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2025 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists Announced The Okaloosa County School District (OCSD) announced two students from Niceville High School—Lily Suttlemyre and William Cupp—along with Jonathan Curtis and Tina Le from Choctawhatchee High School have become the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists and Commended Students To qualify for the National Merit Scholarship...

All Sports Association has announced that Urban Meyer will be the guest speaker for its 56th Annual All Sports Awards Banquet, February 21st, 2025. This banquet is a key event for the association, honoring outstanding athletes and people who have significantly contributed to youth sports in the area. Urban Meyer,...

By Barbara Palmgren The Miracle Strip High Golf Tournament continued to celebrate golf for teens this year at Fort Walton Municipal Golf Course. The tournament began 40 years ago, hosting male and female golfers to compete as individuals and as a team. Then, 24 years ago, this same tournament split...

By Stacy Sarikanon, Stunning Spaces–Decorating Den Interiors We heard someone recently say that coffee tables are passé. That’s not the case; interior design journalists clearly indicate that coffee tables are certainly in vogue. There are a wide range of styles and styling. A good lesson for styling: Use varied heights,...

Red was rescued along with 52 other dogs from a neglect situation with patches of hair missing and nervous about everything! She has now been in rescue with Road Dogg Rescue for more than eight months. In fact, Red is the LAST ONE of the 52 rescued that is...

By Heather Bennett Eye Our community was able to fill their bellies and their souls at the Path of Grace Gumbo, Chili and Give Cook-off held on October 5, 2024, at New Life Church in Santa Rosa Beach. There was live music, ministry, testimonies and more. Guests were also able...

Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative Helps Over 50 Adults Earn High School Diplomas The Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative (OCPLC) announced the successful graduation of 52 students from the Career Online High School program over a five-year period. The program seeks to help adults achieve their high school diploma despite...

2024 College Football Game Day Highlights Week 10: November 2 Penn State vs Ohio State TBA Auburn vs Vanderbilt TBA Mississippi @ Arkansas TBA Kentucky @ Tennessee TBA Florida @ Georgia TBA Duke @ Miami TBA USC @ Washington TBA Week 11: November 9 Georgia @ Mississippi TBA Florida ST. @ ND TBA LSU vs Alabama TBA Oklahoma @ Missouri TBA Miami @...

NCAA Tournament second-round participants Alabama, Creighton and Syracuse headline an eight-team field in the inaugural Emerald Coast Classic Women’s Basketball Tournament, presented by Global Sports. Games will be played Nov. 25 and 26 at Raider Arena on the campus of Northwest Florida State College. Alabama State, UAB, Clemson, Missouri and...

By Christopher Manson Good news! There are plenty of opportunities to be a Hometown Hero this holiday season by donating, volunteering or simply spreading the good word about our local nonprofits making a huge impact in our community. Here are just a few ways you can make the holidays a...