Taylor Haugen Foundation Awards Six Scholarships
By Eddie Bird
Every year, graduating seniors of Northwest Florida apply for six prestigious scholarships across four counties to honor Taylor Haugen. The Taylor Haugen...
Deep-Water Fish Release: The Right Tools Mean Everything
Will you be fishing for snapper or grouper on your next fishing trip? Continue your role as a conservationist by paying close attention to...
Recreational Red Snapper Season Has Begun!
The recreational red snapper season started June 4 in Gulf state and federal waters off Florida and will remain open through July 28, closing...
Roofs for Educators Winner: Charisse Stokes
In May, Specialty Roofers, Inc. held a Roofs for Educators contest! More than 275 Northwest Florida educators were nominated to win a free roof....
After the Military: Financial Transition to Civilian Life
By William Blanken
A drawdown is looming. You’re separating at the end of active service. You’ve decided to retire after a long career. No matter...
Bill Fletcher Receives ECCAC’s Prestigious Zeke Bratkowski Award
Walton County resident Bill Fletcher was recently recognized as the 2nd Zeke Bratkowski Advocate Award winner by the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Centers (ECCAC)...
Check Your Mailbox!
Housekeeping tips from Greta Grumbine Charlton—your local mail carrier:
1) Spray for Wasps
It’s that time of the year when wasps are making their nests in...
Food For Thought Gets “Fresh For Summer”
By Jessica Roberts
On average, a student enrolled in the free and reduced meal program at school will miss access to 110 meals over the...
Ask Dr. Marty: It’s All About Water! Drink It Up!
Question:
How can I drink as much water as you recommend without spending the day in the bathroom?
Answer:
I wish I had a nickel...
Accentuate the Negative
By Lisa Turpin
This will be the ONLY time I encourage you to focus on the negative. Bing Crosby sings about accentuating the positive, which...
