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Bit-Wizards' 25 years of giving back totals more than $3 million in local charitable contributions

Local technology company Bit-Wizards has contributed more than $3 million to charitable causes in Northwest Florida over the past 25 years, supporting more than 50 nonprofit organizations across the region. The managed IT services company, founded in 2000 by Vince Mayfield and Louis Erickson, announced the milestone as part of its silver anniversary celebration this week. “Louis and I both came from modest beginnings, but we were given what mat…Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

Local radio stations to host 15th annual ‘Bikes or Bust’ toy drive at Uptown Station

Fort Walton Beach radio stations will return to Uptown Station next week for the 15th annual Bikes or Bust donation drive benefiting Emerald Coast Toys for Tots. The event, organized by JVC Broadcasting, runs from 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, through noon Sunday, Dec. 7, at Uptown Station, located at 99 Eglin Parkway NE in Fort Walton Beach. Highway 98 Country morning show host Bo Reynolds will kick off the event by climbing onto the scissor-lift …Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

HOW I WORK: An inside look at how Sundance Rental’s Susan Costabile keeps relationships strong, business growing, and her day moving at full speed

Born and raised in Fort Walton Beach, Susan Costabile has deep local roots and she pours that community connection into her work every single day. As the New Business Development Director at Sundance Rental Management, she’s part problem-solver, part relationship-builder, and part multitasking machine. From morning coffee made by her husband to appointments across the region, her days are filled with supporting her team, connecting with propert…Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

A legacy of leading: Fort Walton Beach High School's Leadership program continues to thrive decades later

Inside Courtney Barnes’s Leadership classroom at Fort Walton Beach High School, 56 seniors recently took a test on a Hall of Fame story about Barbara Britt, the longtime educator who transformed the school’s Leadership program during her 36-year tenure at the school. Many of the values the students are gaining from Leadership were formed by someone they’ve only ever heard about… For Barnes, who now teaches the program Britt once led, the articl…Hall of Fame · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

FWB City Manager to be tased by raffle winner for United Way's holiday fundraiser

Fort Walton Beach City Manager Jason Davis is offering residents something unusual this holiday season: the chance to pull the trigger on a Taser aimed at him. The “Shocking Holiday Fundraiser” will take place during the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce’s First Friday Coffee on Dec. 5. Raffle tickets are $15 each or eight for $100, available at united-way.org/shocking, with the winner selected at random. Davis said the unconvention…Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

Hot Listings: 5 new construction homes in Fort Walton Beach from $448.9K to $1.4mil

Last week we featured homes in Crystal Beach in Destin with their colorful, coastal community feel and this week we are talking all about new construction in Fort Walton Beach. Fort Walton Beach is full of character and these new homes show how it’s growing without losing that local feel. From family-friendly neighborhoods like Elliott Point to waterfront living on Yacht Club, this week’s Hot Listings highlight the best of what’s new. Thoughtfu…Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

Forever Warriors donates $50,000 to United Way's military family support program

United Way Emerald Coast received a $50,000 donation from Forever Warriors, powered by Step One Automotive Group, to support Mission United, a program serving active-duty service members, veterans, reservists and their families. The donation comes as heightened needs have emerged across the community. In the first month of partnership, United Way Emerald Coast and Forever Warriors hosted a drive-through food distribution with the Hurlburt Field…United Way · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

Fort Walton Beach Chamber brings National Civics Bee back to Okaloosa County

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HCA Fort Walton-Destin Hospital earns top national heart surgery rating for fifth time

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital has achieved a three-star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons for the fifth consecutive time for its performance in isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting procedures. The three-star rating is the highest accolade bestowed by STS and places the hospital among the top performers of the facilities analyzed for the period ending June 25, 2025. Within the STS database, only 22% of those providing is…Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

The Island Resort to transform into a ‘Winter WonderIsland’ holiday destination

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach is launching Winter WonderIsland, a holiday experience that will run from November 28, 2025, through January 5, 2026, bringing coastal winter festivities to the Emerald Coast. The resort will feature Coastal Winter Chalets available for private rental, with each chalet accommodating up to eight guests. Every chalet includes a tabletop fire pit with s’mores, hot cocoa kits and dedicated cocktail service. Ea…Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

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Bit-Wizards' 25 years of giving back totals more than $3 million in local charitable contributions

Local radio stations to host 15th annual ‘Bikes or Bust’ toy drive at Uptown Station

HOW I WORK: An inside look at how Sundance Rental’s Susan Costabile keeps relationships strong, business growing, and her day moving at full speed

A legacy of leading: Fort Walton Beach High School's Leadership program continues to thrive decades later

FWB City Manager to be tased by raffle winner for United Way's holiday fundraiser

Hot Listings: 5 new construction homes in Fort Walton Beach from $448.9K to $1.4mil

Forever Warriors donates $50,000 to United Way's military family support program

Fort Walton Beach Chamber brings National Civics Bee back to Okaloosa County

HCA Fort Walton-Destin Hospital earns top national heart surgery rating for fifth time

The Island Resort to transform into a ‘Winter WonderIsland’ holiday destination

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Bit-Wizards' 25 years of giving back totals more than $3 million in local charitable contributions

Local radio stations to host 15th annual ‘Bikes or Bust’ toy drive at Uptown Station

HOW I WORK: An inside look at how Sundance Rental’s Susan Costabile keeps relationships strong, business growing, and her day moving at full speed

A legacy of leading: Fort Walton Beach High School's Leadership program continues to thrive decades later

FWB City Manager to be tased by raffle winner for United Way's holiday fundraiser

Hot Listings: 5 new construction homes in Fort Walton Beach from $448.9K to $1.4mil

Forever Warriors donates $50,000 to United Way's military family support program

Fort Walton Beach Chamber brings National Civics Bee back to Okaloosa County

HCA Fort Walton-Destin Hospital earns top national heart surgery rating for fifth time

The Island Resort to transform into a ‘Winter WonderIsland’ holiday destination

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