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The city will reinstate late fees and service disconnections for overdue utility accounts beginning November 16, ending a temporary suspension put in place after the hurricane. Customers with past-due balances are urged to settle accounts before the resumption of normal delinquency processing.
Meigs defeated Destin 27-21 in the county championship game when eighth-grader Kiry Robinson intercepted a pass at his own 10-yard line and returned it 90 yards for a touchdown with 15.6 seconds remaining. The victory gave Meigs its first perfect season and first county title since 1992.
Nearly three weeks after Hurricane Isaias made landfall, Santa Rosa County officials estimate debris removal costs will reach at least $51.5 million, with work underway to clear roads and debris from public and private areas. The county is awaiting federal funding to help cover the months-long cleanup effort.
Navarre Beach recorded 17 loggerhead sea turtle nests this season containing an estimated 1,700 eggs, but a series of July storms flooded 13 nests with water, destroying them by preventing hatchlings from breathing through their porous shells. Only two nests survived to completion, marking a disappointing end to what initially appeared a relatively strong year.
Live performance celebrating The Carpenters' music
100 College Boulevard E, Niceville
Homemade Goodies baked by American Legion Auxiliary Members to benefit local Veterans Community Services Food
898 E James Lee Blvd, Crestview
Outdoor family movie night on the Lawn showing Minions; bring blankets and chairs.
4100 Legendary Dr, Destin
Mark your calendars for our 2026 Vets Day 5K ! November 7 is our date for this year.
311 Main St, Destin