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  1. EDITORIAL: Protesters: 'We were a day late'Read the original story

    42 min ago | Northwest Florida Daily News

    ... up earlier. "We realize we were a day late on this one, and that's our fault," said Henry Kelley of the Fort Walton Beach Tea Party. Actually, they were more than a day late. The chasm between the judicial center's official price tag and its REAL ...

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    Related Topix: Okaloosa County, FL, Opinion

  2. Father killed after son drags him on the road in SUVRead the original story

    48 min ago | Panama City News Herald

    ... the weather prevented that, according to Ocean City-Wright PIO Lt. Ryan Christen. He was instead taken to Fort Walton Beach Medical Center where he later died, Christen said. Around the same time FHP was responding to that crash, the Okaloosa County ...

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    Related Topix: Mary Esther, FL, Ocean City, FL, Wright, FL

  3. Okaloosa County Accident Claims OneRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | WEAR TV3

    Florida Highway Patrol troopers say a Fort Walton Beach man was killed...after being drug along the road by a SUV last night.

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    Related Topix: Okaloosa County, FL, Mary Esther, FL

  4. (UPDATED) FWB man killed after 'drug along the road' by a carRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Northwest Florida Daily News

    A man was killed in a Thursday night car accident on Woodbine Circle in Fort Walton Beach.

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    Related Topix: Ocean City, FL, Wright, FL

  5. Your Weekly Guide to FunRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | Destin - EmeraldCoast.com

    ... as a few more. ECCA's 50th Concert Season OKALOOSA COUNTY Destino, a Canadian trio, takes the stage at the Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 as part of the Emerald Coast Concert Association's season. Tickets will be available ...

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    Related Topix: Destin, FL, Mannheim Steamroller, New-Age, Okaloosa County, FL

  6. Community HappeningsRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | Destin - EmeraldCoast.com

    ... Florida State College in Niceville, Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast, Troy University campuses, Fort Walton Beach Church of Christ, Christ the King Episcopal Church and Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Okaloosa County EMS transportation ...

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    Related Topix: Destin, FL, Freeport, FL, Walton County, FL, Okaloosa County, FL, Niceville, FL

  7. Santa's HelpersRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | Destin - EmeraldCoast.com

    ... and at the Value Buy Center. These donations will be collected on behalf of Sharing and Caring of Fort Walton Beach to provide food for families throughout the holidays. Persons wishing to donate food are encouraged to bring canned beef stew, ...

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    Related Topix: Destin, FL, Okaloosa County, FL

  8. Christmas comes to DestinRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | Destin - EmeraldCoast.com

    ... The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge presents its Second Annual Santa's Workshop at Uptown Station in Fort Walton Beach. Children can write a letter to Santa, decorate holiday cookies, complete a craft, visit with Santa and enjoy an indoor snowfall. ...

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    Related Topix: Destin, FL, Life, Holidays, Christmas

  9. Community MeetingsRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | Destin - EmeraldCoast.com

    ... Emerald Coast Muscle Car Club hosts Coffee and Cars the last Sunday of every month in Uptown Station in Fort Walton Beach. For information, call 200-2465 or e-mail dfureigh@fwb.org. Destin Kiwanis Club The Destin Kiwanis Club meets at 7:30 a.m. ...

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    Related Topix: Destin, FL, Eglin AFB, FL, Student Society, Delta Delta Delta, Sororities

  10. Jacobs Acquires TYBRINRead the original story

    8 hrs ago | The South Mississippi Sun Herald

    Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. announced today that it has acquired TYBRIN Corporation , a 1,500-person professional services firm headquartered in Fort Walton Beach, Fla.

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    Related Topix: Construction, Jacobs Engineering Group, Department of Defense, US News, Science / Technology, NASA

  11. All-stars eager for East-West showdownRead the original story

    14 hrs ago | Pensacola News Journal

    FORT WALTON BEACH - Freddie Gray's football career at Choctawhatchee ended with a disappointing loss in the playoffs.

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    Related Topix: High School Football, Florida High School Football

  12. Okaloosa Woman Accused Of Stealing State MoneyRead the original story w/Photo

    15 hrs ago | WEAR TV3

    ... woman is accused of stealing some of that money for herself. Brenda Smith worked at Elder Services in Fort Walton Beach. State investigators say between 2006 and 2008, she stole 34-hundred dollars by creating false documents. In June of 2008, Smith ...

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    Related Topix: Okaloosa County, FL

  13. H1N1 vaccine clinics extended; another wave of flu 'highly possible'Read the original story

    16 hrs ago | Northwest Florida Daily News

    ... had the disease. Vaccination is free, and will continue at Okaloosa County Health Department locations in Fort Walton Beach and Crestview. Added dates: Mondays: Dec. 21, 28, Jan. 4, 11, 25 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesdays: Dec. 22, 29, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26 ...

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    Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Okaloosa County, FL, Crestview, FL

  14. Vultures invade Fort Walton Beach, threaten small animalsRead the original story

    17 hrs ago | Northwest Florida Daily News

    For at least two months, Linda Scanlan and her husband, Tyke Soteres, have noticed large flocks of vultures circling their neighborhood off Hurlburt Road.

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    Related Topix: Wildlife, Outdoor Recreation

  15. MoreRead the original story

    Feb 28, 2009 | WKRG-TV Mobile

    ... week, 5 days, 16 hours, 47 minutes ago Police need your help to catch two armed men who robbed the elderly Fort Walton Beach couple in the driveway Posted: 2 months, 1 week, 4 days, 18 hours, 28 minutes ago The University of West Florida campus in ...

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    Related Topix: Violent Crime, Criminal Defense Law, Law

  16. Faith briefs for Dec. 19Read the original story

    Jan 1, 2009 | Northwest Florida Daily News

    ... Renee Crosby at 850-368-5107 or e-mail renee777@cox.net. Web site is christianpeprally.org. MLK Program FORT WALTON BEACH - The Community Choir for the MLK Memorial Program is being organized, and youth choirs are being sought to participate. The ...

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    Related Topix: Shalimar, FL, Destin, FL, The Dixie Echoes, Gospel, Pensacola, FL

  17. Programs, services, activities celebrate holidaysRead the original story

    20 hrs ago | Northwest Florida Daily News

    ... Freedom Players musical drama at 11:07 a.m. service and 5 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Oakland Baptist FORT WALTON BEACH - Oakland Baptist Church, 118 Wright Parkway N.W., will celebrate the birth of Christ with a Christmas cantata and worship ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Christmas, Baker, FL, Freeport, FL, Navarre, FL, Shalimar, FL

  18. Man giving away Christmas turkeys to those in needRead the original story

    20 hrs ago | Northwest Florida Daily News

    ... turkeys last December is making it a Christmas tradition. Gerald Dotson lives in Atlanta but grew up in Fort Walton Beach. He made the trip last year to give away Christmas dinners and says he hopes to distribute just as many birds this year. Janice ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Christmas

  19. Okaloosa County Swine Flu VaccinesRead the original story

    22 hrs ago | WEAR

    ... today. Anyone six months of age or older can go to the county Health Department on Hospital Drive in Fort Walton Beach or to the one on James Lee Boulevard in Crestview. Vaccinations are free of charge. The clinic runs from eight this morning until ...

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    Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Medicine, Influenza, Okaloosa County, FL, Crestview, FL

  20. Bangkok House earns status as local favorite

    Yesterday | Destin - EmeraldCoast.com

    Bangkok House Thai Restaurant in downtown Fort Walton Beach has recently reopened after undergoing major renovations under the management of original owner, Sue Taveprungsenukul, and her daughter, Sarah.

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    Related Topix: Life, Food, Dining, Dining, Pork, Meat, Thai Cuisine

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