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The Local’s Guide: 8 Fall family activities to do in Northwest Florida

The weather is out of the 80s (most days) and it’s time for pumpkin patches, corn mazes, haunted houses and more. Here are eight fall family events that someone in every family will enjoy! Destin Fishing Rodeo Weigh-Ins Source: Destin Fishing Rodeo Where: On the docks at AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar in Destin, FL When: October 1-31 from 10 AM until 7 PM What: Be a part of the “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village” annual fishing rodeo. All weigh-in…Okaloosa Island · Okaloosa Island Read Article

New 'East Connection' roadway opens to traffic on Okaloosa Island as Brooks Bridge project advances

A newly built roadway on Okaloosa Island named “East Connection” is now open to one-way traffic from U.S. 98 to Santa Rosa Boulevard. The roadway is part of the $171-million Brooks Bridge replacement project, which includes construction of East Connection and another road named “North Connection” to maintain access and improve traffic flow once Santa Rosa Boulevard is reconstructed to pass beneath the new bridge. In its temporary configuration,…Okaloosa Island · Okaloosa Island Read Article

The Boardwalk to host ‘tricks & treasures’ Halloween celebration on Okaloosa Island

The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island will host its 10th Annual Tricks & Treasures Halloween celebration on October 31 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., offering families a safe environment for trick-or-treating and entertainment. The free event will feature live entertainment, carnival games, costume contests and a treasure map activity for participants. Families can pick up treasure maps at the main entrance, collect stamps at various locations and return co…Halloween · Okaloosa Island Read Article

Okaloosa approves $400,000 to complete Santa Rosa Boulevard design work on Okaloosa Island

Okaloosa County Commissioners approved $400,000 in surtax reserves Tuesday to complete design work for the Santa Rosa Boulevard Improvement Project on Okaloosa Island. The funding will finish the design plans for Phase I of the project, which runs from the first Beach Access east to the Brooks Bridge project limits. The state has already committed $1 million for construction of this phase. “This is a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to make a dif…Okaloosa Island · Okaloosa Island Read Article

120 divers remove 107 pounds of debris during pier cleanup on Okaloosa Island

120 divers plunged into the Gulf around Okaloosa Island Pier at 7 a.m. on Sunday, August 3, removing 107-pounds of debris in the second pier cleanup dive of the year. The underwater cleanup brought together volunteers from across the panhandle, including members of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park and various other diving groups. Divers were led by Gulfarium’s Cory Mitrenga along with the Visit Destin-Fort W…Okaloosa Island · Okaloosa Island Read Article

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News about Okaloosa Island

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The Local’s Guide: 8 Fall family activities to do in Northwest Florida

New 'East Connection' roadway opens to traffic on Okaloosa Island as Brooks Bridge project advances

The Boardwalk to host ‘tricks & treasures’ Halloween celebration on Okaloosa Island

Gulfarium to host PBS KIDS character event Sept. 13

Driver critically injured in Highway 98 rollover crash on Okaloosa Island

Public nest evaluation planned on Okaloosa Island after 469 sea turtles hatch

Okaloosa approves $400,000 to complete Santa Rosa Boulevard design work on Okaloosa Island

120 divers remove 107 pounds of debris during pier cleanup on Okaloosa Island

Local News Publishers

The Local’s Guide: 8 Fall family activities to do in Northwest Florida

New 'East Connection' roadway opens to traffic on Okaloosa Island as Brooks Bridge project advances

The Boardwalk to host ‘tricks & treasures’ Halloween celebration on Okaloosa Island

Gulfarium to host PBS KIDS character event Sept. 13

Driver critically injured in Highway 98 rollover crash on Okaloosa Island

Public nest evaluation planned on Okaloosa Island after 469 sea turtles hatch

Okaloosa approves $400,000 to complete Santa Rosa Boulevard design work on Okaloosa Island

120 divers remove 107 pounds of debris during pier cleanup on Okaloosa Island