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Pickos Ski School, located at 105 Jump Street, announced in December 2019 that they would be the official host for the 2020 International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) World Junior Waterski Championships. Due to COVID-19, the original competition date was rescheduled to August 22-29, 2021. The IWWF World Junior Waterski...

By William Blanken The transition from the military to a civilian job can be difficult. Fortunately, you can follow a few key steps to make the process as smooth as possible and help find a job that is financially and professionally rewarding. At the beginning of your search, you will want...

There’s a New Group in Freeport – the Freeport Republicans Having begun in June, Freeport Republican meetings are now being held the second Tuesday of each month from 6-7 p.m. at the Hammock Bay Clubhouse, 1830 Great Hammock Bend, Freeport, 32439. Please come at 5:30 p.m. to register. The next...

Chris showed up to the Mattie Kelly Arts Center (MKAC) with a gleam in his eye. It was his second time to train as an usher for a ballet recital, and he already knew what to do. “I got my jacket. I need a nametag. I’m ready!” said the 15-year-old...

This time of year, many hunters are getting ready for Florida’s archery and crossbow seasons. Your preseason to-do list might include finding a place to hunt, practicing with your bow or crossbow, and brushing up on new and existing regulations. Following are five steps to help you prepare. Locate When...

Life in a WWII Prison Camp By Kenneth Books Some who have endured life in a wartime prison camp carry the scars with them for the rest of their lives. Terry Wadsworth Warne took a different route. She wrote a book—Terry: The Inspiring Story of a Little Girl’s Survival as a...

By Rita L. Sherwood Calling all locals!! We need your help!! How many times have you been at the beach and you’ve seen a visitor, whether it’s a parent or a child, go in the water on a double red flag? The reality is, despite the colorful flags being flown...

Owl’s Head Farms, the master plan community in Walton County located at 11285 US Hwy. 331, officially broke ground on Thursday, July 1. The construction on the first set of 660 homes, designed by DR Horton, is set to be complete by Summer 2022. This is the first phase...

2021 Best U.S. High Schools Ranked by U.S. News & World Report—Niceville HS in Top 5% in the Nation! In U.S. News & World Report national and state rankings of High Schools, Okaloosa and Walton Schools ranked among the best in the state and nation! Niceville High School is #49...

Load up your boats, make history and join Boaters for America 1st as it hosts a Patriot Boat Parade on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, in an attempt to break the world record for largest boat parade. Powered by Right Side Broadcasting Network (RSBN), staging will begin from 9:15-9:45 at...