By Lori Leath Smith
The Northwest Military Officers Association (NWFMOA) Annual Scholarship and Awards Luncheon in May saw eight scholarships awarded totaling $25,500 to JROTC cadets at six of our communities’ local high schools and one $4,000 scholarship awarded to a local ROTC cadet at the University of South Florida.
NWFMOA board members...
The Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation is in its 26th year of sponsoring Take Stock in Children and celebrated the accomplishments of 14 graduates and the potential of 17 newly selected scholars May 4 at the Niceville Community Center. Special guest speakers included TSIC alumna, Justice Woods, and TSIC Leader...
The Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation held its inaugural Spring Pickleball Smash April 28-30 at Mooney Tennis & Pickleball Courts in Fort Walton Beach. The three-day tournament raised more than $15,000, which will support and extend educational opportunities for the Take Stock in Children scholarship program, which currently provides two-year...
Grady Brown Park Grand Opening Ceremony
The Walton County Board of County Commissioners will host a Grand Reopening Ceremony for Grady Brown Park on Monday, May 1, at 10 a.m. Visitors to the park will find a larger beach area, a new, extended retaining wall, an 80-foot lit flagpole and...
Hurricane Season started June 1. Not quite five years removed from the devastating impact of Hurricane Michael, our area does not need to be reminded about the importance of being prepared. But, with information available from various sources, it can be hard to discern the best steps to take.
Based...
By Doug Stauffer
Rocky Bayou Christian School celebrated Founder’s Day, marking 50 years of Christian influence on the Panhandle. The event was an opportunity to reflect on the school’s journey and thank God for His watchful eye over the past half-century.Rocky began when two families with a dream of offering...
By Linda Evanchyk, Okaloosa County School Board Member
On April 18, the Okaloosa County School District held the Anne T. Mitchell Academic Senior Honors awards on the campus of Northwest Florida State College. Each year the school district recognizes students who are graduating Cum Laude (3.75 – 3.99 weighted GPA),...
By Doug Stauffer
The Northwest Florida Raider baseball team, a group of tenacious young athletes, demonstrated exceptional resilience, grit and an unwavering spirit throughout the season, especially in their recent games. Their journey, punctuated by numerous comeback victories, is a testament to their will to win and the enduring heart...
By Doug Stauffer
Almost every hour, one U.S. veteran commits suicide!
SOF Missions is a non-profit organization that assists and supports active duty and veteran Special Operations Forces (SOF) and their families. Dr. Damon Friedman, a former Special Forces operator, founded the organization when he recognized the need for a support...
