Unsinkable Rose: A Titanic-Inspired Adventure
By Tamara L. Young, PhD, Public Information Director for the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village
If you’ve seen the movie Titanic, you’ll remember Rose DeWitt Bukater (portrayed...
Governor DeSantis Champions State-Led Conservation Success and Announces Record-Breaking 126-Day Red...
By Doug “Doc” Stauffer
In a bold testament to the success of state-led conservation, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida’s longest-ever Gulf red snapper recreational season—an...
Nine Local JROTC & ROTC Cadets Earn Scholarships from the NWFMOA
By Dave Parisot, NWFMOA Scholarship Fund
Eight JROTC cadets and one ROTC cadet from seven local schools were honored on May 1 with a total...
Is Your Storefront Silently Sending Customers Away This Season?
By Danica LaFaire
In the heart of Northwest Florida, from the streets of Destin to the shops in Fort Walton Beach and the growing businesses...
Honoring Heroes: Women Veterans Ceremony Set for June 12
By Carolyn Newcomer Ketchel
Each year on June 12, Florida honors the service and sacrifice of women in the military with Women Veterans Recognition Day,...
Guardians of Hope: The Women Behind the Warm Welcome at One...
By Sherry Jones
May is a month known for blooming flowers, warmer days and a pause to honor the women who nurture, guide and hold...
Celebrating Mom!
By Christopher Manson
It was the day before my birthday, and I was talking to my mother (Pauline Manson, nee Weekley) about the legendary movie...
Around Town Events FWB
Get Your Pirate on at the Billy Bowlegs Festival May 15-19
The 69th Annual Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival will take place in Fort Walton Beach...
Around Town
Fort Walton Beach Welcomes New City Manager
The City of Fort Walton Beach has named Jason Davis, currently Deputy County Administrator for St. Lucie County,...
2025 Graduation Ceremonies!
Congratulations Class of 2025! Below is the Okaloosa County School District’s (OCSD) schedule. All ceremonies will be streamed live, allowing family and friends to...
