2024 College Football Game Day Highlights
Week 10: November 2
Penn State vs Ohio State TBA
Auburn vs Vanderbilt TBA
Mississippi @ Arkansas TBA
Kentucky @ Tennessee TBA
Florida @ Georgia TBA
Duke @ Miami TBA
USC @ Washington TBA
Week 11: November 9
Georgia @ Mississippi TBA
Florida ST. @ ND TBA
LSU vs Alabama TBA
Oklahoma @ Missouri TBA
Miami @...
By Christopher Manson
Good news! There are plenty of opportunities to be a Holiday Hero this season by donating, volunteering or simply spreading the good word about our local nonprofits. Here are just a few ways you can make the holidays a lot brighter for those in need.
The Okaloosa County...
By Christopher Manson
Friday, Nov. 22
Santa’s Arrival & Tree Lighting
Destin Commons, 6-8 p.m.
destincommons.com
A magical holiday celebration for all ages, with face painting, complimentary photo booth, balloon sculpting, Santa’s sleigh, and a fireworks finale.
Friday, Nov. 22
Saturday, Nov. 23
Sunday, Nov. 24
Northwest Florida Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”
Mattie Kelly Arts Center, Niceville, 7:30 p.m. Friday...
As we approach the holidays and especially Thanksgiving, as your Commissioner, I am thankful for the many ways that our Public Works team has been able to produce needed projects for the citizens of Okaloosa County. The list is long and shows the difference the ½ penny sales tax...
By “Doc” Doug Stauffer
On Saturday, December 14, 2024, the Beal Cemetery, Gulf Cemetery, Heritage Gardens, Destin Memorial Cemetery and Sunset Cemetery will join more than 3,000 cemeteries nationwide for the annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony. These local events are more than just part of a national program; for many in...
NCAA Tournament second-round participants Alabama, Creighton and Syracuse headline an eight-team field in the inaugural Emerald Coast Classic Women’s Basketball Tournament, presented by Global Sports. Games will be played Nov. 25 and 26 at Raider Arena on the campus of Northwest Florida State College.
Alabama State, UAB, Clemson, Missouri and...
By Barbara Palmgren
It’s fall and golf is in full swing again for enterprising young junior golfers. Under the new leadership of Mike Luzansky and wife, Heather, golf championships are available for youth between ages 6-18. Mike took over the position from Chris Henson who moved to Ohio last year.
Mike...
By Michelle Ruschman
As we approach election day on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 22-year veteran and mother Lisa Robertson, an advocate for Get Out the Christian Vote, has a question for all those who are considering not getting out to vote: What kind of future do you want for your...
By Carolyn Newcomer Ketchel
On Nov. 2, 2024 at 1 p.m. at the Beal Memorial Cemetery (316 Beal Pkwy. NW, FWB), over 35 clergy and members from various faith communities will gather to remember and say goodbye to the invisible members of our local community.
The Lazarus Memorial Service is an...
2024 College Football Game Day Highlights
Week 6: October 5
Penn St. vs UCLA TBA
Florida St. vs Clemson TBA
Georgia vs Auburn TBA
Ohio St. vs Iowa TBA
Arkansas vs Tennessee TBA
Vanderbilt vs Alabama TBA
Washington vs Michigan TBA
Week 7: October 12
USC vs Penn St. TBA
Georgia vs Miss St. TBA
Tennessee vs Florida TBA
Alabama vs S....
