Governor DeSantis Signs New Law Restoring Public Beach Access in Panhandle

By Douglas D. Stauffer Governor Ron DeSantis signed landmark legislation in Walton County recently that restores public beach access and returns local authority to communities...

New Wildlife Hospital Opens in Freeport, Offering Hope and Healing to...

Panhandle Wildlife Rescue (PWR) has opened the doors to its new full-scale rehabilitation center and wildlife hospital in Freeport, a major milestone for the...

Through My Clear Eyes

By A Window I stand in silence, day by day, a frame for all I see — from blush of dawn to star-strewn night, the world looks back...

The Defining Forces of Freedom

By Pastor Dave Holland We Americans cherish freedom. It’s built into who we are. We celebrate the right to choose our path, speak our minds,...

Sean of the South: Get a Life

The electricity went out. I don’t know why it happened. It wasn’t storming. The weather was nice. All I know is I was watching...

The Miracle of Trash in Homicide Investigations

By Michael Yoder, Retired FBI Criminal Profiler Trash can help solve crime. Maybe not in small towns such as Destin or Fort Walton Beach, but...

Shell-ebrations and Splashy Starts: Summer at Gulfarium

By Mary Fomby, Gulfarium Wake Up with Dolphins: Rise and Shine Dolphin Package There’s no better way to start your day than with dolphins! The Gulfarium’s...

Unbreakable Bones

Kay Leaman, Health Architect, HealthyDay Healthy Life Osteoporosis happens when bones become weak and brittle. The most important thing to note that doctors don’t tell...

Emotional Triggers

By Stephenie Craig, Journey Bravely Remember a time someone else’s behavior really got under your skin. Maybe your partner's emotional reaction stirred you up. Perhaps...

The Sport Called LIFE

By Lisa Leath Turpin, Health & Wellness Coach The internet is crawling with self-made social media “gurus” leading people away from “cardio.” This has prompted...