Transparency • Accountability • Tough on Crime!
By Michelle Ruschman
When someone deliberately puts themselves at risk for the sake of others, that career goes beyond a job—it’s a calling. Sheriff Eric Aden not only answered that call to law enforcement 29 years ago, but his experience reflects his dedication to...
A Passion for Students, Education and Local Workforce
By Michelle Ruschman
Two characteristics of an invested candidate for the Okaloosa County School Board include someone who has gone through the system he wants to lead, and another is that the candidate has children who will be affected by the decisions he...
You might be stocked up on batteries and gas for yourself, but have you prepared your dog for hurricane season? Here are the three things you need for your fur babies:
Updated Health Records: Be sure to have a copy (both physical and digital) of your pet’s veterinary records on...
By Joe Moore, founder, 30A Sealife Discovery Center and Appleseed Expeditions
Hello, my name is Joe Moore. I hold a master’s degree in Fishery Science from the University of West Florida and have extensive experience teaching marine biology in Hawaii, the Galapagos, California, and Florida. As the founder of the...
By Mackenzie McClintock, SWFD Public Information Officer
South Walton Fire District (SWFD) wants to remind our communities about the proper precautions to take to make summer safer.
SWFD’s firefighters and lifeguards experience a significant uptick in preventable medical incidents during the summer months. Many times, these events happen without warning and...
By Rick Karle
Dr Ryan Forbess and Lulu Gribbin. Photo courtesy Ann Blair Gribbin.
It was June 8th, and the 15-year-old looked up at her parents following surgery.
A day earlier she had been rushed to Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola.
It was the day after the shark attack.
“I made it,” the...
By Heather Bennett Eye
The Emerald Coast is home to numerous military bases and we are proud of the service members who call our community home. We deeply appreciate these brave men and women who have chosen a path of service and sacrifice. As we express our gratitude for their...
2024 Okaloosa County Candidate Forum
The Destin Chamber is partnering with the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors, Crestview and Niceville-Valparaiso Chamber to hold a 2024 Candidate Forum, Tuesday, July 9th, at 5 p.m. in the Niceville High School Auditorium, 800 John Sims Pkwy. Candidates for School Board and County Commission...
Save the Date!
Perfect Hues: Baytowne Wharf Art Fest
Saturday, Aug. 31 - Sunday, Sept. 1 | 4-9 p.m. nightly | FREE
This Labor Day Weekend join us for Perfect Hues: Baytowne Wharf Art Fest. Each evening from 4-9 p.m., stroll The Village streets as you browse a variety of artwork...
