By Doug Stauffer
In the heart of Niceville, a remarkable story unfolded at Grace Rides, a sanctuary where humans share a journey of healing and growth with horses. Founded in 2008 by Sherry Hall and her husband, Steve, Grace Rides has transformed from a modest pilot program at the Oak...
By Lori Smith and Rita L. Sherwood
Each year, thousands of sea turtles nest on our beaches. Florida beaches are the No. 1 place for sea turtle nests in North America from May to October. Northwest Florida beaches attract many endangered species including Green, Loggerhead, Leatherback and Kemps Ridley.
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The National Weather Service (NWS) has recently renewed Okaloosa County’s StormReady status, a designation that acknowledges the county’s emergency preparedness through robust communications infrastructure and an increased level of severe weather awareness. The county has maintained this designation since 2002. “I am extremely proud that Okaloosa County remains at...
By Stacy Sarikanon, Stunning Spaces–Decorating Den Interiors
As our patios and porches are becoming more sophisticated and refined, today’s homeowners are driven to find peaceful sanctuaries as a prescription for their stressful lives.
Creating your perfect outdoor space will be the result of the successful combination of many design elements –...
By Pastor Doug Stauffer
In the tapestry of American public servants, few threads are as colorful and resilient as that of General Judge Representative (GJR) Patt Maney. From military battlegrounds to the judicial bench and into the halls of the Florida State House, Patt Maney’s life epitomizes leadership, patriotism and...
Annual Fire Truck Pull Raises Over $13,000 for The Twin Cities Pavilion and Crestview Manor
About 200 service minded individuals on 18, 10-person Fire Truck Pull teams from the community helped raise more than $13,000 for Twin Cities Pavilion, Niceville, and the Crestview Manor on Saturday, April 6, as part...
OKALOOSA COUNTY
12 Okaloosa County Schools are “Schools of Excellence”
In March, 10 Okaloosa County District Schools, along with two charter schools, were designated by the Florida Department of Education as “Schools of Excellence” for the 2022-2023 academic year. The Schools of Excellence program was established by the Florida Legislature in...
By Carolyn Newcomer Ketchel, Okaloosa County Commissioner, District 2
Background
The Okaloosa County Fairgrounds, located behind the Courthouse on Lewis Turner Boulevard, was originally owned and operated the City of Fort Walton Beach. In 2022, The Fort Walton Beach City Council declared it as surplus. Realizing that the land could be sold...
We are honored to celebrate the paradise we call home while giving back to local charities, the Jackson Fund and Bundle of Hope Adoption & Family Services. Through the White Sands Gala, we hope to unite our community in a summer kick-off, while making a meaningful impact. With the support...
By Bernadette Canut, Public Outreach Coordinator And Amy Anguiano, Field Biologist
If Florida mosquitoes weren’t bad enough, yellow flies are here to steal their thunder. These devilish insects will begin to arrive around mid-April and normally stick around for six weeks. They are quiet flyers and are hard to hear...
