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By Doug “Doc” Stauffer When Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia arrived at the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, he did not do so quietly. In...

By Christopher Manson Rique Gwin, a/k/a Captain Billy Bowlegs LXX, is ready for the annual Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival happening May 14-16 at the Fort...

By Kimberly Cole The first 30 days after a loved one’s death are often a blur. There are immediate responsibilities, family emotions, and practical decisions...

Okaloosa’s Easter Sunrise Celebration on the Beach April 5, 2026 | 6 a.m. | John C. Beasley Park, Okaloosa Island One of the Emerald Coast’s most...

April 8 | 11 a.m. | Pierce Family Children’s Advocacy Center | DeFuniak Springs By Kay Phelan The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) is pleased...

By Mary Fomby, Gulfarium  A Coastal Festival for Sea Turtle Conservation Get ready for one of the most exciting days of the year at the Gulfarium...

Thursday, April 16 – Sunday, April 19 Grand Wine Tastings  Friday the 17th, 5-8 p.m. and Saturday the 18th, 1-4 p.m. | The Village of Baytowne Wharf The...

Summit on the Circle returns to DeFuniak Springs for its second annual weekend gathering April 23 through 26, celebrating history, culture, music and Southern...

Celebrate the world’s greatest golf tournament while supporting a meaningful cause at “A Walk Down Magnolia Lane,” presented by Shoreline Title. Now in its...

Doggie Eggstravaganza at Grand Boulevard | April 3 Dog Harmony presents the 11th annual Doggie EGGstravaganza, the annual canine social where dogs hunt for eggs...