Tag: Okaloosa County
Okaloosa County Continues to Amaze
By Carolyn Newcomer Ketchel
Our area is known for its natural beauty and as one of the most military friendly communities in the nation, we...
ECSC’s Diane Fraser: Discovering the Chemistry between Science and Community
By KellyMurphy-Redd
Diane was born in Mobile, Ala., graduated from Niceville High School, earned her undergraduate degree from Huntington College, and her master’s degree from...
Doug Stauffer Elected as Chairman of Okaloosa County Republican Party
The Okaloosa County Republican Executive Committee (OCREC) has ushered in a new era of leadership by electing Doug Stauffer as its Chairman alongside a...
‘Tis The Season of Gratitude
By Carolyn Newcomer Ketchel
Our Founding Fathers gave us a form of government that has withstood wars, financial crises, weak presidents and difficulties with the...
Representative Patt Maney Receives Boy Scouts’ Highest Award
By “Doc” Doug Stauffer
On October 24, surrounded by family, friends, colleagues and community leaders, State Representative Patt Maney received the prestigious Distinguished Eagle Scout...
The Smallest Vectors Can Cause Great Problems
By Carolyn Ketchel
Did you know that mosquitos kill more people than any other creature on Earth? It’s been said that knowledge is power and...
Jay Odom and the Freedom Tech Center: A Celebration of Patriotism...
By “Doc Doug” Stauffer
In a grand display of patriotism and community spirit, Jay Odom, a true local success story, presided over the flag-raising ceremony...
Northwest Florida Fairgrounds: A Vision for Revitalization
By Doug Stauffer
The aging Northwest Florida Fairgrounds in Fort Walton Beach is set for a significant transformation. In October, Okaloosa Commissioner Trey Goodwin, Tourism...