Community Improvements in Okaloosa County
By Carolyn Newcomer Ketchel
We are blessed to call Northwest Florida home. Even though we live and work in Okaloosa County, we often do not...
The Rain Was Never the Story
How our Emerald Coast Wedding Became a Celebration of Family, Friendship, Faith and Community
By Lori Leath Miller
Upstairs in the bridal suite at The Alice...
From Seacrest Beach to the White House: Lulu’s Story Changes America
By Lori Leath Miller
Two years ago, our community witnessed something that few who were there will ever forget.
On June 7, 2024, what began as...
SOF Missions Celebrates 10 Years of Impact at Diamond Gala
Shield of Faith (SOF) Missions will celebrate a decade of serving our nation’s warriors at its 10th Annual Emerald Coast Gala—The Diamond Gala—on Aug....
Meet Marnie Tate
By Denise David
Marnie Tate, author of the memoir Defining Moments, inductee into the Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women and the first...
Quieter Hurricane Forecast Is No Free Pass: Bit-Wizards Urges Business Readiness
By Jeff Andrejcik
While the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, Bit-Wizards cautions businesses that “below-normal” does not mean...
Confidentiality 101: Protecting Your Business Sale from Start to Finish
By Natalie Kessler
When it comes to selling a business, confidentiality is king. Premature leaks can disrupt operations, alarm employees, erode customer confidence, and weaken...
Ten Years Later: How a Dream, a Turtle and Local Support...
By Lori Leath Miller
Ten years ago, many South Walton residents could still remember when Highway 30A felt more like a scenic backroad than a...
Think Blacksmiths Disappeared? Think Again.
Local craftsmen are keeping a centuries-old tradition alive through fire, steel and fellowship
By Lori Leath Miller
Blacksmithing may have been popularized in recent years by...
“You Only Get to Be Captain Once”: Meet Bowlegs 71 Kent...
By Christopher Manson
On Saturday, June 13, the closely-guarded identity of the incoming Captain Billy—the 71st —was revealed at the annual Billy Bowlegs Coronation Pageant held...
