By Mackenzie McClintock, SWFD Public Information Officer
South Walton Fire District reached a historic milestone on April 19, 2025, by placing its new Engine 6 into service at the Inlet Beach Fire Station.
This additional engine was a multi-year project in the making and translates to improved emergency medical response and...
Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival May 15-19
The Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival returns to Fort Walton Beach May 15-19 with fireworks, a parade, fun family activities and much more. This is the 69th festival benefiting the William Augustus Bowles Historical Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that promotes a love for local history.
The...
The Point Washington Medical Clinic is excited to announce that beginning May 6th, the Clinic will expand its operations to include a fourth day of service on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The expanded operations are thanks in part to a newly established partnership with the University of...
Diamondback terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin) are the only brackish water turtles in the United States. Terrapins spend most sunny days basking in the sun and eating snails and other shellfish. On sunny days in late April, gravid females leave the salt marshes and move to sandy beaches for nesting. Each...
By Kathleen Edge for District 1 Florida Federation of Garden Clubs
Sponsored by National Garden Clubs, Inc., the 2025 National Garden Week Celebration is June 1-7. Garden clubs across America will be conducting educational programs, garden tours and beautifying the environment.
The ten Panhandle garden clubs in the four counties of...
By Kathleen Edge, Publicity & Website Chair
In honor of Mrs. Frank Mercer, a former President of Green Thumb Garden Club, the Mercer Scholarship has been awarded to Walton County students for over four decades. Qualified students must be currently enrolled or have been accepted by a college, university, or...
Fore Her is proud to announce a generous donation of $11,000 from Emerald Coast Hospice Care, who has once again stepped forward as a key community partner.
Over the last several years, Emerald Coast Hospice Care has shown unwavering support for Fore Her, serving as the Presenting Sponsor for the...
On Saturday, 19 young golfers from the East Coast Junior Golf Tour earned their spots to compete in the prestigious Optimist International at Trump Doral. The qualifying event, held at a local course, was a success thanks to the warm hospitality of course manager Shane and his dedicated staff.
Tournament...
The Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) is pleased to announce that the 20th Anniversary Destin Charity Wine Auction presented by the Jumonville Family raised $3.55 million for children in need in Northwest Florida. The amount raised is a $350,000 increase over the previous year.
Hosted April 25 and 26...
