Kiwanis Club to Raise Funds for Children’s Hospital During Two-Day Drive

The Kiwanis Club of Niceville-Valparaiso will collect donations at local stores on May 2–3 to support pediatric care at the Studer Family Children’s Hospital in Pensacola, part of the Children’s Miracle Network.
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.
THIS Is The Most Underrated Day of the Christian Calendar (No, It’s Not Easter).

Before you celebrate the empty tomb this Easter, don’t miss the power and purpose of the cross.
NWFSC Launches Summer Career Camp for Middle and High School Students

Northwest Florida State College’s Futures Forward Summer Camp will offer local students in grades 8–12 the chance to explore career paths through hands-on training this summer.
South Walton Filmmakers Highlight Regional Biodiversity at Florida Film Festival Panel

A conservation-themed panel at the Florida Film Festival spotlighted The Paper Bear, an animated film set in Walton County, exploring how storytelling can promote environmental preservation.
Walton County Jury Convicts Man of Sexual Battery on Yacht

A Walton County jury convicted Dr. Francis Nicoli Herrbold of sexual battery following a 2023 incident on a yacht at the Sandestin Marina; sentencing is scheduled for June 3.
FDLE Commissioner and NWFSC Alumnus Mark Glass to Deliver Commencement Address

FDLE Commissioner and NWFSC alumnus Mark Glass will deliver the Spring 2025 commencement address at his alma mater during ceremonies scheduled for May 9 in Niceville.
Will Niceville Get A Sister City After Manager’s Trip?

What do a small Florida city and Taiwan’s largest metropolis have in common? A military bond could bring them closer than ever.
Northwest Florida State College Hosts 2025 Arnie Hart Exhibition

Northwest Florida State College’s Mattie Kelly Arts Center will host the 2025 Arnie Hart Juried Student and Faculty Exhibition, featuring 75 selected student artworks, with an opening reception and awards ceremony on April 10 in Niceville.
Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation to Celebrate 75th Anniversary with Gala

The Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation will host its first “Paint the Town Red” Gala on February 8, 2025, to celebrate Sacred Heart Bay’s 75th anniversary and support its cardiovascular services.