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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Okaloosa Students Raise $9.6K for Children in Crisis

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

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 […]
DeSantis Appoints Three To NWFSC Board of Trustees

Gov. DeSantis just made three key picks for the Northwest Florida State College Board—meet the leaders shaping the future of local higher education.