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Okaloosa County School District Education: 3,084 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Emerald Coast Times | Mar 20, 2024

In Okaloosa County School District, 9.4% of students identified as multiracial in the 2022-23 school year.

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Okaloosa County School District Education: 20,868 white students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Emerald Coast Times | Mar 19, 2024

White students made up 63.8% of the Okaloosa County School District's student body in the 2022-23 school year, a decrease from the previous year.

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U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz and Colleagues Call on President Biden to Address Anticipated Haitian Migration

By Emerald Coast Times | Mar 18, 2024

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz, along with Reps. Gus Bilirakis, Anna Paulina Luna, and Daniel Webster, have formally requested President Joe Biden to declare an "anticipated mass migration of aliens en route to, or arriving off the coast of, the United States" as urgent circumstances requiring an immediate federal response. This request aims to address the potential influx of Haitian migrants into Florida and prevent undue burdens on the state.During a recent House Armed Services Committee hearing, General Laura Richardson emphasized the need for...

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Which former Emerald Coast Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 18?

By Emerald Coast Times | Mar 17, 2024

These former Emerald Coast Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 18.

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Emerald Coast Times area weekly mass times

By Emerald Coast Times | Mar 16, 2024

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

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White students were most represented ethnicity in Walton County schools 2022-23 school year

By Emerald Coast Times | Mar 16, 2024

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

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Santa Rosa County's student body primarily comprised of white students in 2022-23 school year

By Emerald Coast Times | Mar 15, 2024

In Santa Rosa County schools, there were more white students than any other ethnic group in the 2022-23 school year.

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

By Emerald Coast Times | Mar 14, 2024

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

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U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz Demands Answers from ICE Regarding Illegal Alien Accused of Murder

By Emerald Coast Times | Mar 14, 2024

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) sent a letter to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to demand answers regarding Byron Pineda, an illegal alien wanted by ICE, who is accused of killing a constituent in Northwest Florida after the department ignored an initial request for answers.On February 22nd, 2024, Rep. Gaetz sent a request for information to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and ICE Director Patrick Lechleitner regarding Mr. Pineda being jailed for driving on a suspended license and fatally...

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Special Counsel Admits Biden Lied During House Judiciary Committee Hearing

By Emerald Coast Times | Mar 12, 2024

Washington, D.C. — During today’s House Judiciary Committee hearing on Special Counsel Robert Hur’s findings in his investigation into President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents, a significant revelation emerged. Special Counsel Hur admitted that Biden lied in response to questioning by U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01).When asked by Rep. Gaetz about statements made by Joe Biden regarding classified information, Special Counsel Hur candidly stated: “That is inconsistent with the findings based on the evidence.”Rep. Gaetz, in response, emphasized the...

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US Military Considers Using Navy to Stop Anticipated Mass Migration from Haiti

By Emerald Coast Times | Mar 12, 2024

Washington, D.C. — During a House Armed Services Committee hearing, Assistant Secretary of Defense Rebecca Zimmerman and General Laura Richardson discussed the Department of Defense's activities in the Western Hemisphere and the potential challenges to security, specifically focusing on the anticipated mass migration from Haiti into the United States through Florida.In response to questioning from U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz, Zimmerman acknowledged the expected influx of Haitian migrants and stated, "We're doing a number of things to ensure that we're keeping track of the...

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Which former Emerald Coast Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 11?

By Emerald Coast Times | Mar 9, 2024

These former Emerald Coast Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 11.

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Santa Rosa County Education: Which school had most students enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By Emerald Coast Times | Mar 9, 2024

For the 2023-24 school year, Navarre High School registered the biggest enrollment among Santa Rosa County schools.

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Emerald Coast Times area weekly mass times

By Emerald Coast Times | Mar 9, 2024

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

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Walton County Schools: Freeport Elementary School welcomed most students in 2023-24 school year

By Emerald Coast Times | Mar 9, 2024

Freeport Elementary School stood out with the highest student enrollment in Walton County, welcoming 1,161 students in the 2023-24 school year.

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Okaloosa County Education: Which school had most students enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By Emerald Coast Times | Mar 9, 2024

Crestview High School stood out with the highest student enrollment in Okaloosa County, welcoming 2,397 students in the 2023-24 school year.

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Supreme Court Overturns Decision to Remove Trump from 2024 Presidential Ballot

By Emerald Coast Times | Mar 4, 2024

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) responded to the Supreme Court of the United States’ ruling overturning the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to remove Donald J. Trump from the 2024 presidential ballot. Gaetz stated, "Activist judges in Colorado and other liberal states believe that the American People should not have the right to vote for the presidential candidate of their choice." He also highlighted the significance of the Supreme Court's decision, saying, "This morning, the Supreme Court unanimously rejected their attempt to stop Donald J. Trump...

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Which former Emerald Coast Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 4?

By Emerald Coast Times | Mar 2, 2024

This former Emerald Coast Times area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon March 4.

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Emerald Coast Times area weekly mass times

By Emerald Coast Times | Mar 2, 2024

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

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2nd largest nursing home in Walton County as of Q4 2023

By Emerald Coast Times | Mar 1, 2024

Grand Boulevard Health and Rehabilitation Center, the second largest nursing home in Walton County, aided an average of 73 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.