One Rescued Kitten, Many More Lost
One Rescued Kitten, Many More Lost Staff Reports June 5, 2025 9:03 am Okaloosa County, Pets In Brief: A string of kitten sightings and losses on Shalimar Bridge has raised alarms with animal advocates in Okaloosa County. One kitten, Lorelei, was rescued — but several others weren’t as lucky. Rescuers say the growing crisis signals […]
William Kiker Wins Second National Debate Title
William Kiker Wins Second National Debate Title Staff Reports June 4, 2025 10:35 am Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, Schools and Education In Brief: 🎓 Fort Walton Beach High School senior William Kiker has made national history by winning the Incubate Debate National Championship for the second time — the first student to ever do […]
Masked, Bejeweled, and Ready to Rule: Who Will Be Captain Billy 70?
Masked, Bejeweled, and Ready to Rule: Who Will Be Captain Billy 70? Staff Reports June 3, 2025 3:18 pm Events, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville In Brief: The mysterious new Captain Billy 70 will be revealed when the 70th Annual Billy Bowlegs Coronation Pageant sails into Niceville on June 14 at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center. […]
Taiwan Trip Sparks Big Ideas for Niceville’s Future
Taiwan Trip Sparks Big Ideas for Niceville’s Future Staff Reports June 3, 2025 11:17 am Business, News, Niceville In Brief: Niceville City Manager David Deitch returned from his trip to Taiwan, where he met with local leaders – including a past and a future presidential candidate for that country. Deitch visited the island nation off […]
Amber Burke Named Top AFJROTC Instructor in Nation
Amber Burke Named Top AFJROTC Instructor in Nation Staff Reports June 2, 2025 12:33 pm Uncategorized In Brief: 🏆 SMSgt Amber Burke of Fort Walton Beach High School earned national recognition as the 2025 Overall Air Force/Space Force Outstanding Instructor of the Year for her leadership in AFJROTC. She also took home the Region 2 […]
This Aerospace Company Just Announced A $1 Billion Investment in Crestview
A $1 billion aerospace project is landing in Okaloosa County—find out how this major investment could reshape Northwest Florida’s economy.
Emerald Coast Pride Debuts in Crestview
Emerald Coast Pride Debuts in Crestview Staff Reports May 29, 2025 2:57 pm Crestview, Events, LGBTQ+, News In Brief: 🌈 Emerald Coast Pride comes to Crestview for the first time, hosted by PFLAG Niceville. 🎉 The all-day event features a vendor fair, Pride Walk, open mic, and all-ages Pride Prom. ❤️ A safe, affirming space […]
Two New Statues Unveiled to Honor Women Veterans
Two New Statues Unveiled to Honor Women Veterans Staff Reports May 28, 2025 1:45 pm Military, News, Okaloosa County, State Government In Brief: The 3rd Annual Women Veterans Day ceremony in Okaloosa County will take place June 12 at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center. This year’s event will include the unveiling of two new […]
Eglin Federal Credit Union Opens New Operations Center
Eglin Federal Credit Union Opens New Operations Center Staff Reports May 26, 2025 9:31 am Business, News, Okaloosa County, Walton County In Brief: Eglin Federal Credit Union has opened a 100,000-square-foot Operations Center in Fort Walton Beach. The building will support 400 employees, strengthen digital services, and help the credit union expand across Northwest Florida […]
Grant Helps Kiwanis Deliver Hope to Foster Kids
Grant Helps Kiwanis Deliver Hope to Foster Kids Staff Reports May 26, 2025 8:55 am Uncategorized In Brief: A $3,000 grant from NextEra Energy Foundation will help the Kiwanis Foundation of Niceville-Valparaiso expand its Bags of Hope program. The initiative provides duffel bags with essential items to foster children across four Northwest Florida counties. With […]
