The Emerald Coast Tennis Center is overhauling several tennis courts to make room for eight pickleball courts at 1200 Oakmont Drive in the Gleneagles subdivision of Bluewater Bay, with the hope of opening June 1.
Pickleball is a racket sport that was created by combining elements of several other racket...
On April 28, the Air Force Research Laboratory and Eglin Air Force Base’s Integrated Test Team demonstrated a new low-cost, air-delivered capability for defeating maritime threats, that successfully destroyed a full-scale surface vessel in the Gulf of Mexico. The vessel was the COURAGEOUS and our Coastal Resource Team was...
By Marta Rose-Thorpe
A Superior Air Conditioning Company hosted two Appreciation Lunches in April, honoring our community’s veterans and first responders. Veterans and first responders who are in need of a new HVAC unit, but may not have the means to afford it, are invited to apply online for the...
By Bradley Hicks
As folks across the nation gear up to celebrate the 75th birthday of the Air Force later this summer, those at the McKinley Climatic Laboratory here recently marked the facility’s diamond anniversary. Initial testing at the MCL occurred on May 24, 1947, predating the official establishment of...
On May 19, 2022, PRESTO! opened its doors and began dazzling attendees.. The pop-up magic show, which features five internationally-renowned acts, will keep the enchantment alive through Aug. 28. Audience members have described the show as “a treat for the entire family” and “a must-see performance.”
One act that audience...
By Mary Chris Murray
Alaqua Animal Refuge and Healing Hoof Steps have established a partnership to provide equine-assisted therapy to individuals struggling with mental health issues in our community. The partnership is an extension to Alaqua’s Equine Interactions program, which has been used to help children and adults with emotional...
By Kenneth Books
Early preparation work has begun on the replacement of the 56-year-old Brooks Bridge, connecting Okaloosa Island and Fort Walton Beach, according to Ian Satter, public information director for FDOT District 3.
The $171 million project, which will expand the bridge from four to six lanes over two spans,...
Westonwood Ranch will offer a camp in July for individuals with developmental differences. Individuals should be able to function in a small group setting, three to four campers per group. Acceptance into camp is based on a review of the application. Campers are grouped based on age range and...
Boggy Bayou Fireworks Show
The annual Independence Day fireworks display will take place at approximately 8:45 p.m., Monday, July 4. Pre-show music begins around 6 p.m. Some of the most popular vantage points for public viewing are Lincoln Park, Lions Park, Kiwanis Park, Niceville Landing and the Turkey Creek area...
