South Walton’s Next Generation of Lifeguards Takes to the Beach

The South Walton Fire District’s Junior Lifeguard Program returns June 2 with record enrollment, teaching more than 200 young participants critical beach safety skills.
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 […]
Rocky Bayou Christian Student Celebrated for Saving Classmate’s Life

A local sixth grader’s quick thinking turned a lunchroom emergency into a lifesaving moment—see how Charlotte Walsh earned recognition from Niceville Police!