Gov. Ron DeSantis made a surprise visit to Okaloosa County recently to announce the inaugural group of schools to receive Florida Purple Star recognition. The Purple Star designation recognizes schools that provide extra support for children of military families. Once the school names were released, it was apparent why...
Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) is pleased to announce that 16 Raider athletes have been named as members of the Florida College System Activities Association’s (FCSAA) 2021-2022 All-Academic Team.
The FCSAA is a statewide non-profit corporation that regulates, coordinates, and promotes intercollegiate activities in athletics, brain bowls, forensics, model united...
By Kenneth Books
One of the most solemn rituals of our civilization is the respectful burial of the dead. But some, whether for lack of family or loved ones’ lack of funds, are deprived of this final, sacred rite. The Lazarus Field Service provides these souls, whose bodies have been...
By Michelle Ruschman
One of the greatest gifts you can give to a child is the knowledge they have someone on their side. Carita Smith, Volunteer Recruiter, for the Florida Guardian ad Litem, is on a mission to ensure that local children who find themselves displaced from their homes know...
On Friday, November 4th, Bit-Wizards, Beast Code, and HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital opened their doors to 10 Okaloosa County School District educators and their +1 (a student) for Educate the Educator +1 (EtE+1). The goal of the event was to enhance Okaloosa County educator and student knowledge of...
The Fort Walton Beach Woman’s Club 2023 calendar is for sale! Created by 1st vice president Linda Evanchyk, a popular retired teacher in the Okaloosa County School System, as well as an active School Board member, and Eric Finn, a former student who took photos of the local area...
Impact100 of Northwest Florida Inc. awarded five $100,000 grants to nonprofits in Okaloosa and Walton counties.
The 2022 grants are:
Arts & Culture
Stage Crafters Community Theatre Inc. – “The Show Must Go On...” Save Our Community Theatre’s Home
Education
Crestview Area Shelter for the Homeless – The Impact Village Opportunity Zone (Phase One)
Environment,...
Join the 3rd annual Wreaths Across America ceremony on Dec. 17, 9 a.m., at Beal Memorial Cemetery as veterans honor and remember fallen comrades this holiday season. Part of the national Wreaths Across America program, wreaths are purchased by local donors online and delivered by truck a few days...
We’re looking forward to the Okaloosa Island Boardwalk New Year’s Eve Fireworks at the end of the fishing pier at 8 p.m. Great places to watch are from anywhere along the Boardwalk areas including the pier, beach and the beach-facing restaurants and bars.
The New Year’s Eve Bash at Rick’s...
