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By Liesel Schmidt Dear Shoppers: We get it. You’re staring down the barrel at Christmas and still have people on your list that you have zero...

By Sheila Hale, Local Former Nonprofit Co-Founder, Community Advocate, Volunteer Every year, especially during the holiday season, residents across Northwest Florida give generously to organizations...

A Veteran’s Call to Serve Again: Angel Force Brings Safety and Leadership to Local Schools By Michelle Ruschman One of the most important missions we have as...

Students Showcase Craftsmanship in FWBHS Tiny House Preview Fort Walton Beach High School’s Building Trades program recently hosted district leaders, school board members, business owners,...

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...

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...

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...

The Fort Walton Beach Fire Department is once again gearing up to brighten the holidays for local children and families through its annual Christmas...

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,...

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,...