From Rescue to Rehab: One Dog’s Mission to Bring Harmony to...

An exuberant, reddish-brown puppy found herself living on the street in northwest Florida. Originally thought to be male, she was called Cleo by Animal...

Events Around Ft. Walton Beach Aug./Sept. 2024

SOF MISSIONS Hosts 8th Annual GALA to Empower and Heal Our Nation’s Heroes Shield of Faith (SOF) Missions proudly presents the 8th Annual Emerald Coast...

Hometown Heroes Promoted to Glory

By Kelly Murphy-Redd “Promoted to Glory” was the subject line emailed by the men’s lunch group leader announcing my Dad, Larry Murphy, went to heaven...

Marler Park Restored!

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...

New Pilot Program Addresses Opioid Crisis in Fort Walton Beach

By “Doc Doug” Stauffer Did you know Florida Panhandle counties have the number one per capita drug overdose death rate? So, something needed to be...

Jay Odom and the Freedom Tech Center: A Celebration of Patriotism...

By “Doc Doug” Stauffer In a grand display of patriotism and community spirit, Jay Odom, a true local success story, presided over the flag-raising ceremony...

A Message from the Supervisor of Elections

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...

Trump “Too Big to Rig” Boat Parade Aug. 3

A Trump “Too Big to Rig” Boat Parade will be held Saturday, August 3, 2024, with Matt Gaetz as the Grand Marshall! Lineup starts...