Eight Women, Lasting Legacies: Meet Okaloosa’s 2026 Hall of Fame Class
Across Okaloosa County, their influence can be seen in courtrooms and classrooms, health care and business, emergency services, foster care, national defense and the...
Self-Defense Takes More Than A Seminar
By Dave Durman
A woman recently called our school and asked a question that sounds simple: “How long will it take me to learn self-defense?”
The...
Emerald Coast Gator Club Awards $32,500 in Academic Scholarships to 21...
The Emerald Coast Gator Club (ECGC) is proud to announce it has awarded $32,500 in academic scholarships to 21 recent high school graduates across Okaloosa and...
Local Elks Lodge 1795 Helps McCormack Family Find Answers and Support
By Denise David
As parents, we want our children to have the best possible opportunities. One local family found themselves searching for answers and assistance...
Buy It, Build It, Sell It
By Natalie Kessler
There's a version of business ownership that doesn't get talked about enough. Not the venture-backed startup. Not the franchise with a six-figure...
Celebrating Augustus Tart’s Legacy for Our County
By Barbara Palmgren
Next to the Shalimar Library is the gravesite of a man whose legacy is celebrated as that of an early pioneer in...
SOCKS TNR Army: Tackling Okaloosa County’s Community Cat Crisis
By Lorraine Whetstone
The family dog found the litter of kittens underneath the kids’ playhouse. Jennifer Fuhrman had no idea they were there. She didn’t...
Wellness in Your Home
By Marta Rose-Thorpe, www.ASuperiorMechanical.com
One of the fastest growing wellness trends, growing at a rate of nearly 24% per year, is a thought-provoking sector known...
School Prepares Children for a Career. Martial Arts Prepares Them for...
By David Durman
Every August, parents across Fort Walton Beach prepare their children for another school year. New uniforms, backpacks, stationery, and calendars quickly fill...




























































