By Michelle Ruschman
In 2008, The Children’s Neighborhood in Fort Walton Beach opened its doors to provide additional shelter for foster children. Ken Hair, president and CEO of Children in Crisis, Inc spoke of how the neighborhood came to be.
“Sharilyn Darnell, our founder, was a retired schoolteacher who was involved...
Why this holiday season may be an ideal time to buy that preowned vehicle you’ve been dreaming about
By Will Estell
Whether you consider yourself a well versed auto aficionado, or someone who simply desires a dependable and presentable automobile to get around in, it’s certainly no secret that both the...
By Aleah M. Castrejon
The Air Force Research Laboratory hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony in December for the lab’s new Advanced Munitions Technology Complex, or AMTC, here.
AFRL constructed the AMTC, a state-of-the-art complex, to ensure war-winning capabilities and support technologies today and into the future. In the end, the cost was...
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...
