Eglin Federal Credit Union Rows for Hope: $50K Raised to Fight Suicide

Eglin Federal Credit Union has donated more than $50,000 over three years to support Bring Hope Nowβs suicide prevention programs, raising funds through employee-led initiatives and sponsorship of the annual Dragon Boat Race and Festival in Fort Walton Beach.
Stagecrafters to Perform Musical Comedy βSister Actβ in Fort Walton Beach

Stagecrafters Community Theatre will stage the musical comedy Sister Act at the Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium on November 7β9 and 14β16. The production, based on the 1992 film, features music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater. Tickets are $30 and available online or at the door.
Masked, Bejeweled, and Ready to Rule: Who Will Be Captain Billy 70?

Masked, Bejeweled, and Ready to Rule: Who Will Be Captain Billy 70? Staff Reports June 3, 2025 3:18 pm Events, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville In Brief: The mysterious new Captain Billy 70 will be revealed when the 70th Annual Billy Bowlegs Coronation Pageant sails into Niceville on June 14 at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center. […]
Emerald Coast Pride Debuts in Crestview

Emerald Coast Pride Debuts in Crestview Staff Reports May 29, 2025 2:57 pm Crestview, Events, LGBTQ+, News In Brief: π Emerald Coast Pride comes to Crestview for the first time, hosted by PFLAG Niceville. π The all-day event features a vendor fair, Pride Walk, open mic, and all-ages Pride Prom. β€οΈ A safe, affirming space […]
Emerald Coast Open Removes 20K+ Invasive Lionfish

Emerald Coast Open Removes 20K+ Invasive Lionfish Staff Reports May 22, 2025 8:43 am Charities and Nonprofits, Destin, Events, Fort Walton Beach, News, Okaloosa County, Wildlife In Brief: π 20,502 lionfish were removed from the Gulf during the 2025 Emerald Coast Open and Lionfish Festival in Destin-Fort Walton Beach. π― Deep Water Mafia 1 led […]
Emerald Coast Fitness Foundation Celebrates 10 Years with Olympian Cody Miller and Community Swim Event

With thousands of swimmers served, three public pools reopened, and a decade of community-driven success behind them, the Emerald Coast Fitness Foundation is diving into its 10th-anniversary celebration. To celebrate, theyβre bringing Olympic gold medalist Cody Miller along for the event. The Emerald Coast Fitness Foundation will celebrate its 10th anniversary on May 17. The […]
Okaloosa County Releases 2025 High School Graduation Schedule

The Okaloosa County School District has announced its 2025 graduation schedule, including dates, locations, and livestream links for all local high schools.
Lionfish Tournament Returns to Destin-Fort Walton Beach This May

The Emerald Coast Open returns to Destin-Fort Walton Beach from May 16β18, 2025, bringing divers, chefs, and the community together to remove invasive lionfish from local waters.
Okaloosa County to Host Second Annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo on May 3

Okaloosa County will hold its second annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo on May 3 in Shalimar to help residents prepare for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Pensacola Navy Days Highlights Ongoing Ties Between Community and Military

Pensacola Navy Days is underway this spring with events honoring the region’s military heritage and the community’s ties to service members stationed at NAS Pensacola.