A Remarkable Community Gift Is Changing Lives in Local Classrooms
The Fort Walton Beach Moose Lodge has donated more than $17,000 since 2022 to help eliminate student lunch debt at Okaloosa County elementary schools.
Eglin Celebrates 40 Years of Tradition With Gate-to-Gate Memorial Run
Eglin Air Force Base will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its Gate-to-Gate Memorial Run/Walk on May 16 with a return to the event’s historic course.
Valparaiso Fast-Tracks $200,000 Overhaul of Mold-Plagued Fire Station
Facing mold, roof rot, and HVAC failures, Valparaiso officials approved $200,000 in emergency funding to restore the city’s fire station.
New Challenger Jerry Buckman Emerges in High-Stakes School Board Election
Jerry Buckman, a retired Air Force colonel and longtime resident, has announced his candidacy for Okaloosa School Board District One.
Beads by the Beach: Your Ultimate Guide to Emerald Coast Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras 2026 will bring parades, live music, and coastal-themed celebrations to Emerald Coast communities from Panama City Beach to Pensacola.
Smart Glasses Out: Air Force Tightens Dress and Appearance Rules
The Air Force has reinstated duty identifier patches and clarified uniform standards under updated dress and appearance guidance released Jan. 9.
From Interim to In Command: Hurry Takes the Helm at AFMC
Lt. Gen. Linda S. Hurry has been confirmed as the new Commander of Air Force Materiel Command, overseeing nearly every major Air Force weapon system worldwide.
Weapons Loaders Clash in a High-Stakes Battle for Q4 Supremacy
Weapons loaders from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron faced off Jan. 30 in a high-intensity competition focused on speed, precision, and readiness.
Where Wildlife and Wonder Merge in the Heart of Freeport
The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center is inviting the community to explore Florida’s wildlife after dark and celebrate conservation with two immersive events this March.
Hope, Growth, and Support Empower Emerald Coast Autism Center’s 2026 Events
Emerald Coast Autism Center announced its 2026 fundraising events to support vital autism services for families across Northwest Florida.
