SS U.S. to be sunk off Okaloosa County
Okaloosa County staff looking forward to bringing historic SS United States to their waters
The historic SS United States, built in the early 1950s, has been at a Philadelphia port since the 1990s. Okaloosa County leaders have made big steps towards bringing the ship down to Okaloosa County to be sunk as an artificial reef,
Florida County Appears Ready to Buy Iconic SS United States
The Okaloosa (Florida) County Board of County Commissioners announced on October 1, 2024 that it has approved a contingent contract to buy the ship and sink it off the coast of Destin-Fort Worth Beach where it will become an artificial reef.
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.
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.
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.
Sinking sensation: Historic SS United States ocean liner may find new life on the Florida seabed
The SS United States shuttled politicians and celebrities between Europe and the United States in regal luxury for nearly two ...
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A Florida county's plan to turn a historic ship into the world's largest artificial reef hits a snag
(AP) — A Florida county is in talks to acquire a storied but aging ocean liner in a proposed deal that could create the largest artificial reef in the world. But the plan hit a snag Tuesday, after ...
All aboard? Okaloosa Commission wants return of passenger rail for Florida Panhandle
The Okaloosa County Commission is sending a letter to Tallahassee with the hopes that passenger rail service could return to ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
A Storied Luxury Liner May Soon Find New Life on the Florida Seafloor
The S.S. United States, one of the fastest ships to ever cross the Atlantic Ocean, may be sunk off the coast and turned into ...
4 Okaloosa County restaurants get perfect scores in state inspections
Going out to eat? See which Okaloosa County restaurants were rated best by inspectors, and which failed the test.