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.
This Company Wants To End The College Debt Crisis For Local Young People
Tru Plumbing and Gas is hosting a skilled trade competition for local high school students at Trufest in Fort Walton Beach on October 26, highlighting the importance of the trades amid a nationwide shortage.
Former Florida Coach Meyer to Headline All Sports Banquet
The All Sports Association has announced that Urban Meyer, the three-time national champion college football coach, will be the guest speaker at its 56th Annual All Sports Awards Banquet on February 21, 2025. This event celebrates athletes and community leaders who support youth sports, with awards like the Wuerffel Trophy, Colonel Al Byrne Award, and Taylor Haugen Trophy.
Okaloosa Deputies Charge Teen With 16-Year-Old’s Drug Overdose Death
A 17-year-old from Fort Walton Beach has been charged with aggravated manslaughter after allegedly providing fentanyl-laced pills that led to the fatal overdose of a 16-year-old girl. Surveillance footage and phone data connected the suspect to the victim, resulting in his arrest by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Family Attorney Demands Charges for Former Deputy Who Shot and Killed Roger Fortson
105 days after the shooting death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson by now-fired Sheriff’s Deputy Eddie Duran, Fortson’s family and attorney Ben Crump demand that State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden charge Duran.
