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An inside look at how FWBHS Principal Lindsey Smith manages early alarms, full days, and Friday night spirit

Lindsey Smith, Principal at Fort Walton Beach High School, knows what it means to start early and finish strong. A military child who found her home at Eglin Air Force Base in 1995, she now leads the Vikings through everything from sunrise arrivals to Friday night lights. Her days are unpredictable, her schedule demanding, but her commitment to students and staff never wavers. We caught up with Principal Smith to learn how she balances 4:30 AM …Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

Bridgeway Center breaks ground on 72-unit affordable housing project in Fort Walton Beach

Bridgeway Center and its partners broke ground Friday on Willow Way Village, a 72-unit affordable housing development on Lewis Street in Fort Walton Beach that will serve veterans, individuals with disabilities, and low-income residents across two sites. The permanent supportive housing program represents a five-year collaborative effort between Bridgeway Center, Archway Partners, Cadence Bank, and multiple government entities, with funding fro…Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

City of Fort Walton Beach to consider merging rec baseball, softball with Shalimar Little League

The Fort Walton Beach City Council will discuss whether to merge with Shalimar Little League or continue with Cal Ripken Baseball (coed) for the city’s youth baseball programs. The upcoming Tuesday discussion on Sept. 23 comes after Shalimar Little League President Ed Hartley presented the opportunity during the Sept. 9 council meeting. “It would be nice to have seven more fields and grow our league that much bigger – to have that many more ki…Baseball · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

‘Whatever It Takes’: Coach Kevin Craig reflects on Lady Vikings legacy ahead of Hall of Fame induction

Kevin Craig didn’t intend to coach girls basketball for more than two years. At the age of 25, and passed over for the boys basketball position in 1981, he accepted what seemed like a temporary assignment. 44 years later, his name is synonymous with excellence in girls basketball, not just across Northwest Florida, but the state. “I thought I’d do it for two years and 40 years later, I was retired from it,” Craig said, now 69 and preparing for…Hall of Fame · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

HOW I WORK: An inside look at how contractor Jason Carducci runs job sites, backs local favorites, and keeps the beat with 90’s hip hop

Jason Carducci, of JP Carducci, Inc., arrived on the Emerald Coast in 1997 with the Air Force. Now a state-certified residential contractor, he has made South Okaloosa and Walton counties his home base. His mornings start well before sunrise with breakfast, emails, and getting the kids moving, before heading out to check job sites and tackle a steady stream of calls. We caught up to learn about Jason’s daily routine, his favorite local lunch sp…Air Force · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

HCA Fort Walton-Destin Hospital nurses vote decisively to join National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United

Registered nurses at HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. voted decisively in favor of joining National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United, the largest union of registered nurses in the United States.Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

Fort Walton Beach High School hosts 3rd annual ‘college fair’ with 70 schools

70 colleges and military representatives gathered at Fort Walton Beach High School on Wednesday for the school’s third annual “Vikings SET SAIL” College Fair, offering students a comprehensive look at their post-secondary options. The event, which began at 9 a.m. in the gymnasium and rotated through sessions, has grown significantly since its inception. This year brought together public and private schools, technical institutions, SEC universit…Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

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An inside look at how FWBHS Principal Lindsey Smith manages early alarms, full days, and Friday night spirit

Bridgeway Center breaks ground on 72-unit affordable housing project in Fort Walton Beach

Florida Woman Strikes Gold With $2 Million Scratch-Off Lottery Win

Mother and Daughter Live Heavy on the Beach with a Tube Attack

Emerald Coast Science Center presents recycled fashion show on Sept. 27

City of Fort Walton Beach to consider merging rec baseball, softball with Shalimar Little League

‘Whatever It Takes’: Coach Kevin Craig reflects on Lady Vikings legacy ahead of Hall of Fame induction

HOW I WORK: An inside look at how contractor Jason Carducci runs job sites, backs local favorites, and keeps the beat with 90’s hip hop

HCA Fort Walton-Destin Hospital nurses vote decisively to join National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United

Fort Walton Beach High School hosts 3rd annual ‘college fair’ with 70 schools

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An inside look at how FWBHS Principal Lindsey Smith manages early alarms, full days, and Friday night spirit

Bridgeway Center breaks ground on 72-unit affordable housing project in Fort Walton Beach

Florida Woman Strikes Gold With $2 Million Scratch-Off Lottery Win

Mother and Daughter Live Heavy on the Beach with a Tube Attack

Emerald Coast Science Center presents recycled fashion show on Sept. 27

City of Fort Walton Beach to consider merging rec baseball, softball with Shalimar Little League

‘Whatever It Takes’: Coach Kevin Craig reflects on Lady Vikings legacy ahead of Hall of Fame induction

HOW I WORK: An inside look at how contractor Jason Carducci runs job sites, backs local favorites, and keeps the beat with 90’s hip hop

HCA Fort Walton-Destin Hospital nurses vote decisively to join National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United

Fort Walton Beach High School hosts 3rd annual ‘college fair’ with 70 schools