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MidSouth Bank is once again hosting its annual Customer Appreciation Cookout and Blood Drive on Friday, April 12 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the their 768 Beal Parkway NW location in Fort Walton Beach. The event provides a way for the bank to demonstrate their appreciation for their customers, friends, and community neighbors. Along with enjoying a beautiful day savoring delicious grilled food, attendees will have an opportunity to […]

The Fort Walton Beach Police Department (FWBPD) will be honoring 2024 National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week (April 14 through April 20). The department has created a special “Adopt a Dispatcher” event and invited citizens of Fort Walton Beach to demonstrate their appreciation during this special week. Police Dispatchers are generally the first to speak with a citizen during an emergency while doing so with extreme calmness and sensitivity. These unsung heroes […]

Jeff Lytle was Fort Walton Beach Sanitation’s hero by winning 100.3 KROCK Radio’s free Lunch with the B Team generously provided by McAlister’s Deli for all his coworkers on March 27. As usual, McAlister’s Deli’s made everyone happy with their friendly smiles and hand-crafted sandwiches, fresh salads, giant stuffed spuds along with their famous sweet tea. An easygoing counter-service chain, McAlister’s Deli is located at 99 Eglin Pkwy NE Suite 23 […]

The Rides of March Car & Bike Show on March 16 at Santa Rosa Mall in Mary Esther gave car and motorcycle enthusiasts an opportunity to showcase their much-loved vehicles while simultaneously benefiting Special Olympics, FL’s and Hurlburt Chapter #398 of the Air & Space Forces Association’s (AFA) community outreach programs. Hosted by 100.3 KROCK, AFA, ASOTC LLC, Emerald Coast Connected, Santa Rosa Mall, and Wentz Brothers' Festival of Fears, the […]

Celebrating 40 years of service on the Emerald Coast, Mills Heating & Air has announced its Military Family in Need Giveaway to help a struggling military family in need of a new HVAC system. Veteran owned, Mills Heating & Air is very aware of the challenges military families face and hopes this project will not only aid such a family but also serve as another aspect of celebrating Military Appreciation Month. […]