By Carolyn Newcomer Ketchel, Okaloosa County Commissioner, District 2
Okaloosa County is addressing a number of needed and historic projects in regard to infrastructure. The projects range from small to large, but the commonality is the historic level of capital investment for the future of our county. Completion of these...
Okaloosa County and Miss Niceville pageants were held Saturday, May 6, at the Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium.
Baby Miss Okaloosa County Blakely Echols, Crestview
Baby Miss Niceville Chloe Brown, Niceville
Itsy Miss Okaloosa County Andi McDorman, Freeport
Itsy Miss Niceville Knoxley Gundy, Crestview
Tiny Miss Okaloosa County Emma Kelley, Crestview
Tiny Miss Niceville Saylor...
A Season of Resilience and Unforgettable Comebacks
By Doug Stauffer
The Northwest Florida Raider baseball team, a group of tenacious young athletes, demonstrated exceptional resilience, grit and an unwavering spirit throughout the season, especially in their recent games. Their journey, punctuated by numerous comeback victories, is a testament to their will to...
May 5 was a memorable day for the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy’s (ECCAC) Niceville Center. Not only did it mark the official reopening after the almost nine-month restoration and renovation of the Center after it experienced fire and significant water damage, it was also the official re-naming and dedication of...
By Lori Leath Smith
The Northwest Military Officers Association (NWFMOA) Annual Scholarship and Awards Luncheon in May saw eight scholarships awarded totaling $25,500 to JROTC cadets at six of our communities’ local high schools and one $4,000 scholarship awarded to a local ROTC cadet at the University of South Florida.
NWFMOA...
By Kelly Murphy-Redd, CEcd
It’s hard to imagine what it’s like to be homeless. We don’t want to imagine it. Most of us probably don’t know any homeless people. But, it can happen to anyone.
The Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce is the only chamber of commerce to run...
By Doug Stauffer
Almost every hour, one U.S. veteran commits suicide!
SOF Missions is a non-profit organization that assists and supports active duty and veteran Special Operations Forces (SOF) and their families. Dr. Damon Friedman, a former Special Forces operator, founded the organization when he recognized the need for a support...
A Stageside Chat with Director Holly Moore
By Bobby Parker
Stage Crafters Community Theatre is currently in rehearsal for Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None. We recently sat down with the director, Birmingham native and Niceville resident, Holly Moore, to learn a little more about the upcoming production.
BP: When did...
By Carolyn Newcomer Ketchel
The FDOT Brooks Bridge Replacement Project Development and Environmental Study have been completed and aesthetics workshops have taken place. The design has been carefully vetted and replacement with a state-of-the-art bridge is underway. The careful design of the bridge and upcoming proposed bike path makes this...
