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HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is collecting non-perishable food items through Nov. 20 to support Sharing and Caring of Fort Walton Beach, a local organization assisting families in need. The hospital says one in eight families face food insecurity and hopes the community drive will help ensure local households have adequate nutrition heading into the holiday season.
Construction has begun on a joint facility in Pensacola designed to coordinate traffic operations across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, with completion expected in early 2028. The center will use advanced technology to manage traffic signals, monitor road conditions, and give emergency vehicles priority at intersections to reduce response times.
Multiple highways across Escambia County will experience intermittent lane closures and traffic shifts through mid-November as crews conduct resurfacing, paving and maintenance work. Nighttime closures on Interstate 10, State Road 292, U.S. 90 and other major routes will run between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., with some projects extending through late 2026.
A collision at Gulf Breeze Parkway and Portside Drive in Midway left at least one person dead Sunday evening, prompting authorities to shut down westbound lanes and an eastbound turn lane. The Florida Highway Patrol did not specify when the road would reopen.
Join us Monday Nov 9th at 3:30pm for a family movie. The Valparaiso Library will be showing the animated movie, 'Brother Bear' (rated 'G').
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
459 Valparaiso Parkway, Valparaiso
Come on out and celebrate our veterans with us on this rare mid-week show!! We 1000% support our military and veterans and we can't wait to rock out at one of our favorite breweri
1400 E John Sims Parkway, Niceville
Holiday craft show with local artisans and vendors.
Destin
KIDS 12 and under fish free First 100 kids get a free rod to take home Equipment will be available for kids to use
Okaloosa Island Pier, 1030 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach