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‘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

Advanced Sacred Hope Academy to open larger campus for autistic children in Fort Walton Beach

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Silver Sands School's annual fish fry fundraiser set for Oct. 24 in Fort Walton Beach

Students at Silver Sands School in Fort Walton Beach are preparing to catch some big tilapia for their annual fish fry fundraiser, scheduled for Oct. 24 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The special day school, which serves about 100 students with disabilities, will hold its annual fishing rodeo first. Students compete for trophies in elementary, middle and high school divisions, with the biggest catch earning bragging rights. “We have some really large…Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

CMBS Distress Rate Reaches Record 11.78% in August

The CRED iQ research team analyzed the payment status of approximately $61.1 billion in commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) loans as part of our monthly distress reporting. Our latest print for August saw the CRED iQ distress rate climb by 70 basis points (bps) to a record 11.78 percent, the second consecutive increase, and exceeding the previous record high of 11.5 percent in January This second consecutive increase was matched by incr…Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

Beachside Church donates nearly $8,000 to help Okaloosa students facing housing instability

Beachside Church in Fort Walton Beach donated $7,869.26 to the Okaloosa County School District to support students and families in transition, continuing the church’s partnership with the district’s efforts to help children facing housing instability. Eric Miracle, Adult Ministries Director at Beachside Church, presented the donation to Dr. Anita Choice, OCSD Title IX Liaison. The funds will purchase gift cards to meet immediate needs of childr…Church · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

Fort Walton Beach Councilman defends property transaction questioned at magistrate hearing

Editor’s note: Quotes from jail communications are reproduced as originally written, including spelling and grammatical errors. Fort Walton Beach City Councilman and builder Bryce Jeter purchased a property declared unsafe for $65,000 after negotiating with the incarcerated owner through the county’s jail messaging system and later posting his bail, according to court documents and jail communication records. Walter Robinson was arrested July 1…Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

Fort Walton Beach woman celebrates 104th birthday with surprise party

Elsie Clemons walked into the common area at The Retreat Senior Living Community on Saturday thinking she was about to play BINGO. Instead, three dozen residents and volunteers shouted “SURPRISE!” for her 104th birthday. The celebration was organized by the Top Ladies of Distinction Emerald Coast Chapter and Teresa Harris, community engagement director at The Retreat. Cupcakes arranged in the number 104, food and drinks filled the tables, and t…Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

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‘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

Advanced Sacred Hope Academy to open larger campus for autistic children in Fort Walton Beach

Silver Sands School's annual fish fry fundraiser set for Oct. 24 in Fort Walton Beach

CMBS Distress Rate Reaches Record 11.78% in August

Beachside Church donates nearly $8,000 to help Okaloosa students facing housing instability

Fort Walton Beach Councilman defends property transaction questioned at magistrate hearing

Fort Walton Beach woman celebrates 104th birthday with surprise party

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‘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

Advanced Sacred Hope Academy to open larger campus for autistic children in Fort Walton Beach

Silver Sands School's annual fish fry fundraiser set for Oct. 24 in Fort Walton Beach

CMBS Distress Rate Reaches Record 11.78% in August

Beachside Church donates nearly $8,000 to help Okaloosa students facing housing instability

Fort Walton Beach Councilman defends property transaction questioned at magistrate hearing

Fort Walton Beach woman celebrates 104th birthday with surprise party