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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Clemson's Dabo Swinney no longer avoiding college football transfer portal chaos

2 days ago | nwfdailynews.com | Matt Hayes

AMELIA ISLAND, FL ‒ We begin with the obvious oddity: in five years of the transfer portal, Clemson has signed five players. Lane Kiffin signs five in one afternoon. So it should come as no surprise that when asked about his recent wave of portal signings – three in one offseason! – Clemson coach Dabo Swinney stayed true to a process that has delivered seven College Football Playoff appearances in the last 10 seasons.
How tall is Donald Trump, Google? 'Height' videos with Elon Musk, Prince William go viral

3 days ago | nwfdailynews.com | Jennifer Sangalang |Kinsey Crowley

Sites likes POTUS and Biography list Trump as 6 feet 3 inches, though some reports say he's actually 6-2. A viral tweet about the British Royal and former president: "Trump says he is 6'3. Prince William is 'also' 6'3. What a liar the Prince of Wales is."Barron Trump, sole child of Donald and Melania Trump, is 6-foot-7-inches tall, though Google has listed him as 6-foot-9. Google lists Donald Trump as 6 foot 3 inches tall and Elon Musk 6 foot 2. How tall is Donald Trump?
Kyle Larson sets another record during Kansas race | NASCAR takeaways

5 days ago | nwfdailynews.com | Chris Vinel

Kyle Larson dominated at Kansas Speedway, leading a record number of laps en route to his third victory of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season. No, it wasn’t as close as last year. But the result of the NASCAR Cup Series spring race at Kansas Speedway stayed the same: a Kyle Larson victory. Imagine that. Larson, the betting favorite, won the AdventHealth 400 by 0.712 seconds over runner-up Christopher Bell on May 11.
'Hopefully the 3rd time is the charm': Choctaw flag set to face Robinson in 2A state final

6 days ago | nwfdailynews.com | Seth Stringer

TAMPA — From the highs of a 13-0 halftime lead to the lows of giving up 19 unanswered to Dr. Joaquin Garcia and trailing by a touchdown in overtime, Choctaw flag football had gone through a roller coaster of emotions in Friday's 2A state semifinal at the AdventHealth Training Center. But there was no panic. No could've, should've, would'ves. No faith lost.
'Not good for the fishery': Destin charter captains say 107-day red snapper season is too long

1 week ago | nwfdailynews.com | Tina Harbuck

The Gulf red snapper season for federally permitted charter boats will be 107 days, from June 1 to September 16. Charter captains are concerned that the extended season, while potentially beneficial for business, will negatively impact the red snapper population. Some captains suggest a split season, rather than consecutive days, to lessen the impact on the fishery. Captains worry that the increased fishing pressure will lead to smaller fish and potentially shorter seasons in the future.
Pavlic's Florist closing after 53 years in Destin, stop and get your hug

1 week ago | nwfdailynews.com | Tina Harbuck

Pavlic's Florists in Destin, Florida, is closing after 53 years in business. The florist shop has served generations of Destin families for weddings, funerals, and proms. Edge expresses gratitude to her loyal customers and dedicated employees. She’s laughed and cried the last few days as the realization of shutting the doors on Pavlic’s Florists is starting to hit home. After 53 years of cutting and arranging flowers, Becky Pavlic Edge will be closing up shop on Pavlic’s Florists on May 31.
All tied up: Niceville, Lincoln baseball set to face off Saturday for Region 1-5A title

1 week ago | nwfdailynews.com | Seth Stringer

NICEVILLE — All postseason, Niceville baseball hasn't faced a must-win game or a crowd outside The Hill. That'll all change Saturday. A day after being silenced by Jake Morvay in a 1-0 loss on The Hill, second-seeded Lincoln busted out for four runs in the first inning en route to a 5-3 win over the top-seeded Eagles to force a decisive Game 3 for the Region 1-5A championship.
IMG Academy top football recruits update visits, decisions for 2026 recruiting cycle

1 week ago | nwfdailynews.com | Nick Wilson

Nick WilsonUSA TODAY NETWORK - FloridaMany top recruits at IMG Academy, including Jake Kreul, Keenyi Pepe, and Zech Fort, are narrowing down their college choices. Several IMG players are committed to colleges but are still being pursued by other schools. Deion Sanders and Colorado are actively recruiting several IMG players, including Jake Kreul, Breck Kolojay, and G'nivre Carr. IMG Academy is in a unique place heading into the 2025 season.
When will Florida's rainy season arrive? How weekend forecast will affect your Mother's Day

1 week ago | nwfdailynews.com | Cheryl McCloud

Waves of rain associated with a slow-moving storm moving east are expected to bring storms to the Sunshine State through the Mother's Day weekend. In West Palm Beach, rainfall is more than 13 inches below average so far this year. Generally, Florida's rainy season arrives between mid-May and early June. As more than 84 percent of Florida continues to suffer from moderate to extreme drought conditions, some relief may be on its way.
FWB softball a win away from advancing to region champ for first time since 2004

1 week ago | nwfdailynews.com | Seth Stringer

FORT WALTON BEACH — When Fort Walton Beach softball scores three or more runs, the Vikings are 17-2. When they don't, they're 2-6. It's a simple winning formula, and it's one the second-seeded Vikings rode Wednesday to an 11-1 win (five innings) over seventh-seeded Menendez at home in the Region 1-4A quarterfinals. Douglas tossed a one-hitter as she struck out six and allowed just one unearned run.