Women’s College Hoops Returns to Raider Arena This Fall

Graphic showing the 2025 Emerald Coast Classic women’s basketball tournament with team logos, dates (November 24–25), and location at Northwest Florida State College.

Women’s College Hoops Returns to Raider Arena This Fall Staff Reports June 17, 2025 11:54 am Uncategorized In Brief: Emerald Coast Classic Set for November 24–25 in Niceville Eight college teams will compete in the second annual Emerald Coast Classic women’s basketball tournament, set for November 24–25 at Northwest Florida State College’s Raider Arena in […]

Okaloosa Students Raise $9.6K for Children in Crisis

Superintendent presents award to Ruckel Middle School staff for raising the most money in Okaloosa’s Change for Children Campaign, with banner and plaque visible.

Okaloosa Students Raise $9.6K for Children in Crisis Staff Reports June 17, 2025 11:28 am Charities and Nonprofits, Okaloosa County, Schools and Education In Brief: Okaloosa County students raised more than $9,600 in the 2024–2025 Change for Children Campaign to support Children in Crisis, Inc. Top fundraising schools were recognized at the May 27 school […]

Choctaw High Unveils New Totem Pole Honoring Tradition

Graphic showing Choctawhatchee High School’s logo and a newly installed totem pole with the text “Standing Tall: Choctaw’s New Totem Pole Honors 73 Years of Legacy” on a green background.

Choctaw High Unveils New Totem Pole Honoring Tradition Staff Reports June 17, 2025 8:49 am Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, Schools and Education In Brief: Choctawhatchee High School has unveiled a new 11-foot totem pole on campus, replacing a beloved wooden version removed during renovations. Designed by alumnus Mark Forsman and brought to life by […]

Introducing: Homeward Hounds

A black and white bully mix dog named Pancho looks up with a happy, toothy grin. The right side of the image features bold yellow text that reads, “Pancho Is Waiting for His Person. Could It Be You?” with a cutout of Pancho sitting below the text.

Introducing: Homeward Hounds Staff Reports June 14, 2025 8:00 am Charities and Nonprofits, Niceville, Pets In Brief: Every month, we’re teaming up with Road Dogg Rescue to introduce you to a local pup looking for a second chance. These dogs aren’t broken, they’re just running out of time. Road Dogg Rescue pulls animals from overcrowded shelters […]

PR Foundation Awards Scholarships to Local Graduates

Four smiling people stand in front of an Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization banner with text reading “Emerald Coast PR Foundation Awards Two Local Seniors.”

PR Foundation Awards Scholarships to Local Graduates Staff Reports June 12, 2025 8:40 am Okaloosa County, Schools and Education, Walton County In Brief: Two high school seniors, one from Freeport High and one from Rocky Bayou Christian School, each received a $1,000 scholarship from the Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation. Two graduating seniors from Walton […]

Free Pet Adoptions Coming to Crestview

Crestview Animal Services and Petco Love logos with text reading “Crestview Joins Statewide Effort to Adopt Out 2,000 Pets in June” on a yellow background.

Free Pet Adoptions Coming to Crestview Staff Reports June 10, 2025 12:42 pm Crestview, Pets In Brief: Petco Love’s MEGA Adoption Event comes to Crestview and Pensacola June 27–29. Crestview Animal Services will waive adoption fees as part of a statewide effort to find homes for 2,000 pets. Crestview Animal Services is teaming up with […]

Man With BB Gun Arrested at Destiny Worship Center

Exterior of Destiny Worship Center with text overlay reading “Scare at Destiny Worship Center: BB Gun Incident Sparks Arrest”

Man With BB Gun Arrested at Destiny Worship Center Staff Reports June 10, 2025 8:17 am Crime, Fort Walton Beach In Brief: Police arrested a man who allegedly brandished a realistic-looking BB gun and drove recklessly through the Destiny Worship Center parking lot, with three young children in the back seat. A man was arrested […]

Mid Bay News

A drone view of the activity on Boggy Bayou before the annual fireworks festival put on every year by the cities of Niceville  and Valparaiso.