Fort Walton Beach Student Named Sunshine State Scholar
Reese Armstrong, a Fort Walton Beach High School junior, has been named Okaloosa County’s 2024-2025 Sunshine State Scholar for her academic excellence, leadership, and contributions in STEM and community activities.
Some of the World’s Greatest Musical Artists Are Giving A Free Concert in Niceville January 17, 2025
World-class musicians, including Alon Goldstein and acclaimed acts like Amit Peled’s Cello Gang, Eleni Katz, Neo-Art Piano Duo, and Medhelan Duo, will perform a series of free concerts across Florida’s Emerald Coast next week. Organized by the Emerald Coast Music Alliance, the program aims to bring classical music to underserved communities, with two public performances scheduled for January 16 at the Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium and January 17 at Crosspoint Church in Niceville, both at 6 p.m.
“Only By The Grace of God,” Fuel Pod Lands in Niceville and Causes No Injuries or Damage.
Eglin Air Force Base is investigating the incident that saw a fuel pod leave a military aircraft and smash into the ground in a Niceville neighborhood.
Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation Offers $1,000 Scholarships
The Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation is awarding $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors in Okaloosa, Walton, and Santa Rosa counties pursuing degrees in public relations, communications, marketing, or journalism, with applications due March 17, 2025.
Congressional Candidate Jimmy Patronis Talks F-35 Program, Affordable Housing and Daycare in Niceville
Jimmy Patronis, running for Florida’s 1st Congressional District seat, addressed the F-35 program, housing issues, and campaign priorities during a Niceville event.
Who Is Impact 100?
“Imagine the power of women coming together to create $100,000 grants—see how Impact 100 Northwest Florida is changing lives in Okaloosa and Walton Counties.”
Giving Second Chances: Emerald Coast Life Center Tackles Addiction and Incarceration
Emerald Coast Life Center, founded by Dana Clah, aims to support addiction recovery and reduces recidivism in Okaloosa County through programs addressing trauma, relationships, and life skills, with a focus on underserved populations.
This Familiar Face Will Run to Replace Dr. Joel Rudman in The Florida House of Reps
Former Okaloosa Commissioner Nathan Boyles has thrown his hat in the ring for an opportuinity to represent most of Santa Rosa County and Northern Okaloosa County in Tallahassee.
Experts Say THIS Will Bring BIG $ to Okaloosa, But Commissioners Just Pulled it From Their Annual Wishlist
The Okaloosa County Commission voted unanimously to remove a $1.5 million funding request for the sinking of the historic SS United States as an artificial reef off Destin from its legislative priorities, citing economic concerns and public optics despite projections of significant tourism revenue.
Eglin Exercise to Close General Bond Boulevard on December 11.
General Bond Boulevard will close next week for an mass casuality exercise. Here are the details:
