Okaloosa county

Beloved Newport Social Worker Mary Susan Knecht Remembered for Impact
Mary Susan Carter Knecht, a cherished figure in both her family and professional circles, left this world on May 27, 2025, in her hometown of Newport,...

Retired Military Officials in Florida Warned of Potential Terror Threat
Recently, a serious alert has been issued by the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) regarding a potential terrorist threat targeting retire...

Untamed: Secrets Unraveled in Yosemite’s Dark Wilderness Drama
Netflix’s new limited series „Untamed“ takes viewers deep into the heart of Yosemite National Park, blending crime and rugged wilder...

Tragic Domino Effect: A Mother's Fight After Her Sons' Deaths
On May 3, 2024, tragedy struck when Florida Deputy Eddie Lee Duran Jr. fatally shot 23-year-old United States Senior Airman Roger Fortson. The inciden...

Major Drug Bust in Fort Walton Beach: Five Arrested, Dangerous Drugs Seized!
The crackdown on illegal drug activities in Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, took center stage on July 16, 2025, when authorities executed a narcot...

Teen Hero Summer Fights Off 10-Foot Alligator in Pond Creek!
In a dramatic confrontation that has left the community buzzing, 15-year-old Summer Hinote battled a 10-foot alligator in Pond Creek, Florida, on July...

Spirit of Norfolk: Fire-Damaged Cruise Ship Transformed into Reef!
The Spirit of Norfolk, once a cherished cruise boat in the city’s vibrant maritime landscape, met its demise in June 2022 after a catastrophic f...

SEC Commissioner Sparks Debate Over 2026 Schedule and Playoff Format!
As we dive into the heart of summer 2025, college football is heating up in the spotlight. At the SEC Football Media Days held in Atlanta—a bustling...

UWF Launches New Civil Engineering Degree to Meet Local Job Demand
As of this fall, the University of West Florida (UWF) is set to roll out a new Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree, signaling a boost for ...

Spirit of Norfolk: From Fire to Florida’s Thriving Artificial Reef
In a transformative move for marine ecosystems, the remains of the former Spirit of Norfolk has been successfully converted into an artificial reef of...