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Northwest Florida State College announced Shannon Tucker as the new cheerleading coach. Shannon is a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Sports and Fitness, specializing in coaching and sports injuries, and has an impressive 17-year coaching background. Her...

Locals Dante Barrett and Jared Deiters competed in the June 17 OCB Emerald Coast Classic bodybuilding event and walked away with four second places and one fourth place. The lifelong friends have much in common: graduating from Niceville High School Class of 2020, pursuing Exercise Science bachelor’s...

By Barbara Palmgren As a golf enthusiast and now occasional reporter, I covered this prestigious two-day event held at Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club July 17-18. The private club boasts an 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course renovated last year to challenge the...

Walton County Emergency Management announced the installation of a new Tradewinds Mobile 375 KW generator at Freeport High School for future sheltering operations. In coordination with Walton County Administration, Walton County School District, and the Florida Division of Emergency Management, WCEM secured funding through state and federal...

The Seaside School, Inc., the oldest operating public charter school in Florida consisting of Seaside Neighborhood School (grades 5-8) and Seacoast Collegiate High School (grades 9-12), is delighted to announce the selection of Dr. Thomas Miller as its new Executive Director. Dr. Miller, a seasoned education professional with over...

Millions of people visit the Florida Panhandle for its beautiful beaches and emerald-colored waters. Soon, they will learn there is far more to discover, love and protect beyond the coast through a feature film called “The Paper Bear.” Audiences will embark on a coming-of-age...

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 Lindsey Darby, WCSO PIO Almost a year after nearly losing his life from being struck in the head by a large post, Landon Moye is reunited with the first responders who saved his life. On August 4, 2022, Landon lost...

Bay Life’s and LJ Schooners’ Annual Chamber After Hours was held in June in conjunction with the Niceville-Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce. A great time was had by all! Thank you to our great community for supporting and contributing to Bay Life these past four years. Bay Life...

By Barbara Palmgren When I think about the beauty of the golf course at Bluewater Bay, and look at its blue and white logo with boat sails and golf clubs, I have to borrow a few lines from Roy Orbison’s famous song and change the lyrics: I’m going back someday, Come what...