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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 · 23h
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CBS News

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The historic SS United States has sunk off the coast of Florida

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Panama City News Herald

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One Bay restaurant temporarily closed after state inspection

You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name . 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. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Bay County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Bay County for the week of Nov. 2-8, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a "snapshot" of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Bay County restaurant inspection site . Which Bay County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Nov. 2-8 inspections, and no violations were found. Charlie Corams Place in Bayou

Bay County, FL · 3d

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

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 · 8h

Panama City News Herald

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Red tide is worsening and a cold front is looming for Bay County

PANAMA CITY— A cold front pushing across the region is expected to bring cooler temperatures along the coast and some near-freezing temperatures in inland areas. Meanwhile, red tide is getting worse across the area. Here are all the details on weather. Red tide update The National Weather Service Tallahassee forecasting office is warning that there is a high risk of respiratory irritation in Bay and Gulf counties from red tide over the next 36 hours, as of Nov. 12. Red tide can also cause eye irritation. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has detected medium concentrations of Karenia brevis, the red tide-causing algae, at St. Andrews State Park. Low concentrations were found in St. Andrews Bay, and medium concentrations were found at Mexico Beach. In St. Joseph Bay, high concentrations were found off of Cape San Blas, medium concentrations were found near Blacks Island, and low concentrations were found elsewhere throughout the bay. Harmful algal bloom monitoring conducted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration show that the hot spots are in Mexico Beach, Port St. Joe and Shell Island. Chlorophyll fluorescence, how the bloom is monitored, is getting hotter along Panama City Beach, and the Gulf side of

Panama City, FL · 1d

WJHG-TV

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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 · 22h

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

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 · 21h

WMBB

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Ascension Sacred Heart Chapman Outpatient Center and Grease Pro demolished for new builds

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Demolition crews have taken down two Panama City buildings to make way for new construction projects. Heavy equipment is all that’s left on the site of the Joseph F. Chapman III out-patient center at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay. The center was located on the corner of East 7th Street and […]

Panama City, FL · 2d

WMBB

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Boil water notice issued for parts of Panama City Beach

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – A loss of pressure on a water main has prompted a boil water notice for certain Panama City Beach residents and businesses. All residents and businesses located at these addresses are affected by the notice. City officials say they expect water service to be restored by 9 p.m. on […]

Panama City Beach, FL · 3d

WMBB

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Emerald Coast Cruisin’ returns to Panama City Beach

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Car enthusiasts are back in Panama City Beach for the fall edition of the Emerald Coast Cruisin’ car show, but the event is bringing more than just classic cars to the beach. For some people, this is more than just a weekend event it’s a tradition they look forward to […]

Panama City Beach, FL · 22h

WKRG

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Miramar Beach’s Grand Boulevard kicking off holiday season with parade, Festival of Trees

MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. (WKRG) — Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach is kicking off the holiday season with a number of activities, including a parade and Festival of Trees. According to a news release, the shopping and dining destination will begin the festivities Friday, Nov. 20, with the annual Hometown Holiday Parade, featuring Karah Young, president of the Northwest Florida Children’s Foundation, as the grand marshal.

Miramar Beach, 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

WKRG News 5

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Okaloosa County expects SS United States to become prominent diving destination

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The massive ship, SS United States, sailed on waters around the world for decades.  On Tuesday, it’s taken its last trip to Destin, Florida, roughly 22 miles off of Destin’s coast, where it will be deployed 180 feet in the Gulf. “We decided to put together, about five years ago, […]

Okaloosa County, FL · 2d

WMBB

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Lynn Haven faces millions lost to Amendment 3 homestead cuts

LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WMBB) – Lynn Haven has already been dealing with a tight budget this year, raising millage rates, and cutting operating expenses. That was before voters passed Amendment 3 last week, giving huge homestead exemptions to homeowners in 2028 and 2029. During Tuesday night’s commission meeting, Commissioner Sam Peebles brought up concerns he […]

Lynn Haven, FL · 1d

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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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

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

WJHG-TV

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Proposal to build homes at Nature Walk golf course sparks concerns

LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A proposal to turn the Nature Walk golf course into a residential neighborhood has some residents concerned about traffic and the course’s future. Mayor Dave Lowery said the property owners are proposing 116 single-family lots with green space. A public notice says they are...

Lynn Haven, FL · 2d