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...
By Barbara Palmgren
When your goal is to compete in the PGA Tour and win thousands of dollars playing a game you love, where do you start?
It might begin when you are young, competing first at the youth, high school and college level. And then? You navigate professional tours like...
Knowledge • Experience • Trust
By Michelle Ruschman
You don’t live in Okaloosa County as a life-long resident and entrepreneur without gaining the perspective of a student, parent, business person, consumer and citizen. This is the experience Mary Anne Windes will be bringing to our community as she puts in her...
A Passion for Students, Education and Local Workforce
By Michelle Ruschman
Two characteristics of an invested candidate for the Okaloosa County School Board include someone who has gone through the system he wants to lead, and another is that the candidate has children who will be affected by the decisions he...
Transparency • Accountability • Tough on Crime!
By Michelle Ruschman
When someone deliberately puts themselves at risk for the sake of others, that career goes beyond a job—it’s a calling. Sheriff Eric Aden not only answered that call to law enforcement 29 years ago, but his experience reflects his dedication to...
