A Bed 4 Me Foundation Receives $6,000 Grant from ALTA Good Deeds Foundation

The ALTA Good Deeds Foundation awarded a $6,000 grant to A Bed 4 Me Foundation in Valparaiso, Fla., to support its mission of providing beds for children in need.
📸: Adult Field Day at Niceville’s 3rd Planet Brewing

Niceville’s 3rd Planet Brewing held the second annual adult field day for the United Way. Can you find yourself in the pics?
Emerald Coast Autism Center Launches 13th Annual ONE Campaign

Emerald Coast Autism Center (ECAC) is launching its 13th Annual ONE Campaign, featuring a 5K run and a golf tournament to raise funds for student scholarships and increase autism awareness.
Niceville Senior Center to Host Free ‘Passport to Health’ Event

The Niceville Senior Center Foundation will hold its 5th annual “Passport to Health” event on March 20, offering free health and wellness resources for adults 55 and older. The event will feature over 30 organizations, educational materials, and door prizes, including a $300 grand prize.
North Bay Firefighters Save Woman Using Grant-Funded Equipment

North Bay Fire Control District firefighters used a grant-funded chest compression system to revive a 72-year-old woman in cardiac arrest, marking one of several successful uses of the device.
Emerald Coast Quilt Show Returns to Fort Walton Beach in March

The Flying Needles Quilt Guild of Niceville is hosting the Emerald Coast Quilt Show on March 7-8, 2025, at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds, featuring quilt displays, vendors, a Quilts of Valor presentation to support veterans, and community service projects.
Okaloosa Students Invited to College & Career Fairs in March

Two College & Career Fairs will be held in Okaloosa County in March, offering students a chance to connect with colleges, employers, and military representatives.
Emerald Coast PCA Rodeo Returns to Niceville in November

The 3rd Annual Emerald Coast PCA Rodeo returns to Niceville on November 7-8, 2025, featuring family-friendly rodeo events, Mutton Bustin’, and live entertainment at Northwest Florida State College, with proceeds benefiting Raider Athletics.
Restaurant Paradis’ Annual Wine Dinner Raises $17,500 for Local Charity

Restaurant Paradis’ ninth annual Prohibition Repeal Wine Dinner in Rosemary Beach raised $17,500 for the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, supporting children’s charities in Northwest Florida.
Niceville Church Hosts Second Annual Mardi Gras 5K Fun Run & Walk

Christ Our Redeemer Church in Niceville will host its second annual Mardi Gras 5K Fun Run & Walk on March 1, featuring a race, music, food trucks, and more, with proceeds supporting a building expansion project.