SS U.S. to be sunk off 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 largest 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.
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.
Officials in Florida’s Okaloosa County 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 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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Ready to get spooky? Family-friendly Halloween events in Okaloosa County
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Okaloosa County rallies to aid Hurricane Helene victims
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Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office investigating teen’s reported assault in Fort Walton Beach
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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 prepares for possible impacts from Helene
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. ( WALA) - All is calm in Okaloosa County now, but some residents are taking this time to gear up for ...
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 ...