Taylor Haugen Foundation Celebrates New Niceville LocationIn June, The Taylor Haugen Foundation opened its new location at 1145 John Sims Pkwy. The local non-profit organization will continue its mission of building and recognizing youth leaders and the promotion of youth sports safety to honor the legacy of...
By Christopher Manson
In January 2022, a partnership between Okaloosa Island’s Gulfarium and the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Tourism Department was launched. “C.A.R.E.”ing for Turtles takes place at the Gulfarium every Wednesday through the end of July; then every other Wednesday in August. The hour-long program is $15 for ages eight...
WCSO Captain Graduates from FBI National Academy
A Walton County Sheriff’s Office captain has graduated from the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy in Virginia. Capt. Dustin Cosson is now one of 54,366 law enforcement officers who have completed the FBI National Academy since its inception in 1935. The graduation...
By Doug Stauffer
In “The Courage to be Free,” Gov. Ron DeSantis delivers a masterful portrayal beginning with his blue-collar upbringing to his journey from Yale and Harvard, through the Navy and Congress, to become the 46th governor of Florida. This gripping narrative offers more than just an insider’s view...
During Mid-Bay Rotary’s May 24 meeting, President Dave Wolcott and Mid-Bay Rotarian Steve Himber awarded three of its six $2,000 scholarships to deserving students. In addition, Mid-Bay donated $3,234 to Okaloosa County’s Take Stock in Children Program.
During Mid-Bay’s May 31 meeting, Mid-Bay awarded two more of its six $2,000...
By Lisa Woodrum
For 20 years, Children in Crisis has answered the desperate need for foster care through its group homes at the Fort Walton Beach property. It has provided stable and consistent home environments for a multitude of displaced children in the midst of severe circumstances. CIC originated from a small...
