Community News
Thursday, May 21, 2026 · Shalimar
Brush Fire Reported at Exit 17-SB in Gulfport, FL, More Units Dispatched
A brush fire at Exit 17-SB in Gulfport, FL, has prompted the dispatch of nine emergency units, with the incident reported at 7:44 PM.
3 Daughters Brewing Extends Partnership With Tampa Bay Rowdies
3 Daughters Brewing extended its partnership with the Tampa Bay Rowdies, keeping locally brewed craft beer at Al Lang Stadium.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Heart of Florida United Way Awards $65,000 to 4C's Head Start Programs
Heart of Florida United Way invested $65,000 in 4C's Head Start programs for low-income families in Central Florida.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Understanding Flooding in Clearwater
Clearwater residents experience flooding for various reasons, not always during rainstorms. Understanding local flood types helps the community prepare.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
VA Home Loans Help Shalimar Veterans Buy Without Down Payments
VA-guaranteed home loans allow Shalimar veterans to buy homes with no down payment and no private mortgage insurance, saving money throughout their lives.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Comment on USMC Cpl. Jason Dunham: One second, one decision by Laura Sorensen
A local family shares their experience with the lasting impact of IEDs on service members, highlighting a documentary about one Marine's eight-year recovery journey.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Okaloosa County Begins Mosquito Spraying Program May 26
Okaloosa County Mosquito Control launches its seasonal spraying program Tuesday, May 26, using trucks, larvicide treatments, and mosquito-eating fish to manage populations.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Brooks Street Reopens to Two-Way Traffic Under Brooks Bridge
Brooks Street has reopened to two-way traffic under the Brooks Bridge, which is undergoing a $171 million replacement project set to finish in early 2029.
Thursday, May 21, 2026