Northeast Okaloosa County joins neighboring counties as a rural area of opportunity thanks to an executive order by the governor.
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FHP makes two arrests after high-speed chase in Okaloosa County
Two people were arrested after the Florida Highway Patrol ended a high-speed chase with a PIT maneuver.
Week of May 25 traffic notices
Potential traffic slowdowns for the week of May 25.
2025 Mosquito control program begins
The 2025 Okaloosa County Mosquito Control Program is in full swing.
County hurricane expo Saturday
Okaloosa County is hosting a hurricane preparedness expo May 3 in Shalimar.
Severe weather possible Sunday
Level 2 severe weather is forecast for Sunday.
NWS: tornado outbreak likely tomorrow
The potential for dangerous tornado activity is forecast for March 15.
Severe thunderstorms, possible tornadoes, Saturday
The severe weather risk for Saturday has increased.
Storm risk increased for Tuesday.
The risk for severe weather Tuesday/Wednesday has increased for Okaloosa County.
Severe storms likely tonight, tomorrow
Severe weather is expected late Saturday evening into Sunday morning with damaging winds and tornadoes as potential threats.
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