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An Explosion of Lights from Panama City to Biloxi and Beyond

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...

A Pastor’s Ponderings: The Wise Men Never Met Jesus as a...

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...

The Ultimate Guide to Gifting Men: Stylish and Comfortable Apparel He’ll...

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...

The Gift That Gives More

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...

Experience A Live Nativity This Season

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...

Blue Hearts of Hope

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

Mel Ponder Named President of NWFSC

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...

‘Tis The Season of Gratitude

By Carolyn Newcomer Ketchel Our Founding Fathers gave us a form of government that has withstood wars, financial crises, weak presidents and difficulties with the...

A Fort Walton Beach Holiday!

By Christopher Manson Now-Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 A Victorian Christmas at the Wesley House Eden State Gardens; Tours Thurs.-Mon. weekly, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. daily. Step back...