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Carnival game owner turns booth into Trump merchandise business after virus losses
"I’m just an entrepreneur. I’m always looking for the next big thing." → Read More
Fort Walton Beach activist hopes to help community with new project, prize giveaway
FORT WALTON BEACH—An activist and creator of the group Felons are PARENTS TOO Facebook page has started a program "to shine a light on family → Read More
6 Niceville firefighters test positive for COVID-19
NICEVILLE—Six firefighters with the Niceville Fire Department have tested positive for COVID-19.The department began testing for the novel coronavirus after it became known that one of the firefighters tested positive, according to Chief Tommy Mayville of the Niceville Fire Department. Subsequent tests proved that several others were also positive.Mayvillle said the department has tested 21 of… → Read More
Walton jail lieutenant resigns after robotic deer hunting incident
ARGYLE— A lieutenant with the Walton County Jail has resigned after being caught illegally night hunting with her husband this past February.Elisa → Read More
Destin restaurant will be featured on the Food Channel
DESTIN—A restaurant known for its Amberjack sandwich and beachside view will be featured on the Food Channel this upcoming Wednesday night."I → Read More
Red Bar makes triumphant return more than a year after devastating fire
SANTA ROSA BEACH—The iconic Grayton Beach bar and eatery Red Bar reopened its doors Tuesday after months of rebuilding and renovating.A fire ravaged → Read More
2 apartments damaged after attic fire in Shalimar complex
SHALIMAR— Several occupants of the Finisterra apartment complex on Ferry Road were displaced Tuesday night after an attic fire in one of the → Read More
Former Paxton school nurse sentenced to two years of probation
PAXTON—A former school nurse was sentenced to two years of probation for allegedly mishandling children’s medicine at Paxton School, court records said.Jacquetta Lowry of Laurel Hill was originally charged with two counts of child abuse, but she pleaded no contest to two counts of culpable negligence.Lowry was put under investigation in May of last year after a concerned parent, Sherry Head,… → Read More
Officials tout busy, but safe Fourth of July weekend
As crowds of people packed the beaches of Okaloosa and Walton County for a fun day in the sun during the holiday weekend, deputies and rescue teams were → Read More
WCSO, OCSO prepare for July 4 weekend
"This summer has been extremely busy," said major Eric Aden, from the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Administrative Bureau. → Read More
Georgia man hits head after diving off pontoon boat at Crab Island, officials say
At around 1 p.m., two men on the boat with the 40-year old quickly pulled him from the water and began CPR, according to a press release from the Okaloosa → Read More
Parade helps couple mark 60 years together
FORT WALTON BEACH — A couple was surprised to see a parade of some 30 vehicles on their street Friday night to help them celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary.But Gerald Huggins, one half of the long-married couple, said when his friends and family asked him to sit outside he knew something was up."I thought something was fixing to happen," he said.His wife Mae, on the other hand, said she… → Read More
FWB man shot in head with arrow feels ’blessed’ by support
FORT WALTON BEACH— A Fort Walton Beach man who was shot in the head with an arrow on his way home from work said he wants to thank everyone who has supported him and contributed to a Gofundme account."I am so thankful and blessed that I have so many people behind me in my time of need," said Benny Davis.RELATED: FWB bicyclist shot in head with arrow from crossbow; suspect in custodyWhile riding… → Read More
Local judge hopes a COVID-19 amendment allowing video, becomes permanent
OKALOOSA COUNTY— Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Florida Supreme Court allowed the court system to use video technology as a way to continue → Read More
Two Okaloosa women need your votes for Maxim Cover Girl contest
OKALOOSA COUNTY—Two locals models are hoping for a chance to grace the cover of Maxim magazine.Leigh Wilson, 38, and Leah Ziegenhorn, 18 both agree winning the Maxim Cover Girl contest would be a step in the right direction for their modeling careers.“You can still be 38, have three kids, and go after your dreams,” Wilson said.►RELATED: Baker woman competes (again) for Maxim Cover GirlWilson,… → Read More
Crab Island is business as usual
Crab Island is business as usual with a few exceptions.This year, many of the usual island vendors have decided not to return to the well-known boating → Read More
Baker women competes (again) for Maxim Cover Girl
Caressa Thompson said after the success of last year’s competition, she is ready to try to make it all the way. → Read More
Hundreds march peacefully through Crestview
CRESTVIEW—Signs held high, members of the Crestview community walked down Main Street and toward Twins Hills Park to show solidarity for the Black Lives Matter movement.►RELATED: Cop in Floyd death got medals for valor and drew complaintsAlexus Lewis, event organizer for the Voices of Hope Rally, said she wanted to take action after seeing the video of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man who… → Read More
FWB boy celebrates end of cancer treatment, with local first responders by his side
FORT WALTON BEACH—Due to the restrictions of COVID-19, a 6-year-old boy celebrated kicking cancer a little differently.Traditionally, after finishing the final round of chemotherapy, most patients will ring a ceremonial bell at a hospital. But, because of the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, Carter McPherson was not able to celebrate in this traditional way.►RELATED: REBUILDING AMERICA:… → Read More
HarborWalk celebrates summer with All-American night
The Thursday night event began with a formation of three vintage planes soaring through the sky above the harbor. → Read More