There When Seconds Matter: Ascension Sacred Heart Earns Stroke Certification
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast has earned Primary Stroke Center certification, strengthening access to life-saving stroke care in Walton County.
Fort Walton Beach Police Open Doors with Citizens’ Police Academy
The Fort Walton Beach Police Department is launching its next Citizens’ Police Academy on Feb. 5, offering residents a behind-the-scenes look at policing.
Hope Renewed at Bud Day Park: A Community Space Reborn
Okaloosa County will celebrate the reopening of Brigadier General Bud Day Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony showcasing major upgrades and new amenities.
Walton County Celebrates a Joyful New Beginning With First Baby of 2026
Walton County rang in 2026 with the birth of Merritt Taylor, the first baby born in the county just after midnight on New Year’s Day.
Eglin Air Force Base Is Awarded A Multi-Billion Dollar Contract to Support Infrastructure and Modernization
Air Force Awards Multi-Billion Dollar Contract to Support Eglin Staff Reports December 31, 2025 12:48 pm Eglin Air Force Base, Emerald Coast, Government, Hurlburt Field, Mary Esther, Military In Brief: 👤 Who: U.S. Air Force; Strategic Test Solutions LLC ❓ What: $1.87 billion operations and maintenance contract 📅 When: Awarded in December 2025; runs through […]
Okaloosa Investigators Uncover Juvenile Trafficking Linked to Social Media
Two Okaloosa County residents were arrested after investigators linked them to the sex trafficking of juvenile girls at local bars and through social media.
Emerald Coast Rings in the New Year with Fireworks and Festivities
Fireworks and festivities will ring in the New Year across Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Walton County, and Crestview.
Fort Walton Beach Man, Ole Miss DB Arrested in Andalusia
An Ole Miss football player from Fort Walton Beach was arrested in Andalusia after police stopped his vehicle for speeding at 111 mph.
Fatal Shooting Under Investigation in Mary Esther
Deputies found a woman dead inside a Kanuha Drive home after a late-night 9-1-1 call. Investigators are working to determine what happened.
Okaloosa Tech Students Excel in Cyber Competition
OTC cybersecurity students earned national recognition after ranking #45 in a competition against thousands of students nationwide.
