By Doug Stauffer
Okaloosa County was privileged April 18 to host history in the making. Almost 2,000 of us were blessed to say, “I was there to witness this historic event.” This date marked the 80th anniversary of the World War II Doolittle Raiders bombing of Tokyo. Eighty men launched...
By Bradley Hicks
As folks across the nation gear up to celebrate the 75th birthday of the Air Force later this summer, those at the McKinley Climatic Laboratory here recently marked the facility’s diamond anniversary. Initial testing at the MCL occurred on May 24, 1947, predating the official establishment of...
Stars & Stripes Celebration at AJ’s on the Bayou!
Join AJ’s on the Bayou Sunday, July 3rd for the Stars & Stripes CELEBRATION! The whole family is invited to enjoy bounce houses, stilt walkers, face painting and live music, Black Eyed Blonde from 6 – 10 p.m. Fireworks begin at...
Summer beach days are here, but what is there to do at night? (Especially for families!) PRESTO! at the Magic Parlor is bringing some of the best magical talent from around the world for a show filled with illusion, showmanship and outright hilarity. This 90-minute magical masterpiece is Inspired...
By Kenneth Books
Early preparation work has begun on the replacement of the 56-year-old Brooks Bridge, connecting Okaloosa Island and Fort Walton Beach, according to Ian Satter, public information director for FDOT District 3.
The $171 million project, which will expand the bridge from four to six lanes over two spans,...
By Michelle Ruschman
Publisher’s Note: Our area is blessed with several military installations, serving thousands of military personnel and possessing a significant deployment commitment. Consequently, our family and friends in the military are continuously placed in harm’s way. Fortunately, we have Fisher House, which provides a home away from home...
It is with great pleasure to introduce a truly, community-oriented newspaper to the locals of Fort Walton Beach. FWB Life has joined the Life Media family of local newspapers (Bay Life, Destin Life, SoWal Life and PCB Life) with the publishing of this new edition. Residents and business owners—you...
