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Leadership Supercharge: Why Reading Should Be Your Daily Ritual

By Bill Mason, Rocket Fuel Coach In the dynamic world of leadership, where continuous growth and development are essential, there is one undeniable truth: leaders...
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Heroes Among Us: Courage and Resilience

By Doug Stauffer Ted Corcoran and the Fort Walton Beach Chamber hosted the American Veterans Center (AVC) from Washington D.C. They interviewed numerous local veterans who have bravely served their country....

Military Association Awards $29,000 In Scholarships

By Lori Leath Smith The Northwest Military Officers Association (NWFMOA) Annual Scholarship and Awards Luncheon in May saw eight scholarships awarded totaling $25,500 to JROTC cadets at...

Okaloosa County Celebrates Women Veterans Day

The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners continued its tradition of celebrating veterans with a Women Veterans Day event and wreath laying at 8 a.m. on June...
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Honoring the Fallen: The 54th Annual EOD Memorial

By Doug Stauffer Sunday morning, while preparing my sermon, I received a call from Lt. Kearns about a death in Niceville that required my attention...
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Destin Charity Wine Auction Raises $3.5 Million for Children in Need

The Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) announced that the 18th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction presented by the Jumonville Family raised $3.5 million for children...
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Making The Most of Father’s Day For Your Dad

By Will Estell It’s no secret that particular historical figures, presidents, and the men and women who’ve served to keep us free all get a...
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Sean of the South: Him

By Sean Dietrich I had a dream about him last night. It has been nearly three decades since he died, but there he was. Alive. We...
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A Pastor’s Ponderings: Our Father

By Pastor David Holland One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach...
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Music Fans Swarm to Northwest Florida for Country on the Coast

By Will Estell If you’re a music fan and live or play anywhere along the beaches of Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, you likely already know...