Northwest Florida Ballet Académie Opens Auditions for 2025-2026 School Year
Northwest Florida Ballet is holding auditions for its tuition-free Académie program for incoming 3rd and 4th grade students, with registration open through April 24 for tryouts on April 26–27 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
What’s next for the former Red Lobster in Fort Walton Beach? You* just bought it—here’s 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:
How To Build A Championship Caliber Football Team at a Small School.
Rocky Bayou Christian School’s football team, led by Head Coach KC Woods, is set to play for the SSAA 3A state championship on November 16 against The Canterbury Cougars. Coach Woods reflects on the program’s turnaround, the team’s core values, and the school’s mission as they prepare for this significant game.
OAA Wants You For Their Annual Arts Gallery
Okaloosa Arts Alliance is calling on local artists and cultural organizations to participate in the third annual Holiday Arts Gallery on December 14, offering a unique showcase for holiday shoppers and a lively arts environment at HH Arts in Fort Walton Beach.
This is One of the Least Expensive Ways to Help The Hungry in Okaloosa
Destin Harvest, a nonprofit food rescue organization, has distributed 1.9 million pounds of food across Okaloosa and Walton Counties so far in 2024, delivering meals to families struggling with food insecurity. Despite the perception of wealth in Destin, hunger remains a significant issue, with many families depending on donations from food pantries and shelters to make ends meet.
