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Walton County’s Republican Executive Committee recently elected Bill Fletcher as Chairman and Artie Rodriguez Vice-Chairman. Mr. Fletcher, a long-time activist and community leader, said he considers his election “a great honor to lead the Republican Party and I also can’t think of anyone better to serve as vice-chairman than...

NWFSC Opens Walton Works Training Center Northwest Florida State College’s (NWFSC) Walton Works Training Center of Excellence is officially open at the Chautauqua Center in DeFuniak Springs. Its overall purpose is to create a catalyst for economic development by cultivating a homegrown workforce that is professionally trained in order to...

Life Media’s own “Theo,” Emerald Coast Turtle Watch and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) remind locals and visitors they can help protect nesting sea turtles by practicing some simple tips. Each year, thousands of sea turtles nest on Florida’s beaches. Florida beaches are the No. 1 place...

In a year that should have been about celebrating ten years of service to the community, Food For Thought is instead honoring a very different anniversary – one year since the start of the COVID-19 shutdown. “Students left school for Spring Break, and just didn’t return. Since then, we have...

By Dave White Eddie Mansfield has a story to tell! In a recent interview with the long-time director of Path of Grace in Miramar Beach, we asked Eddie if he could sum up his life story in one sentence, what would it be? He answered unhesitatingly, “What the enemy meant for...

Laundry Tips and Tricks With Sudsy! Thanks for taking the time to read our fun, informative blog for some basic laundry tips and tricks! Every few months we will go over helpful and creative ideas to combat stains, eliminate smells and dispel myths. In this issue, we want to talk about...

By Marta Rose-Thorpe For years Jimy Thorpe felt the urge to give back. A veteran, Jimy had served as a young man in the U.S. Army for eight years and had always held the highest regard for the men and women who serve our country and keep us safe. This...

Okaloosa County: Marcus Chambers Early registration for the 2021-22 school Year The Okaloosa County School District now is accepting early registration for the 2021-22 school year for children new to the school district, including those entering kindergarten. Florida law provides that any child who will be five on or before September...

By Kenneth Books If your idea of a good time revolves around great classic cars, fun on the beach and Jimmy Buffet, you’re in for a treat May 6-8, 2021. More than 125 classic automobiles will converge on Destin Commons Friday and Saturday for the 10th anniversary of Burning Up The...

Okaloosa County Announces Emergency Rental Assistance Program The U.S. Treasury has awarded Okaloosa County $6.36 million in emergency rental and utility assistance for low-income households experiencing COVID19 financial hardships. Begun April 6, to ensure a successful economic recovery in our area, grant assistance is becoming available for rent, rent arrears,...