Historic snowfall blanketed the area one year ago today
Winter storm Enzo swept through northwest Florida on Jan. 21, 2025.
MSCA receives top state honor
The nonprofit Main Street Crestview Association has been designated the January 2026 Florida Main Street Program of the Month, Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced today.
School District and partners to host free registration event
The Okaloosa County School District, in partnership with the Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation and the Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast, invites families to a free Kindergarten and Voluntary Prekindergarten Registration Family Movie Afternoon on Sunday, Feb. 1, at Regal Cinemas Santa Rosa, 300 Mary Esther Blvd.
Teatime at the Bush House
Teatime is coming back to the historic Bush House on Saturday, Jan. 24 and will make a perfect chilly winter day’s respite.
UWF Business Academy is on tap
Starting on Tuesday, Jan. 27, University of West Florida officials plan to host the UWF Business Academy at the university’s Emerald Coast Campus.
Hope Crest Church to host massive anniversary bash
Members of Hope Crest Church invite the community to help commemorate the church’s first anniversary at the fun and family-friendly Celebration of Hope.
1973 homicide case closed by death of offender
Nineteen-year-old Debra Espey was a quiet, sweet, all-American girl, Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office officials said Tuesday in a news release.
Help Neighbors and Celebrate an Energy-Efficient Holiday
Tips to Save Energy All Season Long and a Chance to Win Holiday Energy-Efficiency Kits for 80 Floridians
HOW TO PREPARE YOUR LAWN FOR WINTER
Skip Orth has been in the lawn service business for over 25 years, he is the author of the book “What Every Home Owner Along The Emerald Coast Needs To Know About Lawn Care,” he has authored several articles and holds frequent workshops on the topic of lawn care in the local area.
The growing season is over. Here are a few things that you need to be aware of to keep your lawn healthy into winter.
Scores of redfish have a new home in Cinco Bayou
Destin-Fort Walton Beach, in collaboration with the Coastal Conservation Association Florida, released 25,000 juvenile redfish into Cinco Bayou on Tuesday.












