By Carolyn Ketchel
Did you know that mosquitos kill more people than any other creature on Earth? It’s been said that knowledge is power and in the case of mosquito-borne illnesses, this information can save your life. What do Dengue, Chikungunya, West Nile, Equine Encephalitis and Zika Viruses have in...
Contributed by Tom Rice
On Sept. 11, 2014, the Freedom Bell that hangs in the Veterans Tribute Tower at Beal Memorial Cemetery was dedicated and rung for the first time by Navy Veteran, Governor Rick Scott. The three-day casting process was accomplished locally at Uptown Station by the Verdin Foundry...
Check out some great places to watch the game here.
2024 College Football Game Day Highlights
Week 3: September 14
South Carolina vs LSU 11am ABC
Wisconsin vs Alabama 11am FOX
Florida vs Texas A&M 2:30pm ABC
Wake Forest vs Ole Miss 5:30pm CW
Kentucky vs Georgia 6:30pm ABC
Auburn vs New Mexico 6:30pm TBA
Miss. St. vs Toledo...
An exuberant, reddish-brown puppy found herself living on the street in northwest Florida. Originally thought to be male, she was called Cleo by Animal Control. She was taken to two different animal rescue agencies before finding her place, the second of which determined she was, in fact, a girl,...
By Kelly Murphy-Redd
“Promoted to Glory” was the subject line emailed by the men’s lunch group leader announcing my Dad, Larry Murphy, went to heaven February 18, 2024. Everyone said he was the youngest 89-year-old they had ever seen. He strove to walk a mile every day and ride his...
By Carolyn Newcomer Ketchel
Each month, I highlight a project within Okaloosa County. Many of you have visited Marler Park over the decades. It is a popular park on Choctawhatchee Bay next to the Destin-Ft. Walton Beach Convention Center. (Please see map.) It is situated next to a public boat...
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 Doug Stauffer
In a ceremony rich with tradition, Brig. Gen. Mark A. Massaro assumed command of the 96th Test Wing from Brig. Gen. Jeffrey T. Geraghty on July 3, 2024. Despite the rainy weather outside, the McKinley Climatic Laboratory provided a perfectly climate-controlled environment for the event, which was...
By Doug Stauffer
In a significant ceremony at Hurlburt Field Air Force Base, Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind passed the special operations wings flag to the incoming commander, Lt. Gen. Michael Conley, marking a pivotal moment for the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). The event, attended by Air Force Chief...
You might be stocked up on batteries and gas for yourself, but have you prepared your dog for hurricane season? Here are the three things you need for your fur babies:
Updated Health Records: Be sure to have a copy (both physical and digital) of your pet’s veterinary records on hand...
