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By Doug Stauffer Mentor, tech entrepreneur, presidential appointee, philanthropist, visionary, author and our Hometown Hero, Dr. Paul Hsu is a man who will inspire you to have a renewed belief in America’s future. Listen to him speak or read his book to find out how visionaries invest in the future....

By Doug Stauffer “You don’t lose until you quit trying!” is an oft-repeated quote from Sammy Davis. You might recognize that name, but this Sammy is not an entertainer, he’s a Vietnam War American hero. I love to meet inspiring people, but there is always more to the story. These two...

By Mike Mahon The countdown has begun for one of the premier sporting events in the area as the eighth annual Emerald Coast Classic college basketball tournament fast approaches. Eight teams will compete in the tournament, which will be held at Raider Arena on the campus of Northwest Florida State College...

By Doug Stauffer The City of Niceville celebrated the community’s rich history with the unveiling of three Florida historical heritage markers at Lions Park in Niceville on Oct. 6. State Rep. Patt Maney was the keynote speaker. The three current markers are the “Old Maritime City” marker, the Boggy Mill Company...

By Angie Toole For the past several years, the Emerald Coast Exchange Club (ECEC) has held its Salute‐A‐Veteran event at the Air Armament Museum, recognizing local veterans and active-duty service members in the area with a flag display and tags purchased by sponsors to recognize the service and heroism of...

By Kelly Murphy-Redd, Official Storyteller of the Fort Walton Beach Chamber Descending by parachute, Howard Hill saw someone with a rifle running down the dirt road in his direction. When he landed, two men in militia outfits and pith helmets stood 10 feet away, looking down the sights of their...

November — the month of Thanksgiving — that time of year when we gather with friends and family to ritually offer thanks and appreciation for all that comes our way. It causes me to pause and reflect upon people whom I am thankful for and to intentionally make myself...

WEEK 9 Thursday, Nov. 3 Eagles vs Texans, 7:15 p.m., Amazon Sunday, Nov. 6 Chargers vs Falcons, Noon, Fox Dolphins vs Bears, Noon, CBS Panthers vs Bengals, Noon, Fox Packers vs Lions, Noon, Fox Raiders vs Jaguars, Noon, CBS Colts vs Patriots, Noon, CBS Bills vs Jets, Noon, CBS Vikings vs Commanders, Noon, Fox Seahawks vs Cardinals, 3:05 p.m., Fox Rams vs...

New Mural Brings Bold and Exciting Energy to Niceville Congratulations to the City of Niceville on the unveiling of its new mural and ADA-Accessible Kayak Launch at Turkey Creek! Designed by Niceville-based artist and Francis Roy Agency Art Director Janae Erickson, it is one of the artists’ largest art installations...

Four Lanes on Highway 20 and a “back way” to Publix is on my dream list of road improvements in the Freeport area. Good news! They ARE ON THE LIST of Recommended Projects from the Transportation Advisory Committee IF the Walton Referendum PASSES. You can view this list at www.welcometowalton.com. The projected...