By Samuel King Jr.
Eagles have landed: New F-15EXs arrive at Eglin
The Air Force’s two newest fighters, F-15EX Eagle IIs, known as EX3 and EX4, touched down at Eglin Dec. 20, 2023, just minutes from each other.
The new arrivals bring the Air Force’s total F-15EXs to four, all located at...
Walton County is an area where, during Spring Break, there can be as many as 300,000 visitors on any given week through Labor Day, said Walton County Sheriff Michael Adkinson last year. In 2022, Walton County made more than 1,100 Spring Break arrests.
Chief of Operations Audie Rowell, Walton...
FGNW’s Conoley Selected for SelectFlorida Board
Local Jennifer Conoley, President & CEO of Florida’s Great Northwest, the regional economic development organization in our area serving 13 counties, was appointed by Florida’s Secretary of Commerce to serve on the inaugural board for SelectFlorida, a newly formed organization focused on the state’s...
In the picturesque coastal town of Seaside, a pioneering institution has been shaping the future of education since 1996. The Seaside School, comprising Seaside Neighborhood School and Seacoast Collegiate High School, stands as a testament to the power of community collaboration, forward-thinking and the relentless pursuit of academic excellence.
Historical...
Morrison Springs Park is now open again. The park has been closed for repairs and renovations since Oct. 25. Now those improvements are complete, and the park is again open to the public.
During the interim, county crews rebuilt the entire boardwalk and added new steps for divers. The beach...
The nominations have been announced for the 66th Grammy Awards. Donnie Sundal, a Walton County resident who contributed to Sam Bush’s album, Radio John: Songs of John Hartford, nominated for Best Bluegrass Album – is recognized for dual roles; Recording Engineer and Tenor Background Vocals on the song “In Tall...
By Michelle Nicholson
There’s typically a range of emotions when you start talking about Spring Break rolling back around in Okaloosa County; those who welcome the influx and those who don’t. It’s important to remember our county caters primarily to families who travel here to enjoy the warmer temperatures, crystal...
By Kim Harper
Taylor Swift’s new album dropped on April 19, 2024. “The Tortured Poets Department” is Taylor’s 11th era album. “Florida!!!” is the only song that includes three exclamation points. It also mentions Destin timeshares. All the Swifties are googling Destin now.
“Little did you know your home’s really only
A town you’re just a...
By Barbara Palmgren
It is exciting to report to the community that Preserve Bluewater Bay, Inc., has submitted a purchase sales agreement with Bluewater Bay Development Venture to purchase the 150 acres of green space in Bluewater Bay. All parties have signed the agreement to buy the land. There is...
By Lori Leath Smith
Each year at this time, some of the area’s top high school, collegiate, amateur, professional, Special Olympics athletes and individuals who have fostered youth activities are honored during the annual All Sports Association’s (ASA) Awards Banquet. The ASA is a Northwest Florida non-profit organization whose primary...
