Emerald Coastie carries the flame – 18 years after Beijing Olympics

almost two decades after serving as the youngest member of the United States’ only Olympic Torch procession before the Beijing Games – this Niceville mom keeps the Olympic spirit alive in her communities
Emotional Farewell, Powerful Future: The SS United States to Become a Massive Gulf Reef

The historic SS United States is set for a dramatic transformation as Okaloosa County prepares to sink the legendary liner and create the worldβs largest artificial reef.
Walton tourism representatives say commission ignores advice at county’s financial peril

Walton County Commissioners decided to spend almost $10 Million on a piece of land without asking for tourism development council input. Now they’ve decided to leave the taxpayer-purchased land idle. TDC members say it’s a waste of taxpayer money. Here’s what commissioners said in response: