Mysterious Santa-looking statue appears on Eglin Parkway in Fort Walton Beach
On Thursday, February 2, 2023, morning commuters heading north on Eglin Parkway in Fort Walton Beach near The Block club got a glimpse of a dark figure standing in the
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Crestview council approves naming new East-West Connector as “Fallen Heroes Way”
In January, the Crestview City Council met to discuss several items on their agenda, including the naming of the new East-West Connector Road project. City Manager Tim Bolduc brought up
Emerald Coast Autism Center announces launch of the 2023 ONE Campaign
Emerald Coast Autism Center is launching the Eleventh Annual ONE Campaign to provide scholarships to students with autism. As the national incidence rate of autism has risen to one in 44
Long-time Niceville Mayor, Randy Wise, featured on episode of Jeopardy!
On Monday, January 16, 2023, former Niceville Mayor, Randy Wise, was featured on the television show Jeopardy! The question was: “Sometimes not much changes in a town; Randall Wise was
2023 Citizen’s Academy offers residents an in-depth look into the Okaloosa Sheriff’s Office operations
Residents of Okaloosa County have the opportunity to get an inside look into the workings of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office through the upcoming 2023 Citizen’s Academy Class. The class will
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office investigates death of out-of-state barrel racer
A tragedy occurred at the Baker Area Community Center on Saturday afternoon as a barrel racer from out of state was thrown from her horse, suffering fatal injuries. The Okaloosa County
Harbor Docks to temporarily close January 2 for necessary improvements and renovations
Destin, Florida’s beloved Harbor Docks restaurant announced on Wednesday, December 28, that it will be temporarily closing its doors on January 2, 2023, in order to undergo necessary improvements and
Fort Walton Beach bans smoking in public parks and beaches within the city
On Tuesday, December 13, 2022, the Fort Walton Beach City Council passed an ordinance that prohibits smoking within city-owned public parks and beaches. With the passing of the bills, local governments
Gulf Breeze Zoo announces passing of founder Walter “Pat” Quinn
Yesterday, the Gulf Breeze Zoo announced that its founder, Walter “Pat” Quinn, passed away on December 4th. In a statement, Eric Mogensen, CEO of Zoofari Parks, which owns the Gulf Breeze Zoo,
WM asks residents to not use waste containers as shelter from winter conditions
With cold weather making appearances in our local area, Waste Management is reminding the community that waste containers should not be used as shelter from winter conditions. “Waste Management requests that
Gulf Breeze Zoo announces unexpected death of beloved giraffe, Jigsaw
On Monday, November 21, 2022, the Gulf Breeze Zoo took to social media to announce the unexpected death of Jigsaw, the zoo’s beloved male reticulated giraffe. According to the announcement,
Bob Bonezzi, long-time Destin developer, leaves behind an iconic legacy
On November 17, 2022, Robert “Bob” Bonezzi of Destin passed away at the age of 71. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Bonezzi was an accomplished developer and passionate restaurateur who created some