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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Bridge-to-bridge path to connect Destin and Fort Walton Beach

2 days ago | nwfdailynews.com | Tina Harbuck

A new 4-mile pedestrian and cycling path connecting the Brooks and Marler bridges in Okaloosa County, Florida is nearing completion. The path, which glows at night, is expected to be finished in early August 2025, despite some weather-related delays. Officials are working to prevent unauthorized vehicle traffic and parking on the path, currently focusing on educating the public rather than issuing citations.
Florida billionaire poop stinks. They just got out of paying to fix it. | Opinion

2 days ago | nwfdailynews.com | Frank Cerabino

Observing the affluent and their effluent has long been a hobby of mine. Wherever the ultra-rich gather you can bet they’re handling their poop issues with the kind of alacrity you’d expect from people who expect everything in life to come up smelling like roses. This takes many forms. Back in the 1990s, The Town of Palm Beach tackled this ours-doesn’t-smell issue by getting the town’s public works department to deploy one of four different fragrances to the sewer system every week.
Fire damages seven units at Walton County, Florida storage facility

4 days ago | nwfdailynews.com | Frank Stanfield

Frank StanfieldFor the Daily NewsA woman residing in a Freeport storage facility has been arrested following a fire incident. Heather N. Randolph, 49, faces charges of resisting arrest and battery on law enforcement officers. The fire, which damaged seven storage units, occurred at Stow-Away Storage on Business 331. The State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire, and further charges against Randolph are possible.
Fort Walton Beach softball 2024-2025 Daily News Team of the Year

5 days ago | nwfdailynews.com | Seth Stringer

Fort Walton Beach softball's magical season rolls on. Pitted against fellow state champs Choctaw boys weightlifting and South Walton girls golf along with a few state runners-up and Final 4 powerhouses, Taryn Gray's crew was voted our 2024-2025 Team of the Year after winning the 4A state title last month.
Destin football embraces FHSAA eligibility, finds home in District 1-1A

1 week ago | nwfdailynews.com | Seth Stringer

DESTIN — At long last, Destin High football has its Florida High School Athletic Association eligibility. And now a home in District 1-1A. Joining FAMU DRS, Maclay and North Florida Christian, the Sharks will replace St. John Paul II Catholic in District 1-1A after spending the last three years as a freelance program waiting for FHSAA's approval.
Vote for the Daily News 2024-2025 Coach of the Year

1 week ago | nwfdailynews.com | Seth Stringer

Too often, high school coaches get the wrong kind of credit. Win and the players get the headlines. Lose and coaches shoulder the blame. Well, we're here to highlight the best of the best in our 2024-2025 Coach of the Year award for our area spanning three counties and 13 schools. Like last year, when Miss Throwsville herself, Emily Webb, won it all, this award isn't relegated to just head coaches. Any and all excellence is recognized, and I've whittled it down to the following nominees.
Thursday night helicopter crash in Destin: No life-threatening injuries reported

2 weeks ago | nwfdailynews.com | Tina Harbuck

A touring helicopter crashed at Destin Executive Airport on Thursday evening. Four passengers sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital. The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office and Destin Fire Rescue responded to the scene. The crash is currently under investigation by the OCSO Airport Security Unit. What were all the sirens about Thursday night in Destin?
Fort Walton Beach-area Female Athlete of the Year voting for 2024-2025

2 weeks ago | nwfdailynews.com | Seth Stringer

As is the case with their brethren, choosing the Female Athlete of the Year for Northwest Florida high school sports is not a cut-and-dried process. Is the best candidate built around the multi-sport mold, or can she simply be a specialized talent? Does being overwhelmingly the best at one sport shine brighter than being solid in two or three? And how do you weigh individualized sports versus team sports, or projectability at the next level?
Florida State Seminoles athletics in for big changes now that schools paying players OK'd

2 weeks ago | nwfdailynews.com | Peter Holland Jr

Starting July 1, colleges can pay athletes directly due to a recent legal settlement. Florida State, as a Power Five school, can share up to $20.5 million in revenue with athletes, primarily benefiting football. The settlement also impacts roster sizes, allowing FSU to keep players exceeding previous limits. The new age of college athletics is upon us, and the traditional amateurism model is no more.
Fort Walton Beach-area Male Athlete of the Year voting for 2024-2025

2 weeks ago | nwfdailynews.com | Seth Stringer

Choosing the Male Athlete of the Year for Fort Walton Beach-area high school sports is not a cut-and-dried process. Is the best candidate built around the multi-sport mold, or can he simply be a specialized talent? Does being overwhelmingly the best at one sport shine brighter than being solid in two or three? And how do you weigh individualized sports versus team sports, or projectability at the next level?