I took a trip to a Florida island that feels like the Caribbean.Janine Clements My family and I took a trip to Okaloosa Island, on Florida's Emerald Coast. The breathtaking white sand beaches made me ...

FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa County residents have the opportunity to help clean local beaches. On Saturday, Tobacco Free Florida, part of the Florida Department of Health, invites volunteers to ...

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Okaloosa County commissioners will officially open the new Bridge-to-Bridge multi-use path on Okaloosa Island this week, a news release said. The Okaloosa County Board ...

OKALOOSA ISLAND, Fla. (WMBB) — A bridge connecting the Florida panhandle is getting a facelift. Brooks Bridge connecting Fort Walton Beach to Okaloosa Island on Highway 98 will be rebuilt. A ...

OKALOOSA ISLAND — The octagon at the end of the Okaloosa Island Pier will be closed for two days next week while officials conduct offseason maintenance. Officials say that the rest of the pier will ...

The Florida Panhandle is a treasure trove of cheery seaside towns that are perfect for your next beach vacation. From Destin to the famous 30A communities, there’s an ideal destination for your next ...

The unveiling ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. on Nov. 11 at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center on Okaloosa ...

Floridians don't have to venture to the Caribbean to enjoy a tropical getaway. From Pensacola to Fort Walton, some of the best beaches in the Florida Panhandle offer crystal-clear water, sugar-white ...

Deputies: Escambia County man killed 2 children after assaulting 1, set home on fire ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A 27-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing two children and intentionally ...

My family and I took a trip to Okaloosa Island, on Florida's Emerald Coast. The breathtaking white sand beaches made me feel like I was in the Caribbean. I also loved how family friendly the area was ...