The REP Theatre Closes Curtain After 25 Years
After 25 years of bringing stories to life, The REP Theatre closed its doors following its final summer performances in mid-August, marking the end...
Florida Artist Blacksmith Association Keeps the Craft Alive
Blacksmithing may have been popularized in recent years by shows like Forged in Fire and Men at Arms, but in Florida the tradition has...
The Flight of Jackie Cochran Reclaims Legacy of Forgotten Aviation Pioneer
A new documentary, The Flight of Jackie Cochran, is set to reintroduce one of the most groundbreaking—and largely forgotten—women in American history. Directed by...
From Palette Knife to Poster: Kathy Schumacher’s Art Sets Sail for...
By Zandra Wolfgram
With bold strokes and vibrant color, Niceville artist Kathy Schumacher will set the tone for the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation’s 30th Annual...
Music Lessons: Inspiring Generation Alpha to Think for Themselves
In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, Generation Alpha, those born roughly between 2010 and 2025, are experiencing a world of technology, innovation, and unprecedented...
Safeguarding Your Family: Umbrella Insurance and Why It Matters
By Brandon Cervenka
In this beautiful area we get to call home, families juggle a vibrant lifestyle—lazy beach days, hectic school schedules, tourist season and...
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...
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...
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...
