Okaloosa County has launched new beach safety measures in partnership with Okaloosa County Beach Safety and Destin Fire Control District. The initiatives include a synchronized beach warning flag selection across all guarded beaches in Destin-Fort Walton Beach, a text alert system and GPS-mapped signage to help first responders reach...
Four Rotary Clubs and community organizations from Okaloosa County pulled together recently to raise more than $15,000 for a major project at Twin Cities Pavilion in Niceville. The Community Fire Truck Pull attracted 16 10-person teams who paid $250 to see who could pull a fire truck 50 feet...
By D. Buchanan
Kaleb Carter, Niceville High School, was recognized as the 2022 Class 3A 199-pounds State Weightlifting Champion at the May 9 school board meeting. He bench-pressed 360 pounds and clean and jerked 305 pounds, which spearheaded a state runner-up finish for Niceville High School, the best in school...
NHS Boys Varsity Tennis Team are FHSAA District 2 Champions, Region 1 Champions, and State Final Four! These amazing young men competed in the State FHSAA 3-A Tournament in Sanlando Park, Altamonte Springs on April 25-26, 2022.
No. 1 Doubles - Blake Forester & Grayson Dannelly
No. 2 Doubles - Porter...
Twenty-six Rocky Bayou Christian School graduating seniors donned T shirts from their colleges of choice and gathered to celebrate their choices and their future. From left, and front: Brandilyn Ring, Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC); Annemarie Mistretta, Samford University; Skylar Stoffel, Flagler College; Destiny Johnson, NWFSC; Chesed Turner, University...
CHS Students Inducted as Take Stock in Children Scholars
Northwest Florida State College and the Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation recently honored Collegiate High School students during the Take Stock in Children Student Awards Ceremony.
The Take Stock in Children program serves deserving, low-income youth throughout Florida, helping them succeed in life...
AmeriCorps presented the following members of the Walton County Sheriff’s Office Posse with the President’s Volunteer Service Award: Kevin Kirby, who in 2021, volunteered 2,769 hours to the residents and visitors of Walton County. Barry Ford volunteered 1,895 hours in 2021. Robert Collier volunteered 1,108 hours and David Murphy...
Step One Automotive Group plans a community festival to celebrate its fifth anniversary on June 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Fort Walton Beach Landing Park. Step One Fest will feature live music, food trucks, non-profit organization booths, and a kids’ zone, complete with a touch-a-truck exhibit.
“We are thrilled...
By Rhonda Davis
Just one year shy of its 40th anniversary, the Twin Cities Woman’s Club recently voted to dissolve. After the last official luncheon May 25 and upon conclusion of all business responsibilities for the fiscal year 2021-2022, the club will cease to exist.
“Dissolving the woman’s club was not...
