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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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

By Doug “Doc” Stauffer Some people attend community events. Paul Singleton has become part of the community itself. In June, the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber...

Whether welcoming family for a summer vacation or hosting friends for a long weekend, local residents know that travel doesn’t always go exactly as...