LATEST ARTICLES

A Pastor’s Ponderings: An Open Letter to Fathers

By Pastor and Father Doug Stauffer As we approach Father’s Day, I wanted to use this opportunity to honor and celebrate the fathers in our...

Water is Key to Art Reception June 9

The next featured artist at the Maxine Orange Studio Gallery, 21A Eglin Pkwy NE Fort Walton Beach, is Johnny Ocean Photography. A reception will...

Bay Buzz June 2023

Grady Brown Park Grand Opening Ceremony The Walton County Board of County Commissioners will host a Grand Reopening Ceremony for Grady Brown Park on Monday,...

Music Fans Swarm to Northwest Florida for Country on the Coast

By Will Estell If you’re a music fan and live or play anywhere along the beaches of Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, you likely already know...

Prepare Now for Hurricane Season

Hurricane Season started June 1. Not quite five years removed from the devastating impact of Hurricane Michael, our area does not need to be...

Apex Design Center: Transforming Kitchens and Bathrooms with Passion and Expertise

Meet Adam Shepherd, a Second-Generation Remodeling Contractor bringing customized excellence to our local home improvement market. In the heart of Niceville, Florida, lies Apex...

Rocky Bayou Christian School Celebrates 50 Years

By Doug Stauffer Rocky Bayou Christian School celebrated Founder’s Day, marking 50 years of Christian influence on the Panhandle. The event was an opportunity to...

Class of 2023 Honor Students Thrived Through Covid

By Linda Evanchyk, Okaloosa County School Board Member On April 18, the Okaloosa County School District held the Anne T. Mitchell Academic Senior Honors awards...

Relentless Raiders: A Season of Resilience and Unforgettable Comebacks

By Doug Stauffer The Northwest Florida Raider baseball team, a group of tenacious young athletes, demonstrated exceptional resilience, grit and an unwavering spirit throughout the...

SOF Missons and the Unseen Wounds of War

By Doug Stauffer Almost every hour, one U.S. veteran commits suicide! SOF Missions is a non-profit organization that assists and supports active duty and veteran Special...