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CEO praises Fort Walton-Destin Hospital ‘extraordinary team’ during National Hospital Week
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is celebrating National Hospital Week, honoring its dedicated healthcare team and their contributions to the community. In an open letter, Chief Executive Officer Zach McCluskey recognized the hospital’s team for their exceptional care and commitment. “This week marks a truly special occasion at HCA...
My Destin Beach Vacation wins Lower Division title in Destin coed softball league
Travis Carroll of My Destin Beach Vacation slapped a grand slam in the bottom of the sixth inning to secure a 16-8 victory over Pitch Please in the championship game of the city of Destin’s Coed Lower Division end-of-season double-elimination tournament at Morgan Sports Center on Wednesday night. In...
SALUTE TO OUR MILITARY: TSgt James Thomas
WEAR News is giving a salute to our military. Tonight we honor Technical Sergeant James Thomas who served in the U.S. Air Force. He lost his life during the Vietnam War. He was from Fort Walton Beach. Thank you for your service and for giving the ultimate sacrifice, Technical Sergeant...
City of Destin sets camps and classes
Tie Dye Camp Tie Dye camp is for ages 8-12 will be held at the Destin Community Center June 6-7, 2024, from 1-2:30 p.m. Supplies and one item to dye provided. Campers can bring additional items. The fee is $30 for non-residents and $20 for Destin residents. Space is limited. Please register early online at www.cityofdestin.com/reconline. For more information, please call 850-654-5184 or email recreation@cityofdestin.com.
Niceville softball enters Region Sweet 16 on nine-game win streak
NICEVILLE — Nine straight wins, a freshman ace and a scrappy lineup perfecting small ball ... what's not to love about the potential postseason run of perennial power Niceville softball?. The Eagles dominated Okaloosa County rivals, going a combined 7-0 vs. Choctaw, Crestview and Fort Walton Beach. The Eagles...
Gulf Breeze softball upsets Fort Walton Beach in region semifinals | AREA ROUNDUP
Just two area softball teams remain alive after Tuesday's slate of games. Outside of Pace dominating Niceville, Gulf Breeze took a narrow victory at Fort Walton Beach. See your team's scores or stats missing? Be sure to update MaxPreps regularly, or report scores to sports reporter Ben Grieco at bgrieco@gannett.com. This will be updated as more results are posted.
Reissue comes from behind to win Upper Division title in Destin coed softball league
Down by four runs, Reissue rallied in the end to pull off a 16-14 win over Soundside Watersports in the city of Destin’s Coed Softball Upper Division end-of-season tournament at Morgan Sports Center Wednesday night. Reissue took a strong 10-1 lead over Soundside Watersports in the first two innings...
Locks on the Docks celebrate with ribbon cutting
Locks on the Docks LLC celebrated with a ribbon cutting with the Destin Chamber on May 7. Locks on the Docks' goal is to provide security to locals and tourists, while they enjoy a harbor excursion, a day on the beach, or any other occasion they may need a locker to temporarily store luggage and other items.
Master Gardener Plant Sale rescheduled to May 25
Due to forecasted inclement weather, the Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale has been rescheduled from May 18 to now take place from 8 to 11 a.m. May 25. Join us for this once-a-year opportunity at the temporary UF/IFAS Extension Annex located at the Okaloosa Technical College (OTC) in Fort Walton Beach. The address is 1976 Lewis Turner Blvd.
Memorial Day ceremonies 2024
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Memorial Day, a federal holiday to honor and remember those who lost their lives while serving the United States, is coming up on May 27. WKRG News 5 is keeping track of ceremonies planned for Memorial Day in this article. Alabama Ceremonies Florida Ceremonies Destin, Fla. The City of Destin announced […]
Where are this spring's high school football scrimmages?
We have a little more than three months left separating us from the high school football 2024 season opener on Aug. 23. On that night, Fort Walton Beach is hosting Tate, Choctaw is traveling to Gulf Shores, Crestview welcomes Milton, Navarre travels to Pensacola Catholic, Niceville hosts South Sumter, South Walton travels to Gulf Breeze and more. But before then, we have spring football games to look forward to. ...
Civil rights group calls for changes after airman's shooting death by Florida deputy
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WEAR) — The Southern Poverty Law Center is calling for the end of police violence against Black people in the wake of the shooting death of Air Force airman Roger Fortson by a Florida deputy. Others are urging the community to not jump to conclusions until...
Post 20 Sushi set to open in Niceville, honoring founder Michael Ledford’s legacy
Post 20 Sushi is set to open its doors in Niceville on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. The establishment aims to honor the vision of its late founder, Michael Ledford, whose passion for sushi and the community left a lasting impact. Ledford had dreamed of creating a welcoming space where friends...
Frustration grows in Okaloosa County following two questionable officer involved shootings
Okaloosa County community activist Debra Riley has had enough of aggressive and what she sees as racially biased policing in the place she calls home. "I'm so tired of being tired of this," said the one-time Fort Walton Beach City Council candidate. "I can tell you the community is very frustrated. They feel it."
Funeral for U.S. Air Force Airman killed by Okaloosa County deputy held Friday
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The funeral for U.S. Air Force Airman Roger Fortson who was shot and killed by an Okaloosa County Sheriff’s deputy was held Friday. People filled the New Birth Missionary Church just outside of Atlanta to say goodbye to Fortson. Fortson was killed on May 3 by a deputy who was […]
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