Take a Hike (and Look Good Doing It!)
By Liesel Schmidt
Congratulations! You made it through the energy suck of summer and have now arrived in the season otherwise known as fall (yes,...
Alaqua Well-Being: Finding Healing in the Company of Animals and Nature
By Laurie Hood, Alaqua Founder & CEO
Tucked among the pines and pastures of Freeport, Alaqua Animal Refuge has always been a place of second...
Top College Hoops Return to Raider Arena for Emerald Coast Classic
Tickets still available for men’s and women’s tournaments Thanksgiving week
College basketball fans will have plenty to cheer about this Thanksgiving as both the men’s...
A Living Story of Love: First Baptist’s 37th Live Nativity Returns
The 37th annual presentation of the Live Nativity at First Baptist Church of Fort Walton Beach will take place Monday, December 15 through Sunday,...
Veterans Tribute & Remembrance Day Ceremony
The Veterans Tribute Tower Committee hosted a heartfelt Veterans Day Ceremony and Remembrance Day Recognition on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at Beal Memorial Cemetery....
Give Back This Season: Be a Local Holiday Hero
By Christopher Manson
The holidays are a season of giving—and our Fort Walton Beach community never falls short when it comes to generosity. From food...
Education News
Angel Tree Partnership Brings Holiday Joy to Local Students
In the true spirit of the season, Superintendent Marcus Chambers and Sheriff Eric Aden have announced...
Choctawhatchee Football’s Historic Regular Season Sets Stage for Playoff Run
The Big Green posted four shutouts and dominated opponents en route to a 9-1 record, their third straight district title, and their best chance...
An Attitude of Gratitude In Okaloosa County
By Carolyn Newcomer Ketchel
The approaching season of Thanksgiving is a good time to examine our blessings and focus on gratitude for what Okaloosa County...
Military News
New Commander Takes Over 1st Special Operations Wing
U.S. Air Force Col. Mark Hamilton took command of the 1st Special Operations Wing Oct. 6 during...
