From Scout to Leader: One Project, One Park, One Powerful Impact
Andrew Dali earned Scouting’s highest rank after leading the construction of permanent chess tables at Ferry Park, creating a new space for community connection.
Fort Walton Beach Rallies in Powerful Community Convoy for Firefighter’s Family
Fort Walton Beach will host a Community Convoy on Jan. 17 to support firefighter David Leonard, his newborn daughter, and honor his late wife.
250 Laptops Bring Opportunity to Emerald Coast
Derrick Brooks Charities, AT&T, and Compudopt gave 250 laptops to Emerald Coast kids and families to help bridge the digital divide.
Hope in the Cold: How Local Leaders Protect the Unhoused
When winter temperatures drop below 40 degrees in Fort Walton Beach, a coordinated effort between One Hopeful Place and the Fort Walton Beach Police Department springs into action to protect people experiencing homelessness from dangerous conditions.
What PCSing military families MUST know when selling or renting in 2026
PCS orders are forcing military homeowners with thin equity to choose between selling at a potential loss or renting out a property that may lose money every month.
FHSAA releases 2026 football reclassifications – Here’s who WON and LOST on the Emerald Coast:
The official Florida High School football classifications are here, detailing the new districts and early predictions for Northwest Florida teams through the 2027 season.
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: 🔧 HVAC technician shortages are impacting service availability across Northwest Florida, especially during peak summer months. 💼 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 Eglin’s west gate — 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 Pensacola–Tallahassee has directed $50,000 to Catholic Charities food pantries across Northwest Florida to help meet growing demand for food assistance following federal aid shortfalls.
