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After serving 22 years in the U.S. Army, including two combat deployments to Iraq with the 3rd Infantry Division and 10th Mountain Division, retired...

By Rev. Pete Hyde They stood at opposite ends of a long dark hallway – one in his 70s and the other in his 40s....

By “Doc” Doug Stauffer Before sunrise touched the emerald waters of the Gulf, excitement had already begun in Destin. Long lines wrapped around Fudpucker’s Beachside...

A Proud Olympian Honored in Crestview by Okaloosa County America 250 Commission By Barbara Palmgren There is an old adage that “in each life, some rain...

By Lori Leath Miller Living along the Emerald Coast comes with plenty of perks—beautiful beaches, stunning sunsets and a lifestyle many people dream about. But,...

By Carolyn Newcomer Ketchel Just in time for the celebration of Independence Day, Okaloosa County recently received an unusual donation — a package that includes...

The Magic & Comedy Destin is an upgraded, high-energy production featuring illusions, comedy and audience interaction. Headliner Bart Rockett, an internationally known entertainer who has...

The Okaloosa County Mosquito Control Program’s schedule for broadcast pesticide spraying, aimed at controlling adult mosquito populations, is outlined below. You’ll also find weblinks...

From the Publisher: As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, communities across the country are beginning to reflect on the people, ideals and...

By Lori Leath Miller The Rotary Club of Destin has expanded its Public Rescue Tube (PRT) Project across additional Okaloosa County beaches following the program’s...