Okaloosa County will become the home of the world’s largest artificial reef
Okaloosa County commissioners believe they have sealed the deal to buy the SS United States. The old cruise ship has been sitting at a dock in Philadelphia since 1996. “It was built to accommodate about 2,
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 the historic SS United States and converting the historic ocean liner
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 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 SS United States.
Historic Ship Could Soon Become the World's Largest Artificial Reef
A historic ocean liner that ferried immigrants, Hollywood stars and heads of state may soon find its final resting place at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico
Historic ship docked in Philly could soon become world's largest artificial reef
Florida agreed to buy the SS United States and turn it into the world's largest artificial reef as long as the court order for the ship to leave Philly is resolved.
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office investigating teen’s reported assault in Fort Walton Beach
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a teenager reported being sexually ...
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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 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 ...