Okaloosa County Remains Committed to Recycling

By Commissioner Carolyn Ketchel I often get asked about recycling. Since 2017, Okaloosa County has recycled 545,000 tons of residential items. Last year alone, 9,651...

Education News April 2023

The Florida College System announced that 10 Northwest Florida State College students are members of the 2023 All-Florida Academic Team – Yvonne Anderson, Ashley...

Fort Walton Beach Dining, Entertainment, Specials April 2023

AJ’s on the Bayou Located at the base of the Cinco Bayou Bridge in Fort Walton Beach, AJ’s on the Bayou is in a beautiful...

Tell Me More About WeManageMeds.com

By Tracy McMorrow, PharmD, Owner, Consultant Pharmacist Who is Specialty Pharmacy Services? Specialty Pharmacy Services is the community affiliate to IV Stat, Inc., a local pharmacy...

Fitness: Traditional vs. Functional

By Lisa Leath Turpin, Health & Wellness Coach Many of you set New Year’s resolutions to lose weight and get healthier. Through diets, cleanses and...

Will Interest Rates Continue to Climb?

By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager As we head into March, we are seeing some early trends or patterns for investors. First among...

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

ECCAC is There for the Kids “Every year we try to create awareness of April being National Child Abuse Prevention month and the services that...

Journey Bravely: The Life Changing Shift from Victimhood to Empowerment

By Stephenie Craig, Journey Bravely Ever find yourself feeling like life is happening to you and you have no control? Maybe a person did something...

Grab the Sunscreen! Spring Break 2023 Runs Through April 23

From the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Spring Break seems to bring a wide-ranging combination of emotions to residents of Okaloosa County. However, there’s no getting...