Home Community

Community

News, events, and community information for Freeport and Niceville, Florida, including Hammock Bay and Bluewater Bay areas surrounding the Choctawhatchee Bay.

The nominations have been announced for the 66th Grammy Awards. Donnie Sundal, a Walton County resident who contributed to Sam Bush’s album, Radio John: Songs of John Hartford, nominated for Best Bluegrass Album – is recognized for dual roles; Recording Engineer and Tenor Background Vocals on the song “In Tall...
By Barbara Palmgren The community of Bluewater Bay is one step closer to saving their green space, and I couldn’t be more excited for them! Preserve Bluewater Bay (PBWB) is a not-for-profit organization created by community members who want to save 150 acres of green space in Bluewater Bay that defines...
Seacoast Collegiate High School, The Seaside School, Inc.’s high school, announced that senior standout Jonah Kirspel has signed a letter of intent to join the University of Florida’s Track & Field team on a prestigious full-ride academic and athletic scholarship. Jonah, a two-time consecutive state champion in the 800-meter...
Crafting Excellence: E.F. San Juan’s Bespoke Seaside Prize Key Enclosure The Seaside Institute™ is proud to announce a new partnership with E. F. San Juan, Inc., a leading architectural millwork company, as the keystone Presenting Sponsor of the prestigious 2024 Seaside Prize Weekend. In celebration of the Seaside Institute’s 30th...
By Doug Stauffer In a remarkable celebration of growth and legacy, Rocky Bayou Christian School (RBCS) marked a significant milestone with the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Grete Hall. This event not only signifies the expansion of the school’s facilities, but also honors its rich history and commitment to academic excellence since...
Feb. 16th – 18th, Benefiting The Seaside School, Inc. Public Charter School The Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K, presented by SEASIDE®, is back, launching its 22nd year of racing. Registration, presented by Visit South Walton, is now open for Race Weekend February 16-18, 2024, further establishing this event as a signature running...

Thank A Teacher!

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital and Okaloosa County School District celebrated the first “Thank A Teacher” recipient, Robert Roeckers, at Okaloosa STEMM Academy. Roeckers joined Okaloosa STEMM Academy for his first year of teaching with an undeniable enthusiasm and a commitment to fostering a love for learning among his...
The national Heisman Trophy Trust recently announced the 2023 School Winners for the Heisman High School Scholarship. Congratulations to Rocky Bayou Christian School Senior Sydney Athearn for being named a school winner in the 2023 Heisman High School Scholarship! Thousands of high school senior scholar-athletes graduating with the class of...
By Samuel King Jr. Upon the imminent arrival of Eglin’s first electric aircraft, the 96th Test Wing fire department began creating emergency response procedures to ensure they were ready. To do this, firefighters assigned to the Duke Field fire station teamed up with BETA Technologies to learn all they could about...
By Matthew Clouse, Air Force Research Laboratory Public Affairs AFWERX and one of its Prime division partners, BETA Technologies, an electric aerospace company, have installed the first electric aircraft charging station on a military installation at Duke Field this past September. Completion was in October for the Level 3 direct current...
Powered By 30A Media | Hosted by Fat Pipe Hosting