Meet our Hometown Hero: Laurie Hood
By Mary Chris Murray
Her belief that “every abused, neglected and homeless animal deserves a second chance” is what makes Laurie Hood, Freeport resident and...
How Can You Help Prevent Child Abuse?
Are you aware that approximately 1,100 cases of child sexual and physical abuse are reported annually in Okaloosa and Walton Counties, an average of...
CBA and the Walton County BCC are “All Hands on Deck”
A draw for residents and tourists alike, the diverse natural areas of Walton County, including waterways, wetlands and shorelines are especially unique and critically...
Dotty Blacker Contributes $40,000 to Support NWFSC’s Aviation Center of Excellence
A champion for Northwest Florida State College, Dottie Blacker’s first gift nearly 21 years ago was a $100,000 “challenge” to encourage raising funds to...
Knives for a Cause
Recently, U.S. Navy veteran and former first responder, Michael Olson, crafted a dagger that was on display at Copeland’s in Freeport. It was then...
Feeding the Gulf Coast Continues Serving Free Meals for Children 18...
Feeding the Gulf Coast is partnering with local community organizations to offer free meals to children, ages 18 and younger, through a nutrition program...
History of Florida Mosquito Control: Part I
Sometimes it is easy to forget that the common mockingbird and not the mosquito is Florida’s state bird, especially when more than 80 mosquito...
BBB Scam Alert: Parents of High School Students – Watch Out...
For parents of high school students, SAT scores are a huge deal. With college admissions and scholarships on the line, paying for tutors and...
Pros and Cons of Working Remotely
By Ricky Harper, C12
Working from home, remote work, teleworkers or virtual teams; call it what you will, it is fast becoming the nature of...