A Family Tradition Becomes a Community Treasure
FWB Director Shares 30-Year Christmas Village at City Hall
What began as a simple holiday hobby more than three decades ago has grown into a...
What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?
By Christopher Manson
As the countdown to 2026 begins, the Emerald Coast is buzzing with celebrations for every age, every family and every kind of...
Last-Minute Gifts That Make a Big Local Impact
Skip the Shipping Stress: 20+ Thoughtful Finds Discovered Right Here on the Emerald Coast.
By Danica LaFaire, Fish Window Cleaning
The holidays always seem to move...
FWB Fire Department Expands Holiday Toy Drive Efforts with 2025 Santa’s...
The Fort Walton Beach Fire Department is once again gearing up to brighten the holidays for local children and families through its annual Christmas...
Your 2025 Guide to Gift Giving
By Christopher Manson
The holiday savings at ECCO Motors proved so appealing that Santa has decided to ditch the ol’ sleigh. Now through December 31,...
A Success Story
By Carolyn Newcomer Ketchel
For eight years, Okaloosa County has worked to create an Industrial Park at Shoal River Ranch. Infrastructure was put into place,...
December 2025 Pro Football Schedule
Week 14
Thursday, Dec. 4
Dallas Cowboys at Detroit Lions, 7:15 p.m., Prime Video
Sunday, Dec. 7
Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars, Noon, CBS
New Orleans Saints at Tampa...
Fort Walton Beach Police Department’s Winter Wonderland
Friday & Saturday, Dec. 12–13, 2025 | 6–8 p.m.
Destin–Fort Walton Beach Rigdon Center
The Fort Walton Beach Police Department invites families to step into a...
Bit-Wizards’ Commitment to Community Shines with More Than $3M in Charitable...
By Jeff Andrejcik
As Bit-Wizards celebrates its silver anniversary, the Managed IT Services company is proud to share a meaningful milestone it’s reached beyond the...





























































