Freeport Shelter Needs Your Help To Save 21 Starving Horses
Alaqua Animal Refuge in Freeport, FL, has rescued 21 neglected horses and is calling for public donations to help provide critical care for the emaciated animals.
This Organization Just Donated Almost $2 Million to Local Nonprofits:
This local organization will give $1.9 Million to non profits around the Okaloosa County area.
Matt Gaetz Resigned… Now What? How We Elect A New Representative:
Matt Gaetz is no longer the representative for Northwest Florida. But there’s almost half a year until we will have someone representing the Emerald Coast in Congress again. Here’s how the process will work and who wants to be your next congressperson.
Steve Schutt: The Mortgage Hack For Active Duty And Vets to Save $1,000s on their Mortgage in Okaloosa
Steve Schutt, a loan officer at Movement Mortgage, suggests this strategy to help homebuyers save on monthly payments without needing sellers to drop home prices.
Alaqua Seeks Help For Dogs Displaced By Recent Hurricanes
Alaqua Animal Refuge in Freeport urgently seeks community support to sustain ongoing care for animals displaced by Hurricane Milton, as resources remain strained despite national assistance.
Freeport Merchants Announce ‘Night Out’ Date
The annual Freeport Night Out, featuring live music, vendor markets, a charity fire truck pull, and a raffle for a cruise, returns on November 16 at Props Brewery Hammock Bay.
Psychadelic Vibes in Niceville: Berlioz’s Symphony Set to Dazzle For Halloween Season
Step into the haunting, opium-fueled world of Hector Berlioz’s “Symphonie Fantastique” as the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra kicks off its season with a Halloween concert that’s sure to dazzle Niceville’s music lovers!
A Bed 4 Me Celebrates 3,000th Delivery To Needy Child.
A Bed 4 Me, a Niceville-area non-profit, celebrated the delivery of its 3,000th bed to a child in need during a special event at 3rd Planet Brewing. The organization, which provides beds, bedding, and pillows to children living in poverty, continues to rely on community support as it looks forward to helping even more families.
Okaloosa Superintendent Appointed To FHSAA Board of Directors
Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Marcus Chambers, the Superintendent of Schools for Okaloosa County, to the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Board of Directors. Chambers, with over 26 years in education, has been recognized for his contributions at various levels, including as a teacher, principal, and administrator. This appointment, which awaits confirmation by the Florida Senate, highlights Chambers’ commitment to advancing high school athletics in Florida.
Parents: ‘Okaloosa STEMM Principal Broke The Law.’ Now, They Say They Want Justice for Their Son With Autism.
Okaloosa STEMM Academy, lauded as one of Florida’s top middle schools, faces scrutiny from a family who claims their son, José, experienced harassment under the administration of Principal Dr. Scheree Martin. Despite José’s high academic performance, his parents allege Martin’s disciplinary actions targeted their son due to his autism and ADD, leading them to withdraw him from the school. Their ongoing battle highlights concerns about the school’s handling of students with special needs and has prompted investigations by both the Okaloosa County School District and the Florida Department of Education.
