Left Behind, Never Forgotten: A Second Chance for Cats

A $20,000 grant is helping a local nonprofit bring more adoptable cats, many from military families, to Destin this weekend.
Saddle up for Westonwood Ranch’s Rodeo!

Howdy Partner! It’s Rodeo Time! Load up Your Wagons and Head on Over to the Westonwood Ranch PCA Rodeo – Friday and Saturday
Hope, Growth, and Support Empower Emerald Coast Autism Center’s 2026 Events

Emerald Coast Autism Center announced its 2026 fundraising events to support vital autism services for families across Northwest Florida.
Urgent: Cold Weather Shelters Ready to Save Lives in Okaloosa

Cold weather shelters are now open across Okaloosa County, offering safe, warm accommodations as temperatures drop.
Urgent: Cold Weather Shelters Ready to Save Lives in Okaloosa

Okaloosa County opens cold weather shelters with transportation for residents, families, and the elderly during extreme winter weather.
Cold Nights Spark Urgent Shelter Openings Across Okaloosa County

Cold weather shelters opened across Okaloosa County Monday night, offering safe overnight refuge for individuals, families, and seniors as temperatures fall.
Thirty Years Strong, One Night of Impact: Café Thirty-A Breaks Fundraising Record

Café Thirty-A’s Annual Christmas Charity Ball raised a record-breaking $90,905 for Caring and Sharing of South Walton, marking a milestone night of generosity and community celebration.
Hope Behind Bars: How Some in Okaloosa County are Igniting Change

Inside the Okaloosa County Jail, inmates in the Anchored program are choosing accountability, healing, and hope—addressing trauma and addiction to break the cycle for good.
250 Laptops Bring Opportunity to Emerald Coast

Derrick Brooks Charities, AT&T, and Compudopt gave 250 laptops to Emerald Coast kids and families to help bridge the digital divide.
Hope in the Cold: How Local Leaders Protect the Unhoused

When winter temperatures drop below 40 degrees in Fort Walton Beach, a coordinated effort between One Hopeful Place and the Fort Walton Beach Police Department springs into action to protect people experiencing homelessness from dangerous conditions.