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Cash for the kitty: Local author donates proceeds to cat shelter

FORT WALTON BEACH — Local Fort Walton Beach author Nick Smith donated half of his book sales over the weekend to the SOCKS Animal Shelter.Last Saturday, Smith spent the day at the Pet Supermarket in Fort Walton Beach, advertising his newest book "Milk Treading." Smith, though, wasn't alone.The SOCKS (Save our Cats and Kittens) Animal Shelter brought along two adoptable kittens for guests to play with while they got their books signed by Smith.Smith said he chose [...]
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Changes announced to garbage pickup in Fort Walton Beach

Following is information from the City of Fort Walton Beach concerning trash collection during the holidays:The City of Fort Walton Beach’s Sanitation offices will be closed on the following days this holiday season:• Monday, Dec. 25• Tuesday, Dec. 26 (offices are closed, but some route service will be provided, as listed below)• Monday, Jan. 1Garbage Pickup Routes: On these dates, residential garbage service [...]
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