Doctors and patients consulting and diagnostic examining sit and talk. At the table near the window in the hospital medicine concept

Why Your Thyroid Medication May Not Be Working for You

By Dr. Richard Chern, MD Today I’d like to talk about Levothyroxine or Synthroid. This is likely the most commonly prescribed thyroid medication in the...

Business News February 2023

Props Craft Brewery New Location in Freeport! Props Brewery will be opening a brand-new facility next to the General Store in Hammock Bay in Freeport....

Let’s Get Growing with Larry

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...

A Pastor’s Ponderings: Are You Sufficiently Compassionate?

By Pastor Doug Stauffer A person’s actions demonstrate compassion or the lack thereof. Five times the Bible uses the phrase “moved with compassion.” Four of...

New OAA Board of Directors for 2023

The Okaloosa Arts Alliance (OAA) announces the board of directors for the current fiscal year. The executive board of directors are: president, Bill Head,...

What Do Teenagers Want?

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...

Aging in Our Community: Options for Residential Care

By Teresa Halverson, Director of Business Development & Community Relations, The Manor at Blue Water Bay We are all blessed to live on the beautiful...

Preliminary Work Prepares for Brooks Bridge Replacement Project

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...

Taylor Haugen Trophy Winners: Where Are They Now? Addie Stricklend

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...

20 Questions on the Coast: David K. Underwood, Col., USAF

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!...