Welcome Denise
Denise David has joined Life Media Group as an Advertising Executive. Since moving to Okaloosa County in 2022, she has taken an active role...
No More Property Tax for Florida’s Homesteaded Residences
By Paul Domenech
It’s interesting timing. I’ve been talking about affordability and why lowering interest rates alone isn’t the solution. Lower taxes and lower insurance—that’s...
Emerald Coast Boat & Lifestyle Show March 6-8
“Growth!” That is how Scott Burt of the Emerald Coast Boat & Lifestyle Show described this year’s event, which returns to Panama City Beach...
Events at the Beach
E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Night Hike March 7 | 5–8 p.m.
Discover the magic of Florida after dark during the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center’s Night...
CARE on the Coast TurtleFest Returns April 18
A Coastal Festival for Sea Turtle Conservation
Get ready for one of the most exciting days of the year at the Gulfarium — CARE on...
Pine Pollen and Smilax: Ready for Spring?
By Helen Petre
Yes, we are! Winter has been cold and dreary, even though there was no snow this year. While wishing for warm weather,...
Museum Series: A Special Exhibit to Honor African American Military History
By Barbara Palmgren
Having worked with Jonathan Holmes, Aerospace Museum Curator at the Air Force Armament Museum located on Eglin Air Force Base and easily...
NFCO Concert
On April 18, the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra — the region’s premier professional orchestra — transforms the stage of the Mattie Kelly Arts Center...
Okaloosa County America 250 Commission Begins Planning Efforts for America 250...
By Nick Tomecek, Okaloosa County PIO
The Okaloosa County America 250 Commission held its first meeting on Thursday, February 5, 2026, in Shalimar to discuss...
Year of the Local
By Tamara L. Young, PhD, Public Information Director for the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village
This time, Mayor Bobby Wagner and I sat down and talked...
