By Wendy Rudman
Ten years ago in January, four swimming enthusiasts sat around a kitchen table in Fort Walton Beach brainstorming on how to bring community pools and competitive swimming opportunities back to the area. The last publicly accessible pools had shut down overnight in October of 2014, leaving swim...
Championship Football Coach, Urban Meyer, To Inspire All
The All Sports Association will host its 56th Annual Awards Banquet on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, from 5:30-10 p.m. at Northwest Florida State College. A key event for the association, the event honors outstanding athletes and people who have significantly contributed to youth...
January 21, 2025, is a day Ft. Walton Beach locals won’t forget anytime soon—a historic winter storm brought us something we rarely see: snow! A few inches blanketed the area, with some spots even breaking records.
The Emerald Coast transformed into a stunning winter wonderland, and we didn’t waste a...
By Sean Dietrich
We were newlyweds, living in a grungy apartment.
Each morning, I would wake before her. I would pass my morning hours writing poetry on a yellow legal pad, sipping coffee.
Mostly, I’d write the kinds of god-awful things you’d expect newlyweds to write. I’m talking painfully corny stuff. I’d...
By Pastor Doug Stauffer
Many people naturally turn their attention toward love and relationships every February. Many couples celebrate Valentine’s Day with cards, chocolates, flowers, and other romantic gestures. What does the Bible say about love? More importantly, how does God define love?
Love Is Giving
The most well-known verse in Scripture,...
By Carolyn Newcomer Ketchel
In spring of 2020, Eglin AFB made a decision to close the park on the south side of Marler (Destin) Bridge, mainly because of the trash that had become unmanageable. Coast Guard personnel spent every Monday morning cleaning trash that had been left behind by weekend...
Exercise Reaper Castillo Pathfinds MQ-9 Capabilities in Austere Environments
From 1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs
An MQ-9 Reaper circles above the Melrose Air Force Range in New Mexico, surveying the area below as it prepares to land on a dirt strip. On the ground, the 1st Special Operations Mission Sustainment...
The 2025 NFL Playoffs start with Wild card games on January 11, 12 and 13, then continue with the Divisional playoffs, Conference Championships and finish with the Super Bowl which will take place on Sunday February 9, 2025.
NFL Playoffs 2025 Key Dates
Wild-Card Rounds: Jan. 11-13, 2025
Divisional Playoffs: Jan. 18-19,...
Commissioner Carolyn Ketchel Awarded Prestigious Mike Mitchell Award
Okaloosa County Commissioner Carolyn Ketchel was recently awarded the coveted Mike Mitchell Award for a second time by the Okaloosa County Republican Club. She remains the only woman to have been recognized with this distinction. “I am deeply humbled to have received...
By Byron Toups
Florida’s picturesque landscape and sunny weather make it a dream destination for many, but its vulnerability to hurricanes and tropical storms requires homeowners to carefully consider their roofing options. In this two-part comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into key questions about Florida roofs, providing insights into their lifespan,...
