By “Doc Doug” Stauffer
In a grand display of patriotism and community spirit, Jay Odom, a true local success story, presided over the flag-raising ceremony at the Freedom Tech Center. This momentous event marked a significant milestone for Okaloosa County and Fort Walton Beach, bringing together community members, local officials,...
The election season is upon us; are you registered to vote? Primary Elections are coming up August 20.
Political Party Affiliation
When completing the Florida Voter Registration Application Form, one of the fields is Party Affiliation. In this field, you have several options. You can choose from one of the major...
By Heather Bennett Eye
The Emerald Coast is home to numerous military bases and we are proud of the service members who call our community home. We deeply appreciate these brave men and women who have chosen a path of service and sacrifice. As we express our gratitude for their...
By Rick Karle
Dr Ryan Forbess and Lulu Gribbin. Photo courtesy Ann Blair Gribbin.
It was June 8th, and the 15-year-old looked up at her parents following surgery.
A day earlier she had been rushed to Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola.
It was the day after the shark attack.
“I made it,” the...
By Will Estell
If you live among the coastal communities of Northwest Florida, you have likely become aware of the Destin-based Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) and the outreach this wonderful organization does to promote the arts within the growing communities it serves. One such initiative by which the MKAF...
Thank You Fort Walton Beach Community!
Can you believe it’s already our second anniversary? We are so very proud to have a monthly publication dedicated to Fort Walton Beach!
Thank you to our avid readers, partners and the community who have embraced this thriving, hometown publication as your own. Some of...
By Lori Smith and Rita L. Sherwood
Each year, thousands of sea turtles nest on our beaches. Florida beaches are the No. 1 place for sea turtle nests in North America from May to October. Northwest Florida beaches attract many endangered species including Green, Loggerhead, Leatherback and Kemps Ridley.
Life Media’s...
By Michelle Ruschman
There’s no doubt that most people would see our area as abundant, and it is. We live where other people work all year to get to and snowbirds spend entire seasons with us. We have a thriving military community as well as many successful small business owners...
By Megan Trainer
You won’t want to miss all the excitement at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park this year! Located on Okaloosa Island, the Gulfarium recently unveiled its new Dolphin Oasis, an exciting new addition which sets a new benchmark for marine life experiences. Further, this announcement was accompanied by news of an...
By Will Estell
Forever Warriors is a Florida private charitable organization, established in 2021, and made possible by the generosity of Northwest Florida based Step One Automotive Group. The primary focus of Forever Warriors is to better equip current and past military members, and their family members, with an array...
