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Team USA Women’s Hockey Is Dominating The 2026 Olympic Games Women’s hockey made its Winter Olympic debut in 1998. Since then, only Team USA and Canada have won gold medals. In fact, six of the seven Olympics have featured Canada and the USA in the gold medal match, so the two countries have faced off More Country Music Nation 

Ryan Cabaniss State Farm Niceville Good Neighbor: Jonathan Laird Christopher Saul February 11, 2026 10:41 am Niceville Jonathan Laird is the latest Niceville Good Neighbor, brought to you by the Folks at Ryan Cabaniss State Farm.    Laird, the Public Works director at the City of Niceville, supervises city employees who ensure roads are paved, toilets flush, and water is clean.    “Jonathan is an amazing leader in the [Public] Works department – he always ensures his people get the credit,” the anonymous nominator said about Laird, “He knows how to work well with other organizations like the county and ensures we are updated with the latest info on roads and issues.”   True to form, Laird gave the credit for the award to his teammates at the City of Niceville.    “I couldn’t do what I do without the 65 Public Works employees that I got – that work hard every day and do what they’re supposed to do. It’s just such a blessing,” Laird said. He also thanked City Manager David Deitch.    Laird has been with the city for more than 15 years and has worked to manage public properties while also working to make Niceville a good place to live and conduct business. He started in municipal public works 25 years ago.    “I don’t need an award for all I do,” Laird said, “It’s just from the heart. I love Niceville, our residents and our team that I work with. It’s a great honor to...

A Remarkable Community Gift Is Changing Lives in Local Classrooms Staff Reports February 11, 2026 9:52 am Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, Schools and Education In Brief: Who: Fort Walton Beach Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 2193, Okaloosa County School District What: Donation of more than $17,000 to help pay down student lunch debt When: Ongoing since 2022, with a recent $6,000 contribution Where: Okaloosa County elementary schools, including Edwins, Mary Esther, and Walker Why: To support students and families and remove barriers to learning The Fort Walton Beach Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 2193 is continuing its commitment to Okaloosa County students, donating thousands of dollars to help eliminate student lunch debt at local elementary schools. Since 2022, the Moose Lodge has contributed more than $17,000 to the Okaloosa County School District’s Food Services Program, helping ensure students can receive meals without the burden of unpaid balances. Most recently, the organization donated $6,000, benefiting Edwins Elementary School, Mary Esther Elementary School, and Walker Elementary School. District officials say the continued partnership has made a meaningful difference for families across the county. “The continued support from the Fort Walton Beach Moose Lodge has made a meaningful difference for our students and families,” said Stephen Anderson, Food Services Program Director for the Okaloosa County School District. “Their generosity helps ensure students can focus on learning, not whether they will have access to meals.” The Moose Lodge works closely with district food services staff to regularly assess needs and direct donations where...

Super Bowl LX’s Halftime Show Prompted A Lot Of Discussion And An Alternative Option Super Bowl LX just ended, but people are already wondering who will headline the halftime show in 2027. This year’s halftime show featured Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny as the headliner. The NFL faced serious backlash over the decision. Those displeased More Country Music Nation 

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – While the downtown marina has been in the spotlight over the past few months, action is being taken to make critical repairs to the Saint Andrews marina as well. If you’ve been out on the Saint Andrew Marina’s ‘L’ dock recently, you can see that some areas have collapsed. Initial