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Pulitzer winner had roots in Fort Walton Beach

When University of Florida professor Jack Davis set out to write his latest book, he chose to write about one of his first loves.The Gulf of Mexico.“The Gulf: The Making of an American Sea,” shares both the historical and commercial significance of the water. And last week, it was awarded the Pulitzer for history. The Pulitzer website describes the book as "an important environmental history of the Gulf of Mexico that brings crucial attention to Earth’s [...]
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SCHOOL SCOOPS: Construction Junction this Saturday

For a fun, family oriented weekend activity, the Fort Walton Beach Police Department hosts Construction Junction Kids Day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds on Lewis Turner Boulevard.The free event provides close-up interaction with big equipment in a safe environment, and the Home Depot Kids Crew Hands-On Building Kits provide an added feature to the day.A mountain of sand allows for old-fashioned digging fun, and parents can accompany their [...]
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