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...
Tickets for the eighth annual Emerald Coast Classic college basketball tournament, presented by Global Sports, are on sale at the official tournament website www.emeraldcoastclassic.com.
Tickets start at $20 per two-game session. The Classic will be played Thanksgiving weekend Nov. 25-26, at The Arena on the campus of Northwest Florida State College.
Iowa...
Brooks Bridge Update
Several buildings have now been removed to make way for the construction of the new Brooks Bridge to replace the 56-year-old Brooks Bridge that connects the island to Fort Walton Beach, a project slated to take roughly five years. So far, they include several Oak Breeze Apartment...
By Doug Stauffer
Dr. Devin Stephenson and Northwest Florida State College hosted Gov. Ron DeSantis and his entourage for an announcement concerning a sizable expansion of Florida’s Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training. DeSantis also announced the creation of new opportunities for apprenticeships in Florida. DeSantis awarded $1.5 million to NWFSC...
WEEK 5
Thursday, Oct. 7
Rams vs Seahawks 7:20 p.m. FOX/NFLN/AMAZON
Sunday, Oct. 10
Jets vs Falcons London 8:30 a.m. NFLN
Eagles vs Panthers Noon FOX
Packers vs Bengals Noon FOX
Patriots vs Texans Noon CBS
Titans vs Jaguars Noon CBS
Lions vs Vikings Noon FOX
Broncos vs Steelers Noon FOX
Dolphins vs Buccaneers Noon CBS
Saints vs Washington Noon CBS
Browns...
Stories from the 75th Anniversary Air Force Celebration
By Kelly Murphy-Redd, Official Storyteller of the Fort Walton Beach Chamber
Descending by parachute, Howard Hill saw someone with a rifle running down the dirt road in his direction. When he landed, two men in militia outfits and pith helmets stood 10 feet...
By Doug Stauffer
Okaloosa County gathered together to celebrate the military, first with the U.S. Air Force’s 75th Anniversary celebration, followed the next day with a salute to several veterans inducted into the Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame at the Northwest Florida State College Mattie Kelly Arts Center in Niceville....
By Doug Stauffer
Rear Adm. Philip Dur was this month’s speaker at The Fort Walton Yacht Club. Members and guests of the Okaloosa County Republican Club sat enthralled by his speech and the depth of knowledge, which covered a wide range of historical subjects and contemporary insights. He mentioned feeling...
