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WCSO: Body found in woods, investigation underway
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Walton County Sheriff’s Office authorities are reportedly investigating after a body was found in Santa Rosa Beach. WCSO said in a statement that the body was found in the woods off of East Hewitt Road. Authorities said people may see law enforcement in the area of East Hewitt Road and Longleaf Circle.
Special needs kids learn how to scuba dive at Rotary Youth Camp of Northwest Florida
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Kids with developmental disabilities are breaking barriers at a Walton County camp. Sunday was their first day of the week-long rotary youth camp. Campers arrived in droves with their bags packed for the Rotary Youth Camp of Northwest Florida in DeFuniak Springs. Nearly 40 kids signed up for this year, […]
'History will judge him well': Okaloosa County reacts to President Joe Biden dropping out
On Sunday, President Joe Biden announced on social media that he would not run for re-election after pressure from other Democrats mounted following the first presidential debate in June. Following the announcement, Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. The Northwest Florida Daily News reached out to...
Freeport launches Anchored in Freeport Art in Public Spaces Project celebrating port history with local art
Freeport, Florida – Launched in an exciting mix of local legacy and artistic expression, the City of Freeport, in association with the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA), has started the “Anchored in Freeport Art in Public Spaces Project.” Several concrete anchor castings, created and decorated by local artisans, will be placed all across the city to highlight public areas and honor the rich port history.
Bainum Family Foundation commits $100 million to early education
The Bainum Family Foundation has announced a five-year, $100 million commitment to early childhood education. The largest investment in the history of the foundation will expand its geographic reach beyond Florida and Washington, D.C. Through initiatives including WeVision EarlyEd, the foundation will use its resources to define ideal child care and make it real for families now and in the future. Moreover, the funding will provide grantees and partners with the stability they need to support young children and their families while advancing transformative ideas and solutions to pave the way toward a more equitable future.
Sam Greco Endorsed by FL NFIB, FL Chamber of Commerce, St. Augustine Business Coalition
It has been an exciting week on the campaign trail for Sam Greco. NFIB’s Florida PAC, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, and the St. Augustine Business Coalition have all thrown their support behind Greco in the past week. Greco’s campaign continues to gain momentum. He now has the support...
Plenty of time before Nov. 5 ballots sent to printer, elections officials and experts say
President Joe Biden's decision Sunday to step down as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee will not affect the ability of elections officials to properly prepare ballots for the Nov. 5 election. Even before the president bowed out, elections officials across the state knew they would not be able to put the party's nominee...
Enjoy stargazing at Henderson Beach State State Park Aug. 9
Join the members of the Northwest Florida Astronomy Association on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024 and view the beauty of the universe at Henderson Beach State Park in Destin. The event starts at 5 p.m. They start by setting up solar telescopes about 3 hours prior to sunset and safely observe our closest star, the Sun. Once the Sun sets, we transition to night time observing. Different size and design telescopes will be set up by dusk and celestial objects will be chosen with an eye to visual observation and variety. The objects visible will depend on the season and time of night but normally include bright galaxies and nebulae, star clusters, and planets.
Okaloosa County approves $16.6 million baggage claim expansion to increase capacity at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
Destin, Florida – Those using Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport could anticipate a significant enhancement in the near future. With an eye toward improving the whole customer experience, the $16.6 million expansion project recently approved by the Okaloosa County Commission focuses on the baggage claim area of the airport. Tracy...
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