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By Stacy Sarikanon, Stunning Spaces–Decorating Den Interiors Have Fun with Colors! While the most popular colors for nurseries are gentle pastels like mint green, sky blue, pinks and creamy yellows, psychologists say children like -and thrive- around primary colors. First Things First! Make it easy for you! Consider selecting a room in your...
Free Federal income tax preparation is being offered in Walton County for low to middle-income families and individuals, with special attention to senior citizens. Tax Preparation service will be available from Feb. 6 to April 11, 2024, at A Simple Faith Church in Santa Rosa Beach (new location this year)....
Morrison Springs Park is now open again. The park has been closed for repairs and renovations since Oct. 25. Now those improvements are complete, and the park is again open to the public. During the interim, county crews rebuilt the entire boardwalk and added new steps for divers. The beach...
From Superintendent A. Russell Hughes The winter weather chills did not deter the epic work produced by students and staff! We are proud to report our district ranked number two in the state, having moved from a ranking of 37th in seven short years. Because of the hard work of...
From Superintendent Marcus Chambers As Superintendent, it fills my heart to see the successes of our students excelling in academics, the arts and athletics. I also see our teachers and administrative staff giving their all to build a positive school culture and prepare our students for college, military and workforce. Okaloosa...
By Lori Leath Smith Each year at this time, some of the area’s top high school, collegiate, amateur, professional, Special Olympics athletes and individuals who have fostered youth activities are honored during the annual All Sports Association’s (ASA) Awards Banquet. The ASA is a Northwest Florida non-profit organization whose primary...
By Barbara Palmgren Preserve Bluewater Bay, Inc., is making remarkable progress towards finalizing the acquisition of 150 acres of green space in Bluewater Bay that defines this special spot of paradise. Preserve Bluewater Bay (PBWB), a not-for-profit organization created by community members who want to save 150 acres of green space...
By Michelle Nicholson There’s typically a range of emotions when you start talking about Spring Break rolling back around in Okaloosa County; those who welcome the influx and those who don’t. It’s important to remember our county caters primarily to families who travel here to enjoy the warmer temperatures, crystal...
Walton County is an area where, during Spring Break, there can be as many as 300,000 visitors on any given week through Labor Day, said Walton County Sheriff Michael Adkinson last year. In 2022, Walton County made more than 1,100 Spring Break arrests. Chief of Operations Audie Rowell, Walton...
5th Annual Westonwood Ranch Pro Rodeo | March 22-23 | Freeport Regional Sports Complex Dust off your boots and get ready to rodeo again this year! The 5th Annual Westonwood Ranch PCA Rodeo returns to the City of Freeport Sports Complex March 22nd –23rd. You don’t want to miss some...
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