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By Lockwood Wernet Have you ever heard those words before? Maybe you heard it at a relative’s house that was on a septic tank or they had old plumbing; possibly you heard it while traveling to another country; or you may have seen it on a sign in a public...

In a one-time, capacity building grant process, Gulf Power donated nearly $1 million to community organizations across the Florida Panhandle. As recipients of a $35,000 grant, the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA) utilized the funds to build living shorelines across homeowner sites in the Choctawhatchee Bay. Living shorelines are a form...

Have a Ball: Serious Sideline Style! Frill Seekers Gifts and Personalized Fabulous Finds Football season has officially kicked off and Frill Seeker’s style team wants you to “have a ball” with your game day outfits. Huddle up! Sideline style is THE thing we’re talking about! A Sunday scroll through social media...

Two Events — One Epic Weekend Alaqua Animal Refuge presents Animoré, to be held Friday and Saturday, October 18 and 19, 2019 on the grounds of Alaqua’s future home along Highway 20 in Freeport, Florida. Animoré is the first annual festival in celebration of and for the love of animals....

By Catherine Card, Public Information Manager, City of Destin Hurricane Season is once again upon us. As we work diligently to inform the citizens we serve on hurricane preparedness the question you need to ask is “Are we communicating the same message that our local strategic partners are communicating before,...

One of the most exciting aspects of working for Rockwell Tharp is having the privilege and honor to be able to travel to all corners of the world and personally hand select the materials to make your boots and handbags. Coming up with a design and bringing it to...

Across the country, investigating car burglaries takes up a huge amount of law enforcement time and resources. Okaloosa County is no different. In the first six months of this year, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) received 333 reports of car burglaries. 307 of those vehicles were unlocked. Yes -...

By Alissa Aichele A growing number of families are opting for Homeschool along the Emerald Coast. This family friendly area of the panhandle has always been a favorite for parents to raise children or vacation with grandchildren. The lush landscapes and access to various kinds of ecosystems naturally foster wonder...

The annual Racquets for Rescues fundraiser for Dog-Harmony Inc. will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Sat., Sept. 28, at Hidden Dunes Resort Tennis Center, 9815 U.S. Highway 98. The event, sponsored by Pratt Aycock Title, features a fast-feed tennis clinic and round robin, plus silent auction. More...

Sacred Heart Charity Golf Classic The 18th Annual Sacred Heart Charity Golf Classic is on the horizon, slated for Friday, September 20th, at Burnt Pine Golf Club. Proceeds will support the expansion of the Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast’s Comprehensive Spine Program, that includes the addition of a...