Emerald Coast Open Removes 20K+ Invasive Lionfish

Emerald Coast Open Removes 20K+ Invasive Lionfish Staff Reports May 22, 2025 8:43 am Charities and Nonprofits, Destin, Events, Fort Walton Beach, News, Okaloosa County, Wildlife In Brief: π 20,502 lionfish were removed from the Gulf during the 2025 Emerald Coast Open and Lionfish Festival in Destin-Fort Walton Beach. π― Deep Water Mafia 1 led […]
Troop 544 Honored for Rescuing Missing Child in Fort Walton

Troop 544 Honored for Rescuing Missing Child in Fort Walton Staff Reports May 21, 2025 1:09 pm Uncategorized In Brief: π§ Scouts from Troop 544 helped locate a missing 11-year-old autistic child near Ferry Park in Fort Walton Beach on April 7. π Okaloosa County Commissioner Paul Mixon presented the troop with a proclamation recognizing […]
UPDATE: Army Responds to Allegations of Ranger Misbehavior at Crab Island

Tourists at Crab Island say they saw soldiers drinking and shooting during Billy Bowlegs weekend β We’re asking officials for the version of events and what will happen next.
Northwest Florida Ballet AcadΓ©mie Opens Auditions for 2025-2026 School Year

Northwest Florida Ballet is holding auditions for its tuition-free AcadΓ©mie program for incoming 3rd and 4th grade students, with registration open through April 24 for tryouts on April 26β27 in Fort Walton Beach.
Department of Health in Okaloosa Issues Water Quality Health Advisory

The Department of Health in Okaloosa County has issued a Water Quality Health Advisory for Liza Jackson Park, Garniers Beach Park and Lincoln Park.
Congratulations! You* Just Bought The Red Lobster In Fort Walton Beach

Whatβs next for the former Red Lobster in Fort Walton Beach? You* just bought itβhereβs what they might do with the prime waterfront property.
Emerald Coast Quilt Show Returns to Fort Walton Beach in March

The Flying Needles Quilt Guild of Niceville is hosting the Emerald Coast Quilt Show on March 7-8, 2025, at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds, featuring quilt displays, vendors, a Quilts of Valor presentation to support veterans, and community service projects.
Okaloosa Students Invited to College & Career Fairs in March

Two College & Career Fairs will be held in Okaloosa County in March, offering students a chance to connect with colleges, employers, and military representatives.
Outlaw Biker Implicated in Attack With Explosive at Fort Walton Beach Jimmy Johns

Gregory Simonds, an alleged Outlaws Motorcycle Club member, was arrested in Fort Walton Beach after allegedly throwing an explosive device into a Jimmy John’s following a confrontation with members of a rival biker gang.
Your City’s Christmas Lists For The State Government Are Out Now – Here’s What They Asked For – And If We’re On The Naughty or Nice List.

Local leaders presented over $47 million in funding requests to the legislative delegation. Here’s what your city asked for: