Shrimp Basket Cook Checks on Regular, Saves His Life in Pensacola

When a longtime Shrimp Basket regular didn’t show up for his usual visit, cook Donell decided to check on him — a decision that likely saved the man’s life. His quick action and compassion have drawn praise across social media and from the Pensacola community.
Okaloosa County Commission approves conceptual plans for new park

Okaloosa County Commission approves conceptual plans for new park Staff Reports October 8, 2025 12:32 am Uncategorized In Brief: 🏞️ County unveils concept for 1.6-mile community park 👨👩👧👦 Residents helped design features and layout 🐾 Trails, playgrounds, and river overlooks planned Share This Story! CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County officials unveiled conceptual plans Tuesday for a […]
White-Wilson Medical Center files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, plans to continue operations

White-Wilson Medical Center — one of Northwest Florida’s oldest healthcare providers — has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but leaders say the move is about long-term stability, not closure.
Government shutdown looms, what will be impacted in Northwest Florida.

At 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, the U.S. government runs out of money. From Eglin to TSA checkpoints, thousands of Northwest Florida workers could see furloughs, delayed pay, or closed gates. Here’s what you need to know about how the shutdown will hit our community.
Choctawhatchee High School unveils new aerospace lab with $50,000 grant

Choctawhatchee High School unveiled a new aerospace lab and flight simulator on Sept. 23, funded through a $50,000 Florida Power & Light Company grant aimed at boosting STEM education opportunities.
City: Renovations on City Hall Slowed By Immigration Arrests

Valparaiso’s city headquarters project faces significant delays as immigration roundups in Northwest Florida disrupt construction crews, raising concerns about labor shortages and legal workers caught in the sweeps.
Local Non Profit Secures Adaptive Bike for Special Needs Child

A rare diagnosis, a $10,000 bike, and a family’s joy — how one nonprofit is helping kids like Eli ride alongside their siblings and experience childhood on their own terms.
Grant Helps Kiwanis Deliver Hope to Foster Kids

Grant Helps Kiwanis Deliver Hope to Foster Kids Staff Reports May 26, 2025 8:55 am Uncategorized In Brief: A $3,000 grant from NextEra Energy Foundation will help the Kiwanis Foundation of Niceville-Valparaiso expand its Bags of Hope program. The initiative provides duffel bags with essential items to foster children across four Northwest Florida counties. With […]
Governor Appoints Zack Smith to UWF Board of Trustees

Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Pensacola native Zack Smith to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees, providing the board with local legal expertise. Smith serves as Senior Legal Fellow and Manager of the Supreme Court and Appellate Advocacy Program at The Heritage Foundation, an American conservative think tank based in Washington, D.C. He also serves as a […]
“I Am Innocent” Former Walton Leader Robertson Will Fight Firing, Felony Charges

Fired and now facing felony charges, Walton County’s former top official says it’s all because he tried to expose corruption—hear his side of the story.