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Fort Walton Beach student places 4th at national debate championship
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WKRG) — A Fort Walton Beach High School student placed fourth at the Incubate Debate 2024 National Championship in Jacksonville earlier this month. There were 89 students from 23 counties engaging in competitive debates on several issues including the Trump January 6 federal case, the conflict between China and Taiwan, college […]
Fort Walton Beach approves $2.45 million for Phase 2 of Landing Park improvements
The Fort Walton Beach City Council unanimously approved the contract for Phase 2 of the Fort Walton Landing Improvements to GLC Contracting, Inc. during their meeting on April 23, 2024. The project, which includes the construction of a covered band shell performance stage, tiered seating, lighting, and sidewalk concrete, is...
The Boardwalk to host 12th annual ‘Paddle at the Park’ race on May 11
The 12th Annual Paddle at the Park will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in the Gulf of Mexico behind The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. The event, which is a standup paddleboard race, will offer a variety of races catering to participants of all ages and skill levels. The...
‘Conservation Conversations’: A free event on the latest sea turtle research off Destin-Fort Walton Beach
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Tourism and The Island Resort are set to launch a new seminar series called “Conservation Conversations” on Thursday, April 25, 2024. The monthly event will focus on various conservation topics and feature presentations by special guests, including researchers and experts in the field, specifically those conducting research in Destin-Fort Walton Beach.
6th Annual International Festival in Fort Walton Beach
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Take a trip around the world, right here in the panhandle. Tuesday, on Newschannel 7 at 4, David Triana, the president of the Conexión Media Group, stopped by to give us all the details about the 6th Annual International Festival in Fort Walton Beach.
Fort Walton Beach Police: Niceville man dead after crash involving motorcycle, sport utility vehicle
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Fort Walton Beach Police Department Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating after a Niceville man was killed on Saturday in a crash involving a motorcycle and a sport utility vehicle. According to a release, the Fort Walton Beach Police Department responded to the intersection of State Road 189 (Beal Parkway) […]
NAVARRE FISHING REPORT WEDNESDAY 4-24-24
SPECIAL NOTICE: The Navarre pier is open from 5 am until 11 pm daily. Visit our You Tube channel Navarre Newspaper. You will find the weather and information videos about the emerald coast of Destin, Navarre, Gulf Breeze and Pensacola areas.This report is updated during the day. This is our...
Destin has a new plan in light of proposed expansion of home on Main Street
After an outpour of comments from the community concerning a proposed large addition to a home on Main Street, the city has come up with a new regulatory requirement. Earlier this month, the owner of the property at 414 Main St., which is zoned for single-family residential, was planning a 10-bedroom addition that caused concerns in the community.
7 Brew coffee coming soon to Niceville, plans to open in June
7 Brew, a drive-thru coffee chain known for its extensive drink menu, has dropped its latest stand in Niceville at 1162 John Sims Parkway on April 19, 2024. The new location marks the second 7 Brew in Okaloosa County, following the opening of the Crestview stand last year. With over...
Niceville High School student wins first place in annual Congressional App Challenge
Andrew Putman, a junior at Niceville High School, has been named the winner of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge in Florida’s First District. U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz announced Putman’s victory on November 18, 2023, at Northwest Florida State College. Putman’s winning app, Assets4Kids, aims to alleviate child poverty....
Hurlburt Field reopens Memorial Air Park to the public after 20 years
The Hurlburt Field Memorial Air Park reopened its gates to the public on April 10, 2024, after more than two decades, allowing visitors to experience the history and legacy of Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) firsthand. On Monday, April 22, Air Commandos gathered with members of the public to...
10th annual Lionfish Festival is May 17-18 in Destin at AJ's and HarborWalk
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Destin–Fort Walton Beach will celebrate the 10th annual Lionfish Festival May 17-18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar and HarborWalk Village in Destin. This two-day outdoor festival is free, open to the public and...
South Walton looks to make program history in region quarterfinal
GAINSVILLE, Fla. (WMBB) — The South Walton girls lacrosse team made it to the Class 1A Region Quarterfinal for the third time in program history. The three regional appearances have been in the last four seasons of the eight-year-old program. After landing the eighth seed last season, the Seahawks jumped up and earned the five […]
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