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Chick-fil-A delivers food by boat to beachgoers in Florida

Destin · Destin

Chick-fil-A delivers food by boat to beachgoers in Florida

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DESTIN, Fla. (CBS, KYMA/KECY) - Boaters and beachgoers in Destin, Florida, who are weary of seafood have an ultra-convenient option, as a local Chick-fil-A offers delivery via inflatable boat. Footage filmed by Sara Franklin O'Connor, during a vacation with her husband on O'Steen Beach in Destin, shows a Chick-fil-A boat driving up to shore. "This is really a thing! They deliver right up to you in the beach," O'Connor wrote on Instagram. O'Conne…See the Story

Asa Newell Drafted by Pelicans on June 25, 2025

Destin · Destin

Asa Newell Drafted by Pelicans on June 25, 2025

Asa Newell has been drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans on June 25, 2025. He is a power forward from the Atlanta Hawks. Newell was born on October 5, 2005, in Destin, FL, and stands 6’9′ tall, weighing 224 lbs. Asa Newell has been drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans on June 25, 2025. He […] The post Asa Newell Drafted by Pelicans on June 25, 2025 appeared first on Knup Sports.Read Article

Fort Walton Beach Council approves 16,000 sq.ft. daycare facility at Freedom Tech Center

Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach

Fort Walton Beach Council approves 16,000 sq.ft. daycare facility at Freedom Tech Center

The Fort Walton Beach City Council unanimously approved a major development order Tuesday for construction of a 16,194 square-foot daycare facility at Freedom Tech Center. The council voted 6-0 to authorize the development order for Grow With Us Learning Academy at 620 Liberty Lane Northwest. The facility will serve children from six weeks through kindergarten and offer aftercare programs for children up to 12 years old. “When we first started …Read Article

Fort Walton Beach Fire Chief Jeremy Morgan retiring after 25 years, Shipman selected as new chief

Fort Walton Beach Fire Chief Jeremy Morgan is retiring after 25 years with the department, and Deputy Fire Chief Thearon Shipman has been selected to take over as the city’s new fire chief. Morgan started his career at the Fort Walton Beach Fire Department shortly after graduating from the fire academy at Pensacola Junior College in 1999. He worked his way up through the ranks with promotions to Driver/Engineer in 2008, Captain in 2012, Battalio…Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

Niceville announces road, boat ramp closures for July 4th celebration

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Mary Esther lifts boil water notice, water now safe for consumption

The City of Mary Esther lifted its precautionary boil water notice Monday, announcing that water is now safe for all normal uses including drinking, cooking and bathing without the need for boiling. The notice was first issued on June 17 following a significant drop in water pressure caused by damage to a fire hydrant and water main. Emergency repairs to the damaged infrastructure were completed June 18, and teams have since flushed the water s…Cooking · Mary Esther Read Article

Eglin Air Force Base schedules munitions testing in Gulf of America

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Mary Esther boil water notice continues as city awaits lab results

The City of Mary Esther’s boil water notice remains in effect as officials await laboratory results from additional water samples collected to ensure public safety. The city announced Sunday evening that results and potential lifting of the boil order are expected Monday, June 23. The notice has been in place since Tuesday following emergency repairs to a damaged fire hydrant near 325 Miracle Strip Parkway. Until further notice, all water used …Mary Esther · Mary Esther Read Article

Okaloosa County Elections Supervisor named national chairperson

Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections Paul Lux has been named chairperson of the Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center, a national organization focused on election security. The EI-ISAC operates through a partnership between the Center for Internet Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and the Election Infrastructure Subsector Government Coordinating Council. Lux will serve as chairperson from …Okaloosa County · Okaloosa County Read Article

Why Delaying a Root Canal Can Cause Bigger Issues

Delaying necessary dental treatments often leads to more pain, more cost, and more damage. One common procedure patients tend to put off is Root Canal Therapy in Crestview. While fear and anxiety are common reasons for the delay, the longer you wait, the worse the situation can become. Infections inside the tooth don’t resolve on their own. A root canal isn’t just about relieving pain — it’s a key step in protecting your tooth from further decay…Crestview · Crestview Read Article

Jay Odom Group sponsors 29 women to join Impact100 NWF with $29,000 donation

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