housing Department is preparing disaster recovery housing assistance for those eligible after Hurricane Isaias. According to the news release, the assistance will be for eligible homeowners and households that […]

Okaloosa County, FL · 3d

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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 · 10h

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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 · 22h

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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 · 13h

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

Destin Log

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New Aldi store coming to Destin this December

A new Aldi grocery store is scheduled to open in Destin this December. The store will be located in the former Winn Dixie building at 98 Palms. Aldi plans to hire between 15 and 20 employees for the new location. With signage along U.S. 98 and now on the building,...

Destin, FL · 3d

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‘Our big-bottomed beauty landed upright!’: City of Destin shares SS United States update

DESTIN, Fla. (WALA) - The SS United States landed upright on the Gulf floor after being sunk to become an artificial reef, according to the city of Destin. “Our big-bottomed beauty landed upright! SSUS,” the city said. The historic ocean liner rolled over before sinking Wednesday night. It left...

Destin, FL · 1d

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A Thank You to Santa Rosa County: Together, We Chose to Invest in Our Future

On behalf of the Funding Santa Rosa’s Future committee, I want to express my sincere gratitude to the residents who took the time to learn about the half-cent Local Option Sales Tax renewal and ultimately voted FOR continuing this important investment in our community. Your support sends a clear...

Santa Rosa County, FL · 3d

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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

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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

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Five Considerations for Victim Removal

This article is part of a Fire Engineering series featuring content from The Book of Search (Corley Moore, editor). Purchase the hardcover edition of The Book of Search, from Firehouse Vigilance, or download the free PDF here. All profits go toward the Firefighter Rescue Survey. CONSIDERATION ONE: TOOLS. Before a...

Fort Walton Beach, FL · 21h

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Northwest Florida Fishing Report for November 13 – 19, 2026

In this week’s Northwest Florida Fishing Report, host Joe Baya covers nearshore blackfin and yellowfin tuna, productive whiting fishing, and November opportunities for bull redfish and reef species around Pensacola. This episode features Chris Vecsey of J&M Tackle, Justin Reed of Justin Reed Surf Fishing Charters, and Capt. Tyler Massey of Hot Spots Charters. Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report host Butch Thierry joins Joe for the conversation with Chris.

Pensacola, FL · 1d

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

WKRG News 5

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New urgent care clinic to open in Pensacola

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 10, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) —The City of Pensacola is preparing for the opening of a new urgent care facility in the Gulf Coast region this week. According to a news release, the Patients First urgent care facility will open Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 4441 […]

Pensacola, FL · 3d

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

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Locals And Visitors Line Up For Breakfast At This Popular Destin, Florida Bakery And Cafe

Fresh key lime pies get made every day here, and they can sell out fast. That’s a bold move for a place that also serves breakfast until 10 at night. The doors open at 6 AM, seven days a week. A line often forms before then, stretching right down the sidewalk. Somehow it tends to move quicker than you’d expect.

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