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Which former Emerald Coast Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 30?

By Emerald Coast Times | Oct 28, 2023

This former Emerald Coast Times area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 30.

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Emerald Coast Times area weekly mass times

By Emerald Coast Times | Oct 28, 2023

The following parishes in the Emerald Coast Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz Calls for Elimination of DEIA Working Group in Letter to Secretary of the Air Force

By Emerald Coast Times | Oct 24, 2023

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) has raised concerns over the Department of the Air Force's emphasis on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and Accessibility (DEIA) initiatives in a letter to Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall. Gaetz's letter calls for the elimination of the DEIA working group, which he believes disproportionately focuses on DEI and social-experimentation programs at the expense of national security.In his letter, Congressman Gaetz highlights the success of the Air Force in achieving staffing and recruitment goals during the...

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Which former Emerald Coast Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 23?

By Emerald Coast Times | Oct 21, 2023

This former Emerald Coast Times area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 23.

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Emerald Coast Times area weekly mass times

By Emerald Coast Times | Oct 21, 2023

The following parishes in the Emerald Coast Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Okaloosa County cities: 2 companies received FDA inspections in Q3 2023

By Emerald Coast Times | Oct 21, 2023

There were two companies in cities associated with Okaloosa County that received two FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Group of Republican Congressmen Express Willingness to Accept Consequences in Order to Elect Jim Jordan as Speaker of the House

By Emerald Coast Times | Oct 20, 2023

Washington, D.C. - A group of Republican congressmen, including Congressman Matt Gaetz, have expressed their willingness to accept "censure, suspension, or removal from the Conference" in order to elect Rep. Jim Jordan as the 56th Speaker of the House. In a letter addressed to the House GOP Conference, the congressmen outlined their intentions and emphasized the importance of unity within the Republican Party.The letter, signed by Reps. Andy Biggs, Tim Burchett, Eli Crane, Matt Gaetz, Bob Good, Nancy Mace, and Matt Rosendale, acknowledged the recent controversy...

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US Congressman Matt Gaetz Challenges EPA's Ruling on Berkey Water Systems

By Emerald Coast Times | Oct 16, 2023

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) has raised concerns about the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recent ruling on Berkey Water Systems, classifying their gravity-fed mechanical water filters as pesticides. In a letter addressed to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, Rep. Gaetz highlighted the agency's attempt to potentially put Berkey out of business.The EPA's classification stems from the incorporation of silver in Berkey's filters, which the agency argues falls under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). As a result,...

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Emerald Coast Times area weekly mass times

By Emerald Coast Times | Oct 14, 2023

The following parishes in the Emerald Coast Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Walton County District: Which ethnicity was the most represented in 2022-23 school year?

By Emerald Coast Times | Oct 14, 2023

The most represented ethnicity in the Walton County district's student body in the 2022-23 school year was white, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Santa Rosa County District: White students were the most represented ethnicity in 2022-23 school year

By Emerald Coast Times | Oct 13, 2023

The most represented ethnicity in the Santa Rosa County district's student body in the 2022-23 school year was white, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Okaloosa County district student body primarily comprised of white students in 2022-23 school year

By Emerald Coast Times | Oct 12, 2023

In Okaloosa County district, white outnumbered students of any other ethnicity in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz Introduces "Security Clearance Revolving Door Act of 2023" to Prevent Abuse of National Security Clearances

By Emerald Coast Times | Oct 9, 2023

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) announced the introduction of the "Security Clearance Revolving Door Act of 2023." The proposed legislation aims to address the widespread abuse of national security clearances and prevent individuals from publicly disclosing their clearance status. If passed, the act would classify the act of publicly disclosing a national security clearance as a federal misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in prison and a fine of up to $1,000 per offense.In a press release, Congressman Gaetz highlighted the need...

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Walton County School District welcomed more students in their schools in 2022-23 school year

By Emerald Coast Times | Oct 8, 2023

There were 11,575 students enrolled in Walton County School District in the 2022-23 school year, an increase over the previous year.

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How many students were enrolled in Santa Rosa County School District in 2022-23 school year?

By Emerald Coast Times | Oct 7, 2023

For the 2022-23 school year, Santa Rosa County School District reported an increase in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 188 more students being enrolled.

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Emerald Coast Times area weekly mass times

By Emerald Coast Times | Oct 7, 2023

The following parishes in the Emerald Coast Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz Files Motion to Vacate Against Speaker McCarthy

By Emerald Coast Times | Oct 6, 2023

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) has taken a bold step by filing a motion to vacate against Speaker Kevin McCarthy (CA-20) on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives today. The move comes after months of frustration and disappointment over the Speaker's failure to uphold their agreement.Earlier this year, a group of lawmakers, including Gaetz, sought to bring about change in Washington, D.C. before allowing McCarthy to assume the speakership. The concessions they demanded included passing single-subject spending bills, votes on a balanced...

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Okaloosa County School District Education: More students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Emerald Coast Times | Oct 6, 2023

For the 2022-23 school year, Okaloosa County School District reported an increase in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 393 more students being enrolled.

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Licensing: which professional licenses in Walton County expire in September?

By Emerald Coast Times | Oct 3, 2023

How many professional licenses are set to expire in September in Walton County, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)?

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September: 792 professional licenses in Santa Rosa County set to expire

By Emerald Coast Times | Oct 2, 2023

How many professional licenses are set to expire in September in Santa Rosa County, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)?