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Support the Communities You Love by Shopping Local for the Holidays By Will Estell We’ve all heard the benefits over-and-over, from social memes to chamber advertising...

By “Doc” Doug Stauffer Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) has appointed County Commissioner Mel Ponder as its next president. Known for his unwavering dedication to Okaloosa...

By Christopher Manson Good news! There are plenty of opportunities to be a Hometown Hero this holiday season by donating, volunteering or simply spreading the...

Tamara L. Young, PhD, Public Information Director This time, the Mayor and I sat down to share the latest on the underground utilities conversion project....

By Lori Leath Smith, Publisher You know that saying, “Not your mama’s ”? It’s often used to describe things that are modern, edgy or reimagined....

Ongoing Holiday Events: Now - Jan. 6 A Victorian Christmas at the Wesley House | Tours 10am - 3pm | Thurs.-Mon. weekly | Eden State Gardens Dec....

By Christopher Manson Now–Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 Geek Lights On The Corner Christmas Light Show At the corner of Bluewater Blvd. & Antiqua Way, Bluewater Bay Free performances...

Twinkling lights, skating on ice, magical tunes and streets filled with sparkle, tinsel, holly and jolly beckon your inner child to “believe” in the...

By Christopher Manson This year’s big Christmas events commemorate the 40th anniversary of the City of Destin. Those of us who lived through December 1984...

By Gueary Clendenning What was your perfect gift you received as a child during Christmas? You know, the one gift that stands out in your...