Okaloosa County to break ground on $16.75 million Tarpon Beach Park
City and county officials will break ground on Tarpon Beach Gulf Front Park in Destin on July 7, a $16.75 million project expanding public access to the Gulf with new amenities and free parking.
Buttercup the Chihuahua Is Ready to Go Home
Buttercup the Chihuahua Is Ready to Go Home Staff Reports June 27, 2025 12:27 pm Charities and Nonprofits, Niceville, Pets In Brief: Buttercup is a 15-pound chihuahua mix with big eyes, a bigger heart, and a quiet love for adult companionship. She’s crate-trained, potty-trained, and ready to leave rescue life behind for good — if […]
More Trolleys, Longer Hours for Pensacola Beach Air Show
More Trolleys, Longer Hours for Pensacola Beach Air Show Staff Reports June 26, 2025 12:40 pm Pensacola Beach, Tourism, Traffic In Brief: 🚌 Expanded Service: SRIA extends trolley hours and adds buses for Air Show 📍When & Where: July 11–12, on Pensacola Beach from Park East and Park West to Casino Beach 🚦Expect Delays: Riders […]
Walton County Schools Hold Top 3 Spot in Florida Rankings
Walton County Schools Hold Top 3 Spot in Florida Rankings Staff Reports June 26, 2025 12:22 pm Schools and Education, Walton County In Brief: 📈 Walton County School District ranked 3rd in Florida based on state testing results for 2024–25.🥇 The district ranked 1st in Geometry, 2nd in 4th grade Math, and 3rd in several […]
Ascension Sacred Heart Expands Maternity Care in Miramar Beach
Ascension Sacred Heart Expands Maternity Care in Miramar Beach Staff Reports June 25, 2025 12:41 pm Health, Okaloosa County, Walton County In Brief: Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast has expanded maternity services at The Family Birth Place by partnering with OB Hospitalist Group to enhance maternal safety and reduce emergency room wait times for expecting […]
Fort Walton Beach named Thearon Shipman as next Fire Chief
Fort Walton Beach named Thearon Shipman as next Fire Chief Staff Reports June 25, 2025 10:00 am Fort Walton Beach In Brief: 🔥 Chief Morgan Retires – After 25 years of service, Chief Jeremy Morgan is stepping down from the Fort Walton Beach Fire Department. 👨🏽🚒 Historic Promotion – Deputy Chief Thearon Shipman will become […]
Fort Walton Beach Golf Club to host Sothern Juniors Tournament for first time
Fort Walton Beach Golf Club to host Sothern Juniors Tournament for first time Staff Reports June 25, 2025 9:47 am Uncategorized In Brief: 🏌️♂️ Junior Golf Comes to FWB – Fort Walton Beach Golf Club hosts the Southern Juniors tournament for the first time June 30–July 1. 🎯 Historic Youth Event – The 58-year-old event […]
UPDATE: Police Say Alleged Child Abduction Attempt in Niceville Was False Report
A child’s quick thinking may have stopped a kidnapping in Niceville—now police need your help to track down the suspect.
Eight Rehabilitated Sea Turtles Released Back into the Gulf
Eight Rehabilitated Sea Turtles Released Back into the Gulf Staff Reports June 18, 2025 2:37 pm Charities and Nonprofits, Destin, Okaloosa County, Wildlife In Brief: 🐢 Eight rehabilitated sea turtles returned to the Gulf of Mexico in a public release at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on June 17. The Gulfarium CARE Center, which treated […]
Women’s College Hoops Returns to Raider Arena This Fall
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 […]
