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- FWBHS lacrosse is growing, competing and making program history with first-ever home district playoff gameAfter going 11-51 over five seasons with back-to-back winless years, the Vikings are hosting the first district playoff game in program history.
- Behind six seniors and the Kreinus sisters, South Walton softball is surging at 12-2Coach Raiven Bryant inherited a South Walton softball program that had never made it past the Sweet 16. Now, the Lady Seahawks are built for May.
FWBHS lacrosse is growing, competing and making program history with first-ever home district playoff game
After going 11-51 over five seasons with back-to-back winless years, the Vikings are hosting the first district playoff game in program history.
Behind six seniors and the Kreinus sisters, South Walton softball is surging at 12-2
Coach Raiven Bryant inherited a South Walton softball program that had never made it past the Sweet 16. Now, the Lady Seahawks are built for May.
Jigsaw – “Meet me at the mall”
Each week, we use local pictures from around Okaloosa County as part of our jigsaw puzzles.
WordroW: April 9, 2026
WordroW is Get The Coast’s daily word puzzle featuring local words, places, and phrases from our community. You have six guesses to find the mystery word – green letters are correct and in the right spot, yellow letters are in the word but wrong position, and gray letters aren’t in the word at all. New puzzle daily!
Okaloosa County to cut ribbon on new Agriculture Extension Office in Fort Walton Beach
After years in the making, the county’s new UF/IFAS Extension building on Lewis Turner Boulevard will open to the public April 23.
Destin City Councilmember Torey Geile resigns; city seeks applicants to fill vacancy
The Destin City Council is accepting applications for an interim council seat after a member resigned Tuesday night.
The Pancakery marks 15 years with renovated locations, new merchandise and franchising push
The Destin breakfast staple, founded by two childhood friends, has refreshed both its Destin and Panama City Beach locations to mark a milestone anniversary.
Okaloosa County approves dive safety partnership with Divers Alert Network ahead of SS United States deployment
The globally recognized dive safety organization will contribute $50,000 over five years to support safety initiatives tied to the world’s largest artificial reef project.
HOW I WORK: An inside look at how CareerSource’s Michele Burns leads workforce development with experience, service, and community focus
CareerSource Okaloosa Walton Executive Director Michele Burns spends her days supporting workforce development, attending community meetings, and helping individuals find opportunity, all while staying connected to family, local traditions, and the mission she serves.
WordroW: April 8, 2026
WordroW is Get The Coast’s daily word puzzle featuring local words, places, and phrases from our community. You have six guesses to find the mystery word – green letters are correct and in the right spot, yellow letters are in the word but wrong position, and gray letters aren’t in the word at all. New puzzle daily!
Crestview to host Okaloosa County America 250 grand parade and celebration on May 9
The countywide event in downtown Crestview will feature a grand parade, live entertainment, food trucks and Olympic bronze medalist Mia Manganello as a grand marshal.
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Niceville softball avenges last week’s loss with 3-2 win at Crestview
Chloe Bailey struck out eight and Natalie Miller homered as the Lady Eagles held off a late Crestview rally to win their third straight.
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