As the colder months approach, homeowners in Northern Florida must consider several important steps to protect their plumbing systems
As the colder months approach, homeowners in North …

As the colder months approach, homeowners in Northern Florida must consider several important steps to protect their plumbing systems. Here's an informational guide from Prime Plumbing Services to help you prepare: Insulate Exposed Pipes: The winter temperatures in Northern Florida can occasionally drop below freezing, posing a risk to uninsulated pipes which can freeze and burst. Insulate exposed pipes in areas like attics, crawl spaces,...

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Councilman Schmidt unveils natural amphitheater vision for Destin’s vacant waterfront land
Councilman Schmidt unveils natural amphitheater vi …

At the Destin City Council meeting on Monday, September 18, 2023, Councilmember Kevin Schmidt presented his vision for the vacant 1 Harbor Boulevard parcel that the city agreed purchased in July.  Schmidt’s idea centers around creating an outdoor amphitheater and community space that highlights Destin’s culture, brings people together, and conserves nature.  The sloped vacant lot next to the Marler Bridge provides a natural landscape to shape...

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Subaru Fort Walton Beach surprises Pryor Middle School with $10,000 donation
Subaru Fort Walton Beach surprises Pryor Middle Sc …

Step One Automotive’s Subaru dealership in Fort Walton Beach partnered with AdoptAClassroom.org to surprise students and teachers at Pryor Middle School with a $10,000 donation and 20 school supply kits during a back-to-school celebration at the school’s Fall Open House.   The donation was made as part of Subaru Loves Learning®, a national initiative championed by Subaru of America, Inc. that helps provide funding for teachers at high-needs...

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10,000 redfish released at Fred Gannon State Park in Niceville, as part of continued restocking effort in the Bay
10,000 redfish released at Fred Gannon State Park …

On Wednesday, September 13, 2023, Coastal Conservation Association Florida joined the Duke Energy Mariculture Center, Visit Destin-Fort Walton Beach and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for an important conservation effort. Together, these groups continued addressing the loss of the redfish population along Florida’s West Coast by releasing 10,000 hatchery-reared, juvenile redfish (averaging 3 to 4 inches in length) at Fred...

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Task Force Dagger to be honored by Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce
Task Force Dagger to be honored by Fort Walton Bea …

The Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce will host “Honoring Our Heroes: 9/11 America’s Response,” a tribute event dedicated to the U.S. Military’s Task Force Dagger, at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds. This year’s event aims to spotlight the heroism of Air Force Special Operations Command Special Tactics Airmen and aircrews who were the first Airmen to step foot into Afghanistan less than a month after the...

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Okaloosa approves new 7-member Northwest Florida Fairgrounds Advisory Committee
Okaloosa approves new 7-member Northwest Florida F …

On Tuesday, September 5, 2023, the Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners approved the appointments of the Fairgrounds Advisory Committee members during their regular meeting. This committee was created unanimously by the Board on July 18, 2023 to provide guidance on enhancing and refurbishing the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds property, which was purchased by the County from the City of Fort Walton Beach in June. The seven-person volunteer...

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