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Saturday, April 25, 2026
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Community News
Read Section →Join Our Nerd Herd: Volunteer & Job Openings Available Now at Emerald Coast Science Center
The Emerald Coast Science Center in Fort Walton Beach is looking for volunteers and staff to join its "Nerd Herd" for summer opportunities.
Apr 25
Fire Alarm Randomly Going Off? Here’s What It Usually Means in Fort Walton Beach
Apr 25
TMJ Awareness Event Held at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
Apr 25
Why Bathroom Refinishing Beats a Full Remodel—Faster, Cleaner, Smarter
Apr 25
Fort Walton Beach Residents Continue Reliance on Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles
Apr 25
Crime & Public Safety
Read Section →Texting While Driving: What Fort Walton Beach Drivers Need to Know About Florida Law
Fort Walton Beach drivers need to understand Florida's texting and driving laws, which prohibit sending or reading texts while driving and include stricter rules in school and construction zones.
Apr 25
First Offense DUI: Can You Avoid Conviction in Florida?
Apr 25
Florida Drug Trafficking vs. Possession: What’s the Difference?
Apr 25
Community Sports
Read Section →Heat Battle for Playoff Survival in Florida's NBA Stakes
The Miami Heat find themselves in a critical stretch of the 2025-26 season, sitting just a half-game behind the Orlando Magic in the race for an Eastern Conference playoff spot. With a 34-29 record and momentum on their side, Miami must navigate a treacherous upcoming schedule to avoid the play-in tournament and secure one of the league's coveted playoff berths.
Apr 25
Florida Panthers Claim Back-to-Back Stanley Cups in Sunrise Thriller
Apr 25
Gators Baseball Sweeps No. 4 Arkansas in Historic Road Triumph
Apr 25
Panthers Crush Leafs 6-1 in Game 7, Storm to East Finals
Apr 25
Lightning Ink Top Prospect Czata to 3-Year Deal in Tampa Bay
Apr 25
Local Business
Read Section →Hunter Smith Shares Tax Season Insights on WSFA 12 News
Fort Walton Beach financial expert Hunter Smith offered timely tax season insights on WSFA 12 News, providing valuable advice to local residents before the April 15 deadline.
Apr 25
Companion Animal Hospital Offers Pet Boarding Services
Apr 25
Destin HVAC Services: Four Seasons Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration
Apr 25
Texting While Driving: What Fort Walton Beach Drivers Need to Know About Florida Law
Apr 25
Orlando's Construction Boom Fuels Central Florida Real Estate Surge
Apr 25
Schools & Kids
Read Section →Lake Mary Coach Becomes Guardian to Orphaned Wrestler
A Lake Mary High School wrestling coach stepped up as legal guardian for student-athlete Maryellen Wingate after she lost both parents to cancer. The heartfelt act provides stability for the teen on and off the mat in Central Florida. Wingate's story highlights compassion amid tragedy.
Apr 25
Miami-Dade Schools Win $1.37M Grants to Boost Voc-Tech Amid Teacher Crunch
Apr 25
Health & Wellness
Read Section →Botox for Migraines: A Local Option for Fort Walton Beach Residents
Fort Walton Beach residents now have a local option for chronic migraine treatment, with Emerald Coast Neurology on Eglin Parkway offering Botox injections.
Apr 25
Sun Spot Removal
Apr 25
Understanding Neck Pain and Cervical Dystonia in Fort Walton Beach
Apr 25
Sun Spot Removal
Apr 25
Local Estheticians See Growing Interest in Chemical Peels
Apr 25
Daily Fun
Read Section →Navigating the Digital Divide: When Apps Don't Play Nice
Feeling lost in translation when your favorite platforms refuse to connect? Let's decode the cross-platform conundrum and discover solutions for a smoother digital life.
Apr 25
Bridging the Divide: Strategies for Seamless Cross-Platform Experiences
Apr 25
The Streaming Wars: Who's Winning (and Why You Should Care)
Apr 25
The Streaming Wars: Are We Winning?
Apr 25
Bridging Divides: Finding Common Ground in Our Digital World
Apr 25
State News
Read Section →Jana Nayagan Leak: Details Emerge in Saint Augustine
Saint Augustine residents are discussing an unverified "Jana Nayagan leak" online, with no official confirmation or details available from local authorities.
Apr 25
Jana Nayagan Leak: Details Emerge from Unverified Reports
Apr 25
Celebrating Women Who Lead – Patti Garrison
Apr 25
Understanding Weight Changes After Body Contouring Procedures
Apr 25
Get to Know Dr. Raymond Mockler at Panama City Plastic Surgery
Apr 25
National
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Special Forces Soldier Charged With Trading Classified Intel on Maduro Raid
A U.S. Special Forces soldier involved in January's operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been arrested and charged with using classified information to profit over $400,000 on prediction markets. Federal prosecutors allege the soldier placed multiple bets on Polymarket before the operation, raising serious national security concerns and sparking a broader investigation into insider trading on political outcomes.
Apr 25
Green Beret Busted Betting on Classified Strikes
Apr 25
Iran Seizes Ships Linked to Trump, Macron Allies in Hormuz Standoff
Apr 25
Special Forces Soldier Charged in $400K Insider Bet on Maduro Raid
Apr 25
DOJ Greenlights Firing Squads to Accelerate Federal Executions
Apr 25
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