Education News
From academic championships and national literacy honors to award-winning science projects and student art showcases, Okaloosa County schools continue to shine on the state...
A Surprise of Gratitude: Mary Esther Teacher Honored with New HVAC...
Longtime educator Michelle Harris was surprised with a new home air conditioning system on April 16 during a Mary Esther Elementary School faculty meeting,...
Rick’s Crab Trap Rebrands to RICK’S Seafood & Sports
If you’ve spent any time around Fort Walton Beach, you’ve likely ended up at Rick’s Crab Trap at some point. It’s a place people...
Smoothie King Blends Healthy Choices and Community Spirit in New FWB...
After much anticipation, the new Smoothie King at 3 Eglin Parkway in Fort Walton Beach is now open!
The Brenan family has been waiting for...
Around Town Events
Memorial Day weekend officially launches the summer entertainment season across Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Island and Destin, and 2026 is packed with concerts, fireworks,...
Around Town
Okaloosa’s Brightest Scholars Recognized for 2026
Academic excellence was front and center as the Okaloosa County School District recognized some of its highest-achieving graduating seniors...
Charlotte Brooks Rides to a National Title and Auburn University
By Douglas “Doc” Stauffer
At just 17 years old, local resident Charlotte Brooks has already accomplished what many young athletes only dream of — a...
First of Its Kind: F-15E Strike Eagle Lands at Eglin Museum
The Air Force Armament Museum welcomed a historic addition April 10 with the dedication of an F-15E Strike Eagle — the first of its...
FWB Chamber Celebrates 80-Year Legacy at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
The Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce marked eight decades of community impact Thursday, April 23, welcoming more than 250 members to an...
FWB Largest Cleanup Planned for Saturday, June 6
The City of Fort Walton Beach is teaming up with Ocean Hour Okaloosa and Keep Okaloosa Beautiful for the biggest cleanup yet as part...
