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By Lori Leath Smith There’s something about spring along the Emerald Coast that invites us outside — longer days, warmer breezes and that unmistakable urge...

By Helen Petre Have you ever wondered what was swimming around at the beach, in the bays, and the dune lakes? Even if you don’t...

Niceville High junior Emma Michel named Sunshine State Scholar, earns statewide STEM scholarship Niceville High School junior Emma Michel has been recognized as one of...

As the school year winds down, kids (and parents!) often feel the excitement of summer break and the anticipation of a well-earned rest. However,...

ECCAC Golf & Gala Exceeds Expectations, Supports Healing for Local Children The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center’s (ECCAC) 28th annual Golf & Gala, presented by...

By Doug “Doc” Stauffer When Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia arrived at the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, he did not do so quietly. In...

By Christopher Manson Rique Gwin, a/k/a Captain Billy Bowlegs LXX, is ready for the annual Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival happening May 14-16 at the Fort...

By Kimberly Cole The first 30 days after a loved one’s death are often a blur. There are immediate responsibilities, family emotions, and practical decisions...

Okaloosa’s Easter Sunrise Celebration on the Beach April 5, 2026 | 6 a.m. | John C. Beasley Park, Okaloosa Island One of the Emerald Coast’s most...

April 8 | 11 a.m. | Pierce Family Children’s Advocacy Center | DeFuniak Springs By Kay Phelan The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) is pleased...