By Mike Mahon
The 9th annual Emerald Coast Classic college basketball tournament is right around the corner — bigger and better than ever. Eight teams will compete in the tournament, which will be held at Raider Arena on the campus of Northwest Florida State College Nov. 24-25.
Alabama will face Ohio...
By Doug Stauffer
The aging Northwest Florida Fairgrounds in Fort Walton Beach is set for a significant transformation. In October, Okaloosa Commissioner Trey Goodwin, Tourism Director Jennifer Adams and Fair Association Manager Brian Sparling provided a glimpse into the plans for rejuvenating the iconic 20-acre venue.
Instead of demolition, the vision...
By Doug Stauffer
As the spotlight focuses on newly crowned Khameela Layco-Mitchell and Kyleigh Rae Folta, World Class Pageantry (WCP) illuminates a larger vision. Beyond glamorous crowns and glittering gowns, this organization seeks to foster personal growth, community service and a commitment to higher causes.
Established in 2019 by Fort Walton...
By Lori Leath Smith, FWB Life Publisher
One of my very best friends sent me the following wise words that has changed my thinking:
Replacing “I’m Sorry” with “Thank You”
I’m sorry I’m late. — Thank you for waiting on me.
I’m sorry I’ve been so needy lately. — Thank you for being...
Welcome the Holidays Through Times Past
By Margaret Zonia Morrison
Our neighboring county, Walton, will celebrate its bicentennial in 2024. Commemorations like this call to mind history and tradition. Both the stately Wesley House, located at Eden Gardens State Park in Walton County, and the Christmas celebration that has become a welcome herald...
Baytowne on Ice | Oct. 27–Feb. 4 | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Dust off those skates and get ready for the holidays at The Village of Baytowne Wharf’s Baytowne on Ice. Ice rink is open Sunday, Oct. 27 - Sunday, Feb. 4. Hours vary daily. Visit BaytowneWharf.com.
Blue Angels Homecoming Air...
Tickets for the 9th annual Emerald Coast Classic college basketball tournament, presented by Global Sports, are on sale on the official tournament website www.emeraldcoastclassic.com. Tickets start at $20 per session with each session having two games.
The Emerald Coast Classic will be played Thanksgiving weekend Nov. 24-25 at Raider Arena on...
The Okaloosa STEMM Academy has achieved a remarkable milestone by being recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School. In January, the U.S. Florida Department of Education (FDOE) nominated STEMM Academy to the U. S. Department of Education (USDOE) due to exemplary high performance based on the 2021-2022 performance data....
November 2 (All Souls Day) | 10am | Beal Memorial Cemetery
By Carolyn Newcomer Ketchel, Okaloosa County Commissioner, District 2
Florida Statute 497.005(43) requires that each county ensure the proper final disposition of indigent and unclaimed deceased persons in the respective counties. Each year, Okaloosa County receives an average of 30-40...
By Joshua Cowsert
On September 1st, 2023, the sunshine on the seas got a little bit dimmer as we said Goodbye to a legend, Jimmy Buffett. According to a press release, the beloved singer-songwriter passed away at his home in Sag Harbor, Long Island, surrounded by family and friends. Jimmy,...
