The Florida State Parks Foundation recently joined Florida State Parks, the Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and a wide variety of community partners to break ground on a state-of-the-art, multimillion dollar Visitor and Nature Center at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Northwest Florida.
The center was funded...
Maxwell Diehl and Sophie Broutin, seniors at Niceville High School, have been named the 2025 All Sports Association Scholastic Award winners. This prestigious honor recognizes student-athletes in Okaloosa, Walton and Santa Rosa counties who excel in academics and athletics. Surrounded by peers, family members, school staff and representatives from...
Championship Football Coach, Urban Meyer, To Inspire All
The All Sports Association will host its 56th Annual Awards Banquet on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, from 5:30-10 p.m. at Northwest Florida State College. A key event for the association, the event honors outstanding athletes and people who have significantly contributed to...
By Christopher Manson
Last year marked the 200th anniversary of Walton County, which at one time was much larger than its current 1,028 square miles. In 1846, portions of the original territory were given away to help form Washington County. Two years later, part of the northeast section was given...
EFCU Honors Jerry Williams with President Emeritus Title
Eglin Federal Credit Union (EFCU) board of directors has honored Jerry Williams with the prestigious title of President Emeritus, recognizing his exemplary service and leadership over the past decade as President/CEO. Jerry officially retired on Jan. 3, 2025. Jerry’s new title as...
By Stacy Sarikanon, Stunning Spaces–Decorating Den Interiors
Ever have a problem hanging pictures or arranging them on your walls? Here are some tips on arranging your artwork with an aesthetic eye.
Hang pictures at eye level.
In a living room, pictures should be hung so that people sitting in the room can view...
Okaloosa County School District (OCSD) recently hosted a ribbon-cutting at Ruckel Middle School in Niceville for its new Cafetorium building. Cafetoriums are buildings that combine cafeterias and auditoriums, providing versatile spaces for various school activities.
Ruckel Middle School’s Cafetorium includes a new STEM room that will double as classroom space...
30A BBQ Fest Breaks Record for The Sonder Project!
The fifth edition of the 30A BBQ Festival, presented by 360 Blue, raised a record-breaking $103,228 for The Sonder Project.
The sold-out, annual event in November at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin®, featured 14 regional and local restaurants and catering companies, each competing...
By Michelle Ruschman
For those who grew up in Niceville, The Bargain Box is known as one of the main thrift stores in town. Amanda Parish, the current ministry director, recalls how it all began.
“Six women started this ministry in 1957. It started as a fundraiser to furnish the parsonage...
Friday 12/20
Playoff Game 1st Round Indiana vs. Notre Dame ABC/ESPN 7 p.m.
Saturday 12/21
Playoff Game 1st Round SMU vs. Penn St. TNT 11 a.m.
Playoff Game 1st Round Clemson vs. Texas TNT 3 p.m.
Playoff Game 1st Round Tenn. vs. Ohio St. ABC/ESPN 7 p.m.
Monday 12/23
Myrtle Beach Bowl ESPN 10 a.m.
Idaho Potato...
