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Walton County Schools Hold Top 3 Spot in Florida Rankings

A smiling man in a plaid suit stands beside bold white text reading “Top-Ranked Again: Walton Schools,” with the MBN logo in the bottom corner.

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 Emerald Coast hospital at sunset with text reading “Ascension Sacred Heart Expands Maternity Care.”

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 […]

Eight Rehabilitated Sea Turtles Released Back into the Gulf

Two Gulfarium CARE Center staff members carry a rehabilitated sea turtle toward the shoreline as a large crowd watches during a public release at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park.

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

Graphic showing the 2025 Emerald Coast Classic women’s basketball tournament with team logos, dates (November 24–25), and location at Northwest Florida State College.

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

Superintendent presents award to Ruckel Middle School staff for raising the most money in Okaloosa’s Change for Children Campaign, with banner and plaque visible.

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

Graphic showing Choctawhatchee High School’s logo and a newly installed totem pole with the text “Standing Tall: Choctaw’s New Totem Pole Honors 73 Years of Legacy” on a green background.

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 […]

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