Florida One Sponsors a Veterans Day Golf Tournament
By Barbara Palmgren
Fifty-six players participated in a four-person scramble in November at Shalimar Point Golf Course to support a non-profit, Florida One—our local disaster...
A Pastor’s Pondering: When the Weight Hasn’t Yet Been Lifted
By Pastor Doug “Doc” Stauffer
One of the greatest truths that can transform your life is understanding how God enters the details of your story—especially...
Sean of the South: Christmas Cheer
By Sean Dietrich
I was 15 years old. I walked into the rural library. My father was freshly dead. I was a middle-school dropout. We...
Stuff Those Stockings: Small Gifts with Big Personality
By Liesel Schmidt
Dear Shoppers:
We get it. You’re staring down the barrel at Christmas and still have people on your list that you have zero...
OP-ED: Educate Before You Donate – Protecting Donors and Strengthening Local...
By Sheila Hale, Local Former Nonprofit Co-Founder, Community Advocate, Volunteer
Every year, especially during the holiday season, residents across Northwest Florida give generously to organizations...
Angel Force
A Veteran’s Call to Serve Again: Angel Force Brings Safety and Leadership to Local Schools
By Michelle Ruschman
One of the most important missions we have as...
News Around Town: Fort Walton Beach
Students Showcase Craftsmanship in FWBHS Tiny House Preview
Fort Walton Beach High School’s Building Trades program recently hosted district leaders, school board members, business owners,...
A Family Tradition Becomes a Community Treasure
FWB Director Shares 30-Year Christmas Village at City Hall
What began as a simple holiday hobby more than three decades ago has grown into a...
What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?
By Christopher Manson
As the countdown to 2026 begins, the Emerald Coast is buzzing with celebrations for every age, every family and every kind of...
Last-Minute Gifts That Make a Big Local Impact
Skip the Shipping Stress: 20+ Thoughtful Finds Discovered Right Here on the Emerald Coast.
By Danica LaFaire, Fish Window Cleaning
The holidays always seem to move...





























































