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By Dr. Karen Devore In the story of the tortoise and the hare, there’s a lesson we often overlook—the power of steady, patient progress over...

By Kelly Stalnaker According to a 2023 FBI report, Americans aged 60 and older lost an estimated $3 billion to scammers. The report adds that...

By Kelly Murphy-Redd Jerry Williams retired as the highly respected and successful President/CEO of Eglin Federal Credit Union (EFCU) and moved back into his newly...

By Christopher Manson “You wouldn’t know it’s the holiday season around here,” says Doug Kuba, owner of the Gulf Breeze-based Everlights by Design as well...

By “Doc” Doug Stauffer It’s a familiar scene often portrayed in nativity displays: the wise men gather around a baby in a manger. However, a...

By Liesel Schmidt Shopping for the special guy in your life can feel like a daunting task. But, it doesn’t have to be—even if you’ve...

Support the Communities You Love by Shopping Local for the Holidays By Will Estell We’ve all heard the benefits over-and-over, from social memes to chamber advertising...

By Bruce Garner The birth of Christ is the main focus, but come to learn about the full salvation story from the miraculous birth, to...

In the wake of an unimaginable loss, local resident Diane Cooke channeled her grief into creating hope and support for others. When her son,...

By “Doc” Doug Stauffer Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) has appointed County Commissioner Mel Ponder as its next president. Known for his unwavering dedication to Okaloosa...