On Saturday, Oct. 22, the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce hosted a historical event honoring 10 Horse Soldiers of ODA 595. The 12 U.S. Army Green Berets, along with two U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Airmen, known for their heroic efforts in response to the 9/11 attacks...
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. 30 - Sunday, Feb. 5. Hours vary daily. Visit BaytowneWharf.com.
Kick off the Christmas season on Nov. 18 when Santa rides in the holiday parade...
Okaloosa County School District Named a Worldwide School System of Distinction
The Okaloosa County School District is one of 38 school systems globally to be named a Cognia System of Distinction for 2022, according to the organization’s recently-issued press release. During the 2021-2022 school year, Cognia conducted approximately 1,500 school...
By Angie Toole
For the past several years, the Emerald Coast Exchange Club (ECEC) has held its Salute‐A‐Veteran event at the Air Armament Museum, recognizing local veterans and active-duty service members in the area with a flag display and tags purchased by sponsors to recognize the service and heroism of...
WEEK 8
Thursday, Oct. 27
Ravens vs Buccaneers, 7:15 p.m., Amazon
Sunday, Oct. 30
Broncos vs Jaguars, 8:30 a.m., ESPN+
Panthers vs Falcons, Noon, Fox
Bears vs Cowboys, Noon, Fox
Dolphins vs Lions, Noon, CBS
Cardinals vs Vikings, Noon, Fox
Raiders vs Saints, Noon, CBS
Patriots vs Jets, Noon, CBS
Steelers vs Eagles, Noon, CBS
Titans vs Texans, 3:05 p.m., CBS
Commanders...
By Lori Leath Smith
Are you looking for ways to help our community? As always during the holiday season, there is an ongoing need for giving. Many children don’t have enough food to eat over a weekend, much less over Thanksgiving, and have to return to school hungry. Some don’t...
Impact100 of Northwest Florida, Inc. has selected 10 organizations as finalists to receive grant funding this year. At its November annual meeting, members will select from the finalists five nonprofits that will each receive a $100,000 grant award.
Arts & Culture: Stage Crafters Community Theatre Inc. – “The Show Must...
By Kelly Murphy-Redd
Tested, stalwart and dedicated, are words describing Paul Singleton. A fixture as ambassador at the Fort Walton Chamber of Commerce, Paul has attended 1,650 ambassador events including local business ribbon cuttings. How does he know? He consults a little black book where records of such things are...
By Lisa Woodrum
In a world where we are bombarded with negativity and bad reports, I invite you to pull up a front row seat with me to witness your community’s compassionate heart toward the down and out.
In 2006, community leadership met to ask the question, “What are we going...
