Valparaiso News

The following was released by the Walton County Sheriff's Office. Missing Endangered Adult The Walton County Sheriff's Office is requesting the publics help in finding a missing endangered adult, Colin Hale.

Before stepping up to the picnic table laden with chunks of watermelon, Wyatt Kirkpatrick of Niceville got tips from his big sister.

A 25- to 30-foot moving van flipped over on Mid-Bay Bridge around 9 a.m. Monday, partially blocking traffic on the expanse for nearly two hours.

There were two 5K races in the area last weekend, one brand new and one an old friend with a new twist.

The Orvis Company announced that Jason Siler has been promoted to store manager of their Grand Boulevard at Sandestin location.

When Livemercial opened its doors for business in 2001, Chief Executive Officer Johnny Mathis Jr.

The Third Annual Best Places to Work Awards were held on May 9, sponsored by the Workforce Development Board of Okaloosa and Walton counties in partnership with the Niceville/Valparaiso/Bay Area Chamber of ...

There's plenty going on this first week of June, and Thomas the Biz Editor just can't wait to meet Billy Bowlegs.

Lynn Ward retired from the Air Force after 30 years of honorable military service and was also presented with a fourth award of the Meritorious Service Medal.

David Sandlin has always considered himself a craftsman. He learned from his father, who built houses after retiring from the military.

“We're looking at several groups, but we've not made any commitments”

Not having a finalized lease for the land is making it difficult for the organizers of the Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival to plan for this year's event. via Destin - EmeraldCoast.com

The Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida will host its 32nd Annual Saturday in the Park festival this Saturday at the museum and in Perrine Park in Old Valparaiso. via Destin - EmeraldCoast.com

Race to save our history! Join us on Saturday, April 26 for the Panhandle Heritage 5K Race and Kids' 1 Mile Fun Run. via Destin - EmeraldCoast.com

The Niceville High School Class of 1968 will have its 40th reunion on June 13 and 14 at the Eglin Golf Club. via Destin - EmeraldCoast.com

“But our first contact came two minutes after we got here, and we have an appointment for lunch next week.”

If one is fun, then four is so much more. So to borrow a roundball term, Thursday's Four Chamber Business Expo at the Emerald Coast Conference Center was a "double double." There were 121 booths at the ... via Northwest Florida Daily News

“He was going to eat supper. ... The food was in the kitchen on the counter.”

A 215-pound male Florida black bear was euthanized Thursday because it opened a door to a home on Azalea Drive and tried to enter, said lawmen and a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ... via Panama City News Herald

Authorities euthanized a 215-pound black bear after it opened the door to a Panhandle house and tried to enter. via Local6.com

“I think he knows when we pick up garbage now.”

When Shannon Rafiner moved to the area in December, the last thing on her mind was bears. via Northwest Florida Daily News

Okaloosa-Walton Child Care Services will host an evening of food and fun at its 12th annual Taste of the Bayou and Charity Auction from 5-7 p.m. March 7 at OWC in Niceville, Bldg. via Destin - EmeraldCoast.com

The four chambers of commerce in Okaloosa County are partnering on Thursday, March 13 to bring their members the biggest marketing and networking opportunity around - Four Chamber Business Expo & Okaloosa ... via Destin - EmeraldCoast.com