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By Danna Franks On October 20, a supportive crowd gathered at The Children’s Neighborhood to celebrate the opening of the long-awaited King Whitmire Therapy Center. Children in Crisis had dreamed of this valuable addition to the foster care neighborhood for more than four years. Funding delayed the project until a...

By Doug Stauffer Mentor, tech entrepreneur, presidential appointee, philanthropist, visionary, author and our Hometown Hero, Dr. Paul Hsu is a man who will inspire you to have a renewed belief in America’s future. Listen to him speak or read his book to find out how visionaries invest in the future....

By Mike Mahon The countdown has begun for one of the premier sporting events in the area as the eighth annual Emerald Coast Classic college basketball tournament fast approaches. Eight teams will compete in the tournament, which will be held at Raider Arena on the campus of Northwest Florida State College...

By Doug Stauffer “You don’t lose until you quit trying!” is an oft-repeated quote from Sammy Davis. You might recognize that name, but this Sammy is not an entertainer, he’s a Vietnam War American hero. I love to meet inspiring people, but there is always more to the story. These two...

On Saturday, Oct. 22, the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce hosted a historical event honoring 10 Horse Soldiers of ODA 595. The 12 U.S. Army Green Berets, along with two U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Airmen, known for their heroic efforts in response to the 9/11 attacks...

November — the month of Thanksgiving — that time of year when we gather with friends and family to ritually offer thanks and appreciation for all that comes our way. It causes me to pause and reflect upon people whom I am thankful for and to intentionally make myself...

Dust off those skates and get ready for the holidays at The Village of Baytowne Wharf’s Baytowne on Ice. Ice rink is open Sunday, Oct. 30 - Sunday, Feb. 5. Hours vary daily. Visit BaytowneWharf.com. Kick off the Christmas season on Nov. 18 when Santa rides in the holiday parade...

Okaloosa County School District Named a Worldwide School System of Distinction The Okaloosa County School District is one of 38 school systems globally to be named a Cognia System of Distinction for 2022, according to the organization’s recently-issued press release. During the 2021-2022 school year, Cognia conducted approximately 1,500 school...

By Angie Toole For the past several years, the Emerald Coast Exchange Club (ECEC) has held its Salute‐A‐Veteran event at the Air Armament Museum, recognizing local veterans and active-duty service members in the area with a flag display and tags purchased by sponsors to recognize the service and heroism of...

WEEK 8 Thursday, Oct. 27 Ravens vs Buccaneers, 7:15 p.m., Amazon Sunday, Oct. 30 Broncos vs Jaguars, 8:30 a.m., ESPN+ Panthers vs Falcons, Noon, Fox Bears vs Cowboys, Noon, Fox Dolphins vs Lions, Noon, CBS Cardinals vs Vikings, Noon, Fox Raiders vs Saints, Noon, CBS Patriots vs Jets, Noon, CBS Steelers vs Eagles, Noon, CBS Titans vs Texans, 3:05 p.m., CBS Commanders...