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By Scott Miller I can still remember how the excitement felt every week, every game, every time. The chills and tingling would come over me as...

Magnolia Grill In 2001, Magnolia Grill in Fort Walton Beach opened its doors after a renovation that took 18 months—and it’s been thriving since. A...

By Melissa Forte-Litscher, NextHome Cornerstone Realty The National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement with the Department of Justice will come into effect nationwide on August...

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital recently commemorated a half-century of service to our community with a grand celebration marking its 50th anniversary! Since its...

A celebration of 55 years of performing arts excellence on the Emerald Coast The Northwest Florida Ballet (NFB) announces Season 55, a celebration of five...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...