Are You Ready?

By Melissa Forte-Litscher Getting ready for winter weather and the holidays? Here are some tips to consider for yard and home maintenance and guest appearances....

Paul Singleton: A Singular Source of Generosity and Commitment

By Kelly Murphy-Redd Tested, stalwart and dedicated, are words describing Paul Singleton. A fixture as ambassador at the Fort Walton Chamber of Commerce, Paul has...

Heroes for the Homeless

By Lisa Woodrum In a world where we are bombarded with negativity and bad reports, I invite you to pull up a front row seat...

Tickets on Sale Now for Emerald Coast Classic College Tournament Nov....

Tickets for the eighth annual Emerald Coast Classic college basketball tournament, presented by Global Sports, are on sale at the official tournament website www.emeraldcoastclassic.com. Tickets start...

Okaloosa County Divers Place in Statewide Lionfish Challenge

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently named the winners of the summer-long, statewide, lionfish tournament which ended Sept. 6 and two...

More Deployments Add to Our Artificial Reefs

In Okaloosa County, an artificial reef is a fun and satisfying site for fishing, diving and snorkeling that is easily accessible for us all....

There May Be a Cure for the “Blahs”

By Dr. Richard Chern, M.D. How often does this happen? You wake up but don’t feel rested. You won’t be productive so maybe just skip...

Hospital Completes First Leg of Expansion

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital celebrated the completion of the first phase of its $100 million expansion Aug. 30, which includes a new four-story,...

Insights for Investors

By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager Inflation, interest rates and the current state of things Inflation has had more impact over the past than...