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U.S. Congressman Gaetz Challenges Secretary of Defense Austin on Gaza Deployment and F-35 Reliability

By Emerald Coast Times | Apr 30, 2024

Washington, D.C. — During today’s House Armed Services Committee (HASC) hearing, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) engaged in a heated exchange with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on various issues, including the deployment of U.S. service members to Gaza and the reliability of Lockheed Martin's F-35 aircraft.Secretary Austin affirmed that deployed service members carry guns to protect themselves, stating, "Typically, all of the deployed service member carry servicemembers carry guns and they have the ability to protect themselves if challenged." In response,...

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Which former Emerald Coast Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 29?

By Emerald Coast Times | Apr 28, 2024

These former Emerald Coast Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 29.

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Geometry FAST Expectations: 56.1% of students in Santa Rosa County meet or exceed in 2022-23 school year?

By Emerald Coast Times | Apr 27, 2024

Santa Rosa County FAST results are in, and 56.1% of school students were proficient in Geometry in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Emerald Coast Times area weekly mass times

By Emerald Coast Times | Apr 27, 2024

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

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Winners Announced for 2024 Congressional Art Competition in Florida’s First District

By Emerald Coast Times | Apr 27, 2024

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) revealed the victors of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Florida’s First District at Artel Gallery in Pensacola. The competition, a yearly event sponsored by members of the U.S. House of Representatives, showcases the artistic talents of high school students from the district.The first-place winner of the competition is Noah Villarreal from Navarre High School with his piece titled "Essence." In second place is Eliana Batarao from Fort Walton Beach High School with her artwork named “Sick!” The third-place...

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Walton County: How many students passed on their Geometry FAST test in 2022-23 school year?

By Emerald Coast Times | Apr 26, 2024

Walton County FAST results are in, and 71.5% of school students were proficient in Geometry in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Geometry FAST expectations in Okaloosa County in 2022-23 school year?

By Emerald Coast Times | Apr 25, 2024

Okaloosa County FAST results are in, and 61.3% of school students were proficient in Geometry in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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US Congressman Calls for Investigative Hearing on Failed Interagency Foreign Policy Decisions

By Emerald Coast Times | Apr 25, 2024

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz has called for an investigative hearing on the impact of failed interagency foreign policy decisions on the safety of United States service members in Africa. In a letter to House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers, Gaetz requested that Secretary of State Antony Blinken be called before the committee to address these concerns.Gaetz's letter highlighted the overlap between the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of State (DoS) and emphasized the need for oversight of DoS' Africa policy. He expressed...

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Did Santa Rosa County students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year Algebra FAST tests?

By Emerald Coast Times | Apr 24, 2024

Santa Rosa County FAST results are in, and 63.2% of school students were proficient in Algebra in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Algebra FAST Expectations: 78% of students in Walton County meet or exceed in 2022-23 school year?

By Emerald Coast Times | Apr 23, 2024

Walton County FAST results are in, and 78% of school students were proficient in Algebra in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Okaloosa County: How many students passed on their Algebra FAST test in 2022-23 school year?

By Emerald Coast Times | Apr 22, 2024

Okaloosa County FAST results are in, and 62.3% of school students were proficient in Algebra in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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FDA conducted inspection of 1 company in cities located in Okaloosa County in Q4 2023

By Emerald Coast Times | Apr 21, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Okaloosa County that received an FDA inspection in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math FAST expectations in Santa Rosa County in 2022-23 school year?

By Emerald Coast Times | Apr 21, 2024

Santa Rosa County FAST results are in, and 67.5% of school students were proficient in Math in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Which former Emerald Coast Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22?

By Emerald Coast Times | Apr 21, 2024

These former Emerald Coast Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22.

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Emerald Coast Times area weekly mass times

By Emerald Coast Times | Apr 20, 2024

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

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Did Walton County students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year Math FAST tests?

By Emerald Coast Times | Apr 20, 2024

Walton County FAST results are in, and 71.7% of school students were proficient in Math in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Math FAST Expectations: 67.7% of students in Okaloosa County meet or exceed in 2022-23 school year?

By Emerald Coast Times | Apr 19, 2024

Okaloosa County FAST results are in, and 67.7% of school students were proficient in Math in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Santa Rosa County: How many students passed on their ELA FAST test in 2022-23 school year?

By Emerald Coast Times | Apr 18, 2024

Santa Rosa County FAST results are in, and 58.7% of school students were proficient in ELA in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA FAST expectations in Walton County in 2022-23 school year?

By Emerald Coast Times | Apr 17, 2024

Walton County FAST results are in, and 57.8% of school students were proficient in ELA in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Okaloosa County: How many students passed on their ELA FAST test in 2022-23 school year?

By Emerald Coast Times | Apr 16, 2024

Okaloosa County FAST results are in, and 57.8% of school students were proficient in ELA in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.