Whale Sharks in Gulf Spark Unique Tagging Effort
By Nick Tomecek, Okaloosa County PIO
The Coastal Resource team with Destin-Fort Walton Beach Tourism in Okaloosa County recently participated in a collaborative effort that...
Festival of the Arts Poster Winner Named
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) has named Roger van Lieshout of Cape Coral, Florida, the 2023 Festival of the Arts poster contest winner.
Recognized as one of Northwest Florida’s premier...
Mural Celebrates Niceville Art and Artists
By Alanna Grayce Campbell, Artful Things Niceville Gallery Manager
More than six months of hard work has finally culminated in the completion of Niceville’s newest...
Sean of the South: Old Music
By Sean Dietrich
Willie Nelson is on my radio. He is singing one of my favorite songs.
“In the twilight glow I see her,
“Blue eyes crying in...
Talent Has No Color
The Story of Ruby Elzy and Our Local Connection to Black Diva of the Thirties
By Jené McCracken
Part 1: Meeting Opportunity
“She was a member of...
Applications Open for Regional Leadership Program
Applications are now available for Class II of Leadership Northwest Florida, a regional collaboration program offered by Florida’s Great Northwest.
Leadership Northwest Florida is offered...
A Workout Worthy of a Patriot
By Lisa Leath Turpin, Health and Wellness Coach
A person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies is a...
Eyes, The Gift of Sight
Kay Leaman, Health Architect, HealthyDay HealthyLife
Every time I see a bird or discover something I’ve never seen before like the black-winged dragonflies I recently...
Release Reef Fish With The Right Tools
Summer is in full swing and so is the busy fishing season in our area. If you plan on targeting reef fish from a...
Local Democrats Wipe out Families’ Medical Debt
The Democratic Women's Club of Walton County abolished $1,670,497.85 of medical debt for 1,971 needy families and individuals in six counties in the Florida...
