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Choctaw's senior class secured its fourth consecutive district championship with a 49-7 victory over Booker T. Washington on Thursday night. The Indians will face Fort Walton Beach on Wednesday in what the program calls "The Game.
Middleburg rallied from a two-set deficit to defeat Niceville in a five-set volleyball match on Oct. 28, ending the Lady Eagles' first Elite Eight appearance since 2020. The Lady Broncos won the decisive fifth set 15-8 after a late run in the fourth set forced the match to a tiebreaker.
Multiple highways across Escambia County will experience lane closures and traffic shifts through Nov. 5 as crews conduct resurfacing, paving and interchange work. Most disruptions occur during nighttime hours between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., affecting Interstate 10, State Road 292, U.S. 90 and other major routes.
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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.
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