Ribbon Cutting for New City Airport Terminal

Walton County – August 5, 2025 – County officials joined DeFuniak Springs city officials, Florida Representative Shane Abbott, former Florida Senator George Gainer, and...
EFCU Donates to Westonwood Ranch

Bay Buzz Sept 2025

Niceville Senior Named Distinguished Young Woman of Okaloosa County Niceville High School senior Avary Ritenour has been named the Distinguished Young Woman (DYW) of Okaloosa...

Bay Buzz Events Sept 2025

33rd Emerald Coast National Juried Art Exhibition Aug. 18–Dec. 18, 2025 | McIlroy Gallery, Niceville The Mattie Kelly Arts Center presents the 33rd Emerald Coast National...
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PAWS Faces Critical Funding Crisis – Community Help Needed to Save...

For nearly 60 years, the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) has been a cornerstone of compassion in Okaloosa County, providing shelter, rescue, and lifesaving...
the manor

Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facilities: What to Expect

By Teresa Halverson, Business Development/Community Relations Director, The Manor at Blue Water Bay Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation facilities provide a wide range of medical and...
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Calm the Chaos: Understanding Cortisol and How to Take Back Control...

By Dr. Karen DeVore Let’s talk about cortisol. You’ve probably heard it called “the stress hormone”—and while that’s true, it’s also a bit of an...
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Destin Seafood Festival Returns for 47th Year

The Destin Seafood Festival is back Sept. 26–28, celebrating its 47th year with a mile-long stretch of fresh Gulf seafood, live music and family...
Brozinni pizza

Bay Life EAST Dining September 2025

Brozinni Pizzeria Brozinni Pizzeria’s family-friendly pizza place offers you a taste of New York right here in Niceville. Featuring the Big Apple’s signature crust, its...
Cafe Nola Chef Ernie

How Cafe Nola and Chef Ernie are Bringing Small-Town America Back

By Jason Phillips Chef Ernie Danjean runs Cafe Nola and Hotel Defuniak in North Walton County, and could easily be the face of the downtown...