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Florida Laws Helping Homeowners

By Melissa Forte-Litscher, NextHome Cornerstone Realty New laws affecting homeowners have been passed recently by the Florida legislature that went into effect July 1, 2024....
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Dog Harmony Asks: Are You Prepared for Hurricane Season?

You might be stocked up on batteries and gas for yourself, but have you prepared your dog for hurricane season? Here are the three...
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Property Insurance Questions and Answers

By Julie A Martin, Licensed Agent at Abora Insurance Group LLC Dear readers, storm season is again upon us, and with the first breath of stormy...
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Growing the Game: The Emerald Coast Golf Tour

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...
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Dorothy and Friends Are Headed Home!

Gulfarium C.A.R.E. Center Releases Five More Sea Turtles Back to the Gulf Amidst a gathering of locals, tourists and passionate sea turtle advocates in June,...
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Mary Anne Windes for County Commissioner, District 5

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...
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David Schmidt for Okaloosa County School Board

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...
Re-Elect Eric Aden for Okaloosa County Sheriff

Re-Elect Eric Aden for Okaloosa County Sheriff

Transparency • Accountability • Tough on Crime! By Michelle Ruschman When someone deliberately puts themselves at risk for the sake of others, that career goes beyond...
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Groundbreaking of the Bridge-to-Bridge Bike Path

By Carolyn Newcomer Ketchel On Monday, July 8th, the county broke ground on a Bike Path at Beasley Park. The ceremony was brief compared to...
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Helping Older Adults Prepare for Emergency Situations

By Kim Wonsick, J&B Medical, Inc. It’s officially hurricane season. Are you prepared? Preparation for a major weather event (or any type of emergency) can...