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By Allison McDowell, CBA For three decades, the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA) has worked at the intersection of science, education, and restoration to protect one...

Spring Break has begun and Al’s Beach Club & Burger Bar is officially open for the 2026 season! The beachside favorite is welcoming locals and...

A beloved St. Patrick’s Day tradition returns Sunday, March 15, as Magnolia Grill hosts the annual Raisin’ the Green fundraiser from 11 a.m.–3 p.m....

Customers are saying it best: “Amazing service, amazing treats, amazing truck, amazing location and amazing community involvement! Their ice cream is unlike any other...

Honoring Local Heroes at the Okaloosa County Department of Corrections It takes a special kind of dedication to serve behind the walls of a correctional...

By Barbara Palmgren Growing up in Oklahoma, Trinity Coleman worked at her mother’s steakhouse — a restaurant that served three meals a day. Later, she...

By Paul Domenech It’s interesting timing. I’ve been talking about affordability and why lowering interest rates alone isn’t the solution. Lower taxes and lower insurance—that’s...

By Mary Fomby, Gulfarium  A Coastal Festival for Sea Turtle Conservation Get ready for one of the most exciting days of the year at the Gulfarium...

After a well-received, successful first season at The Palms Resort in Destin, the Magic & Comedy Destin show has signed on for a second...

By Jared Williams The same team behind the SHERO Foundation's 'Protect Girlhood' campaign first tested their approach on their own backyard — with the same...