Winter Sandyland returns to Okaloosa Island benefiting local children in need
Winter Sandyland returns to Okaloosa Island befitting local children in need Staff Reports December 1, 2025 2:03 pm Uncategorized In Brief: ð§ HVAC technician shortages are impacting service availability across Northwest Florida, especially during peak summer months. ðž Companies like Mills Heating and Air are offering competitive wages and training pathways but still struggle to […]
Car chase ends at Eglin Air Force Base west gate, suspect in custody
A chaotic day in Okaloosa County: Deputies say a Shalimar man struck a pedestrian, led them on a chase that ended at Eglinâs west gate â and just hours later, the base went on lockdown after a bomb threat.
In Photos: Veterans Day in Okaloosa County
Photo Gallery: Veterans Day celebrations in Okaloosa County
Bishop William A. Wack Directs $50,000 of Diocesan Funding to Food Pantries in Northwest Florida
Bishop William A. Wack of the Catholic Diocese of PensacolaâTallahassee has directed $50,000 to Catholic Charities food pantries across Northwest Florida to help meet growing demand for food assistance following federal aid shortfalls.
Trinity United Methodist Church Helps Reduce Student Lunch Debt in Okaloosa Schools
Trinity United Methodist Church celebrated its 65th anniversary by helping local students, paying off lunch debt at Shalimar Elementary and Pryor Middle Schools, and assisting Trinity Preschool families with tuition.
Eglin Federal Credit Union Recognizes Gerta Hardy as 5-Star Performer for Third Quarter of 2025
Eglin Federal Credit Union named Member Service Supervisor Gerta Hardy its 5-Star Performer for the third quarter of 2025, recognizing her leadership and dedication to the credit unionâs values during a challenging summer. Hardy, who joined Eglin FCU in 2014, continues to play a key role in supporting her team as the organization prepares to open a new branch on Eglin Air Force Base.
Two People Shot at Fort Walton Beach Days Inn
Fort Walton Beach Police arrested a suspect after two people were shot and injured late Monday night at the Days Inn on Miracle Strip Parkway. Officers say the shooting was an isolated incident and that both victims are in stable condition.
Fort Walton Beach Announces Road Closures for Halloween Trick-or-Treating
Fort Walton Beach will close sections of Brooks Street SE and Bay Drive SE on Friday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for Halloween trick-or-treating to ensure safety for families and children.
Fort Walton Beach Police Department Earns Reaccreditation From CFA With Full Compliance
The Fort Walton Beach Police Department has earned reaccreditation from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation with no non-compliant findings, reaffirming its commitment to professional standards and community accountability.
Okaloosa County High School Bands Achieve Straight Superior Ratings at 2025 FBA Marching Assessment
All five Okaloosa County high school marching bands earned Straight Superior ratings at the 2025 Florida Bandmasters Association Marching Music Performance Assessment, making the district the only one in its region with top ratings across all schools.
