Impact100 Awards $418,000 to Local Nonprofits

The votes are in and four local non-profit groups in Okaloosa and Walton Counties will receive $104,500 each from Impact100 of Northwest Florida, Inc.,...

Okaloosa County Unveils Women Veterans Monuments

This past Veteran’s Day, November 11, Okaloosa County unveiled Women Veterans Monuments, honoring women who have served and made significant contributions in the U.S....

Okaloosa County Selected for New Commercial Bakery and $4.5M Distribution Center

Purple Square Management, a Tampa-based management company that operates over 205 franchise locations in nine states – including 95 Dunkin’/Baskin Robbins stores throughout Florida...

Manatees are in Motion!

This is the time of year for migrating manatees! So, slow down and look out for them. As water temperatures cool, manatees naturally migrate...
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The Florida Black Bear Receives a New Home

Northwest Florida boasts the second largest bear population in the state. But, due to a high level of development in the region, the black...
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Helpful Holiday Energy Saving Tips

By Chris Balzer, ECES This holiday season is unlike any other, to cap off a year unlike any other. Throughout this season, and as we...
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Meet Local Pro: Matthew Vanderford

Meet Local Pro Matthew Vanderford, a Public Adjuster, whose roots began in Valparaiso. Both of Matthew’s grandparents retired from military careers locally and his...

Loved One

By Sean Dietrich Hi. This is your late loved one speaking. I don’t have long, so listen up because I have a lot I want...

Gifts

By Rick Moore Buying presents for others is easier when you know what they like to collect. When someone asks me what they can buy...

A New Year with the 2022 30A Songwriters Festival!

For the past 12 years, the 30A Songwriters Festival has attracted thousands of die-hard live music fans from around the country to our area...