By Samuel King Jr.
More than 30 officers and enlisted military members were among the first to join the newly formed United States Space Force during a recent swearing in ceremony. Those members were former Airmen with the 20th Space Control Squadron. After being sworn in to the new military...
Our soldiers and first responders lay it on the line every day—will you?
With the nation’s 3rd largest Veteran population per capita AND thousands of First Responders along the Emerald Coast, our area is acutely aware of the sacrifices of our brave men and women defending the front lines in...
Local resident Nancy Wills (and her siblings’) mother, Margaret Wills, was born April 18, 1924. Many things happened in her 96 years of life: The Great Depression, the legalization of alcohol, World War II, Nuclear weapons , the Vietnam War, Korean War, NAFTA, School desegregation, Twin Towers falling, the...
By Michelle Anchors
The economic prosperity of Okaloosa County can be negatively affected by events that are not within our local control, such as natural disasters, oil spills and even a global pandemic. Is there any factor in our local control that could positively affect our economic growth? The answer...
By Jodell Haverfield, Luxury Travel Consultant ACC
More than ever, booking with a travel specialist is the way to get where you want to go.
What do we want from a vacation? Relaxation, inspiration, adventure, meeting new people? I think the secret to the best vacations is coming home with wonderful...
Damaged Skin? Muscle Inflammation? Low energy or Trouble Sleeping?
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The science of how light affects the body is not new. What IS new is the recent focus on how light affects the body at a cellular level – specifically red and near infrared light. These colors...
By Sheriff Larry Ashley
October on the Emerald Coast is special and especially if you’re a serious angler or simply a fishing enthusiast. Many folks, like myself, are both. That’s why tens of thousands of people are lured in from all over the country for the Destin Deep Sea Fishing...
The City of Destin remained resolute throughout the storm and began the recovery work process as soon as it was safe to do so after Hurricane Sally made landfall. City staff worked around the clock, responding to multiple flood and drainage issues as well as clearing trees from roadways....
By Jennie Mckeon, Wuwf, Npr For Florida’s Great Northwest, wuwf.org
When disaster strikes, Laurie Hood, founder of Alaqua Animal Refuge, is usually one of the first people to hitch her trailer and rescue domestic, farm or even exotic animals.
But after the refuge took in over 30 inches of rain from...
