“Reel Talk” From the City of Destin
It’s time for more “reel” talk from the Mayor and me. This time, the City of Destin’s Mayor, Bobby Wagner, and I sat down...
Trees On the Coast Educates Destin Elementary Students On The Importance...
By Will Estell
Destin-based 501 C3, Trees On The Coast, recently helped 200 graduating fourth graders at Destin Elementary plant 15 Live Oaks, while Destin...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
