Northwest Florida Daily News

The Northwest Florida Daily News is a daily publication located in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Established in 1946, it is currently owned by Gannett.

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Okaloosa school district to provide breakfast and lunch to students in need. Here's where

5 days ago | nwfdailynews.com | Collin Bestor

Okaloosa County Schools will offer free breakfast and lunch to children 18 and under at designated school locations this summer. Meals must be eaten on-site, and grab-and-go options are unavailable. The program targets areas with high free/reduced lunch eligibility but is open to all children near participating sites.
Florida Lottery Mega Millions, Jackpot Triple Play results for May 30, 2025

1 week ago | nwfdailynews.com | Cheryl McCloud

The Florida Lottery offers several draw games for those hoping to win one of the available jackpots. Here’s a look at the winning numbers for games played on Friday, May 30, 2025Winning Mega Millions numbers from May 30 drawing02-28-37-38-58, Mega Ball: 13Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here. Winning Jackpot Triple Play numbers from May 30 drawing21-29-32-34-36-45Check Jackpot Triple Play payouts and previous drawings here.
Fort Walton Beach trio finally graduates 5 days after winning state softball title

1 week ago | nwfdailynews.com | Seth Stringer

FORT WALTON BEACH — There was pomp. There was circumstance. At long last, Fort Walton Beach seniors Alyx Hall, Hali Smith and Taitum Tolliver got their graduation.
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office investigates two apparent drownings on May 27 in Destin

1 week ago | nwfdailynews.com | Tina Harbuck

With yellow flags flying over Destin beaches on May 27, two people apparently drowned in the Gulf, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. OCSO deputies were called to the beach near 1040 U.S. 98 in Destin in the evening after a woman was “found unresponsive in the water.” “CPR was performed but was not successful,” OCSO reported on its Facebook Page. Deputies on the scene learned a man believed to be her husband was missing as well.
'They're selfless': FWB trio misses graduation, gets rewarded with 4A state title

1 week ago | nwfdailynews.com | Seth Stringer

LONGWOOD — Walking across that graduation stage to collect your high school diploma in front of your family and peers is a seminal moment for most high schoolers, a ceremony that symbolizes the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. For Fort Walton Beach seniors Alyx Hall, Hali Smith and Taitum Tolliver, winning a state title proved more important. Ushering in a new chapter for the Viking softball program proved more important.
Niceville softball falls short of 5A state title in down-to-the-wire thriller

2 weeks ago | nwfdailynews.com | Seth Stringer

LONGWOOD — While most metrics indicated Niceville was the better team in Saturday's 5A state championship against Winter Springs, the ball just didn't bounce the Eagles' way in a heartbreaking 4-3 loss at Boombah-Soldiers Creek Park. As Niceville ace Chloe Bailey struck out eight, walked none and allowed just five hits, all singles, Bears' ace Tiffany Seemann struck out just two and pitched to contact en route to surrendering nine hits.
We are the Champions! Vikings defeat Patriots Class 4A state softball title

2 weeks ago | nwfdailynews.com | Craig Bailey

Craig BaileyThe Fort Walton Beach celebrate their 7-6 win over American Heritage in the FHSAA Class 4A softball state final May 23, 2025. Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORKCraig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAYThe Fort Walton Beach Vikings celebrate their 7-6 win over American Heritage in the FHSAA Class 4A softball state final May 23, 2025.
4A State Champs! FWB softball wins thriller for historical title

2 weeks ago | nwfdailynews.com | Seth Stringer

LONGWOOD — Say it once, and let it marinate for a second. And then shout it out loud:The Fort Walton Beach softball team is your FHSAA 4A state champion. With the perpetual promise of "Wait until next year" representing a program fresh off back-to-back region semifinal exits and on the cusp of greatness, greatness arrived Friday at Boombah-Soldiers Creek Park.
FSU softball struggles vs. NiJaree Canady in loss to Texas Tech in NCAA super regional

2 weeks ago | nwfdailynews.com | Peter Holland Jr

NiJaree Canady was unstoppable against Florida State softball. It was not the start FSU wanted on Day 1 of the NCAA Super Regional, as the Seminoles fell to No. 12 Texas Tech, 3-0, on May 22 in front of 1,402 people in attendance at the Seminoles Softball Complex. With the loss, the Seminoles will be facing elimination, as the Red Raiders are one game away from clinching a spot in the College World Series. "It was a hard-fought game. NiJaree is good. The defense is fast. They swing it.
Here are 5 reasons why Fort Walton Beach softball is a win away from history

2 weeks ago | nwfdailynews.com | Seth Stringer

WILDWOOD — Izzy Douglas and Alyx Hall embraced between the pitcher's circle and home plate Thursday at Boombah-Soldiers Creek Park, the ace and her catcher sharing a moment before their teammates made it one giant group hug in a swarm of navy blue jerseys. This team is special. This group of girls is special.