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Freeport Bulldogs Head Coach: Sean Arntz 8/15 – at Rutherford (KO Classic) 8/22 – vs. North Bay Haven 8/29 – vs. Jay 9/5 – at Northview 9/12 – vs. Cottondale 9/19...

Nov. 24–25 (Women) & Nov. 28–29 (Men) | Raider Arena, Northwest Florida State College, Niceville The Emerald Coast Classic is bringing high-level college hoops back...

By Barbara Palmgren With an unusual tropical system developing along the Gulf Coast there was increased shower and thunderstorm activity for our area in late...

Juanyeh Thomas, a Niceville High School alum, has earned a spot on the Dallas Cowboys' initial 53-man roster. After going undrafted in 2022, he signed...

The 23rd Annual Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic (ECBC) returned to Baytowne Marina at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort from June 18–22, 2025, bringing...

By Pastor Doug Stauffer “Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” (Ephesians 5:16) The month of August: Summer is winding down, school is about to...

As the summer continues to wind down, the back-to-school scaries become more real! President of Mathnasium, Kama Friedman, joined PHL7 with how best to...

Both Districts Celebrate “A” Ratings and Significant Academic Gains The Florida Department of Education has released school grades for the 2024–2025 academic year, and it’s...

As the first day of school approaches on Monday, August 11, Okaloosa County is rolling out several initiatives to ensure local students are well-equipped...

10th Annual Bloody Mary Festival – A Decade of Delicious! Saturday, Oct. 11 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | The Market Shops, Miramar Beach Get ready to...