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Walton County Fire Rescue extinguished a fully engulfed camper fire on South Pleasant Drive early Tuesday morning that came close to a neighboring residence. No injuries occurred and the home sustained no damage, though investigators are still determining what caused the blaze.
The 11th Annual Tricks & Treasures returns to The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island on October 31 from 5 to 8 p.m., featuring trick-or-treating via treasure map, carnival games, costume contests and live entertainment. Participants who complete the treasure map can redeem it at The Crab Trap for a special treat.
Six restaurants in Okaloosa County received perfect scores during recent state health inspections. The Northwest Florida Daily News publishes weekly inspection results to provide transparency, since Florida restaurants are not required to publicly display their inspection findings.
Bay County started collecting storm debris from unincorporated areas west of Panama City Beach more than two weeks after Hurricane Isaias, a delay officials say was intentional to allow residents time to prepare. The county is handling cleanup with internal resources and expects the work to take at least two months, though crews will only make one pass and pickup is limited to specific areas.
Bring your preschooler to Trick or Treat through stations full of goodies galore on Wednesday, October 28th at 10am ! The event will take place on the Destin Library front lawn.
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Destin Library (Veranda), 150 Sibert Ave, Destin
Mary Esther United Methodist Church NOT SO SCARY TRUNK OR TREAT TRUNK OR TREAT — JOIN THE FUN! October 28th from 5pm-6:30pm on the side parking lot of the church!
Mary Esther United Methodist Church, 703 East Miracle Strip Parkway, Mary Esther
Our story continues. After years of gathering in and around Santa Rosa Beach, Emerald Coast Storytellers has begun expanding west.
The Craft Bar - Destin Harbor, 541 Harbor Blvd, Destin
Documentary of the Month: Dracula’s Hidden Kingdom Thursday, October 29 | 5:00 pm | Niceville Library Discover the wildlife and wild places of one of the world’s most iconic locations – Transylvania; a mystical land beyond the Romanian forests hiding some of Europe’s last true wilderness regions. Its soaring Carpathian Mountains and vast ancient forests still provide sanctuary for some of the coun
Niceville Library (Conference Room), 206 N Partin Dr, Niceville