Okaloosa County, SS United States
Okaloosa County OK's $850K purchase of 229 acres for more public access
Okaloosa County buys 229 acres along the Shoal River for $850K to boost public access, ecotourism and recreational opportunities.
Okaloosa County votes to purchase SS United States for just over $10 million
Okaloosa County commissioners believe they have sealed the deal to purchase the SS United States.The cost is just over $10 million. The
Okaloosa County, Florida approves tentative agreement to acquire SS United States
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners approved a contingent contract to acquire the SS United States and sink it off the coast of Florida to create an artificial reef.
Okaloosa County buys SS United States for $1M. Set to become world's largest artificial reef
On Tuesday, the Okaloosa County Commission voted 4-1 to approve a tentative purchase and sale agreement for $1 million to buy the SS United States, along with a $10.1 million budget appropriation that will turn the Blue Ribbon vessel into the world's largest artificial reef.
Officials in Florida approve $10.1 million for purchase and transport of SS United States
The stewards of the SS United States are one step closer to sealing a deal that would submerge the holder of the transatlantic speed record into the warm waters of the Florida Panhandle coast. Okaloosa County commissioners voted Tuesday to allocate up to $10.
Okaloosa County staff looking forward to bringing historic SS United States to their waters
The historic SS United States, built in the early 1950s, has been at a Philadelphia port since the 1990s. Okaloosa County ...
SS United States to be sunk off Okaloosa County after Escambia came up short for bid
Okaloosa’s Board of County Commissioners approved a contingent contract to acquire the ship and sink it as the world's ...
Okaloosa County officials continue to monitor potential tropical development
While the chance for tropical development in the Gulf of Mexico has decreased, Okaloosa County officials still monitor for ...
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Okaloosa County one step closer to acquiring historic ship, creating world’s largest artificial reef
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners approved a contingent contract on Oct. 1 that is the next step in acquiring ...
Okaloosa County pushes for Amtrak service return to enhance regional mobility
"Putting Amtrak in Crestview within Okaloosa County, putting Amtrak in Tallahassee in Leon County, putting Amtrak in places ...
Ready to get spooky? Family-friendly Halloween events in Okaloosa County
It's Spooky Season 2024. Are you looking for ways to celebrate along the Emerald Coast? Here's a look at several family ...
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Okaloosa County inland areas added to wind advisory as Helene makes its way through Gulf
Okaloosa County has been added to a wind advisory by the National Weather Service. On Wednesday morning, only the coastal ...
Okaloosa County rallies to aid Hurricane Helene victims
Residents of Okaloosa County have come together to provide support to Perry, Florida, and surrounding areas impacted by ...
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Okaloosa County is one step closer to deploying the world's largest artificial reef
The Board of Okaloosa County Commissioners approved allocating up to $10.1 million to purchase and deploy the 990-foot long ...
Okaloosa Commission approves $244,867 study for new pedestrian bridge along Florida Trail
Okaloosa County approves study to determine the feasibility of a pedestrian bridge across the Yellow River to close a 5-mile ...