By Mike Mahon
The countdown has begun for one of the premier sporting events in the area as the eighth annual Emerald Coast Classic college basketball tournament fast approaches.
Eight teams will compete in the tournament, which will be held at Raider Arena on the campus of Northwest Florida State College...
By Doug Stauffer
The City of Niceville celebrated the community’s rich history with the unveiling of three Florida historical heritage markers at Lions Park in Niceville on Oct. 6. State Rep. Patt Maney was the keynote speaker.
The three current markers are the “Old Maritime City” marker, the Boggy Mill Company...
By Angie Toole
For the past several years, the Emerald Coast Exchange Club (ECEC) has held its Salute‐A‐Veteran event at the Air Armament Museum, recognizing local veterans and active-duty service members in the area with a flag display and tags purchased by sponsors to recognize the service and heroism of...
By Kelly Murphy-Redd, Official Storyteller of the Fort Walton Beach Chamber
Descending by parachute, Howard Hill saw someone with a rifle running down the dirt road in his direction. When he landed, two men in militia outfits and pith helmets stood 10 feet away, looking down the sights of their...
WEEK 9
Thursday, Nov. 3
Eagles vs Texans, 7:15 p.m., Amazon
Sunday, Nov. 6
Chargers vs Falcons, Noon, Fox
Dolphins vs Bears, Noon, CBS
Panthers vs Bengals, Noon, Fox
Packers vs Lions, Noon, Fox
Raiders vs Jaguars, Noon, CBS
Colts vs Patriots, Noon, CBS
Bills vs Jets, Noon, CBS
Vikings vs Commanders, Noon, Fox
Seahawks vs Cardinals, 3:05 p.m., Fox
Rams vs...
New Mural Brings Bold and Exciting Energy to Niceville
Congratulations to the City of Niceville on the unveiling of its new mural and ADA-Accessible Kayak Launch at Turkey Creek! Designed by Niceville-based artist and Francis Roy Agency Art Director Janae Erickson, it is one of the artists’ largest art installations...
Four Lanes on Highway 20 and a “back way” to Publix is on my dream list of road improvements in the Freeport area.
Good news! They ARE ON THE LIST of Recommended Projects from the Transportation Advisory Committee IF the Walton Referendum PASSES.
You can view this list at www.welcometowalton.com.
The projected...
By Lori Leath Smith
Are you looking for ways to help our community? As always during the holiday season, there is an ongoing need for giving. Many children don’t have enough food to eat over a weekend, much less over Thanksgiving, and have to return to school hungry. Some don’t...
By Doug Stauffer
Okaloosa County recently gathered together to celebrate the military, first with the U.S. Air Force’s 75th Anniversary celebration, followed the next day with a salute to several veterans inducted into the Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame at the Northwest Florida State College Mattie Kelly Arts Center in...
