Santa hitches ride on an F-35
The F-35 sitting in a corner of the hangar was met with suspicion by the children of Eglin Air Force Base’s F-35 team. They knew Santa would be arriving soon and weren’t completely sure if he was...
View ArticleSanta hitches ride on an F-35
The F-35 sitting in a corner of the hangar was met with suspicion by the children of Eglin Air Force Base’s F-35 team. View a slideshow of the party. >> They knew Santa would be arriving soon...
View ArticleLady Raiders improve to 12-0 (GALLERY)
NICEVILLE – Arkansas coach Mike Anderson may have trademarked the “fastest 40 minutes in basketball” in the men’s game, but on the women’s side Patrick Harrington’s crew has more than proven worthy of...
View ArticleDeion Sanders to speak at All Sports Association Banquet
FORT WALTON BEACH – For the First time, the All Sports Association’s annual banquet is going Prime Time. Florida State University legend and NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, also known as Prime Time...
View ArticleBirthday girl seeks donations for seniors, not presents
HOLT — Many birthday boys and girls fixate on the flashy gifts they’ll receive. Railey Conner of Holt has a different perspective. She rejected gifts on Saturday, her 12th birthday, and requested...
View ArticleWalton OKs Lupin Beach project despite controversy
Walton County Commissioners have approved the hotly contested Lupin Beach project, a 20-home development on 6.36 acres in Inlet Beach. The decision came Tuesday after a four-hour quasi-judicial...
View Article‘Jaws 2’ extra writing book about the film
You may not have noticed a 16-year-old boy wearing yellow shorts in the 'Jaws 2' panic scenes on the beach. In fact, he has not been able to spot himself in the movie. However, Michael Smith’s...
View Article‘A little whimsy’: Couple goes all out for Christmas (SLIDESHOW)
FORT WALTON BEACH — Antiques enthusiast Gerald Roper warns visitors to his home that they might be overwhelmed when walking through the front door of his house on Waynel Circle. “It’s over the top,...
View ArticleLandmark Center proposal to be filed soon
FORT WALTON BEACH — The developers of the Landmark Center plan to submit their application for a new development agreement with the city Monday. “We want to make sure everything is followed just like...
View ArticleShoot Ogawa makes magicians believe in magic (VIDEO)
FORT WALTON BEACH — Shoot Ogawa held a coin in between two fingers. “Do you see it? Here, right?” he asked the audience. “Ok, now watch.” He moved his other hand over to the one with the coin as if he...
View ArticleFirefighter’s home nearly destroyed in fire
SHALIMAR — The home of an Ocean City-Wright firefighter was almost destroyed in a large fire Saturday night. Battalion Chief Scott Funchess had just returned from the fire department’s Christmas party...
View ArticleTwo arrested in armed break-in, battery
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — Two men were arrested Sunday and charged with breaking into a home and using a gun to batter and threaten two people, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. Shawn Bradley...
View ArticleTruck driver charged with careless driving in I-10 wreck
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — A 38-year-old truck driver was charged with careless driving after causing a wreck on Interstate 10 Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Bobby Gene Dean, of...
View ArticleLETTER: A protected right
The writer of “Outrageous signs” (letter, Dec. 13) must have been wearing blinders for the past few years. These signs are changed on a regular basis. The letter writer asks, “Why is this person...
View ArticleLETTER: Rubio can't serve
Since the Daily News has begun associating Florida Sen. Marco Rubio with 2016 presidential coverage (editorial, “The travels of Marco Rubio,” Dec. 6), the record should include evidence that questions...
View ArticleEDITORIAL: Dissolution disorder in Laurel Hill
As we’ve noted before, Laurel Hill residents get fed up every few years and talk about dissolving their town government. This time, they’re talking a little louder. And look who showed up last week at...
View ArticleEDITORIAL: Dune parks, horse parks and money
Forget all that stuff about hard times and tight budgets. For local governments across Northwest Florida, happy days are here again. Fat wads of taxpayer cash are burning holes in politicians’...
View ArticleBamboo Sushi offers Japanese meals quickly
CRESTVIEW — Bamboo Sushi Bar & Hibachi Express is in the Crestview Corners shopping center between Cato Fashions and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. The Food Bamboo Sushi offers a number of appetizers on...
View ArticleMattie Kelly Arts Foundation asks for online input
DESTIN — The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation is hoping the public will take advantage of a short online survey to weigh in on local arts activities and programming. A 20-question survey can be accessed...
View ArticleFlorida, we have a lionfish problem
Let’s talk straight. Lionfish are a challenge. Native to the Indian Ocean and South Pacific, these beautiful yet venomous creatures are spreading through our waters like a bad cold. Within their...
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