International Women’s Day Celebration
The American Business Women Association – Emerald Coast Chapter presents the International Women’s Day Emerald Coast Celebration Saturday, March 4, 10 a.m.--3 p.m., hosted by University of West Florida’s Fort Walton Beach Campus. The theme for 2023 is Embracing Innovation and Technology. The event will...
By Doug Stauffer
Kayleigh McEnany opened this year’s President’s Speaker Series at Mattie Kelly Arts Center. While introducing Kayleigh, President Devin Stephenson of Northwest Florida State College invited stated, “Northwest Florida State College is certainly honored to do our part in improving the quality of place in our community by...
By Doug Stauffer
Two prestigious organizations revealed their 2023 award winners, both of whom attend Choctawhatchee High School. The Taylor Haugen Foundation awarded Chi Anchors Medina the highly sought-after Taylor Haugen Trophy. The All Sports Association awarded Blake Garland the Male Athlete of the Year. These awards are the first...
By Larry Williams, UF/IFAS Extension Agent, Okaloosa
Care of Freeze-Injured Citrus Trees
Recent widespread hard freezes more than likely resulted in damage to many of the citrus trees in Northwest Florida. Cold damage will become more evident as we move into the spring and summer.
It is best to take a “wait...
By Michelle Ruschman
Teenagers in this era are being called “snowflakes,” but to resort to name calling is dismissive of their very real modern-day challenges and overlooks the depth of their compassion. Policymakers, the entertainment industry, and social media influencers have also worked to downgrade parental authority, and this has...
Preliminary construction activities began this month to allow for the construction of the new Brooks Bridge in Okaloosa County scheduled to begin this spring.
This work includes relocating utilities on and around Brooks Street, U.S. 98, and the south side of Publix at the Shoppes at Paradise Point shopping center....
By Lauren Reho
Each year through the All Sports Association, the Taylor Haugen Foundation, presents a trophy to an athlete who best demonstrates a balance between academics, athleticism, leadership, community service and faith. The winner receives a $1,000 scholarship, a $1,000 donation to the athletic department of his or her...
An Interview with David K. Underwood, Colonel, USAF (Retired), Chair, Rotary Club of Freeport
By Michelle Jannazo
Good morning, Dave! How’s life in Freeport?
It is awesome! Freeport has the touch of a small town, but I continue to be surprised at the variety of car tags appearing in my neighborhood. I...
By Doug Stauffer
“Florida is proof positive that ‘We the People’ are not destined for failure. Decline is a choice. Success is attainable. And freedom is worth fighting for.” And “fight we must.” These words set the tone for Gov. Ron DeSantis’s inauguration speech.
A lot has changed over the past...
