Guest Columnist: Reconsidering the Wisdom of our Founders

By Tim Norris Two of our great Founding Fathers, George Washington- our nation’s first President, and John Adams, our second President, both mentioned Religion and...

Walton and Okaloosa Schools Update

Walton County School District: Dear parents, Schools will begin for students on August 17. The following is a quick summary of major preparedness efforts: Safety – A...

Holy Cow, Batman! Interest Rates are LOW!

By Gail Pelto Yep—record low interest rates! Are you ready to take advantage of them? Here’s a few things to ponder, because there are a...

United Way Emerald Coast Announces Virtual Singing Competition Fundraiser, Rock United

United Way Emerald Coast is excited to announce the first virtual singing competition to come to the Emerald Coast. Rock United will celebrate and...

Serve with Those Who Serve

By Lori Leath Smith Did you know? There are more than 55,000 active duty service members in the Northwest Florida region with more than 44,000...

Saving Grace: A New Hope for Struggling Women

By Aether Van Dyke Nightmares are not always only in the realm of the unconscious. They are often manifested through abuse and addiction. It is...

Mike Barker for Board of County Commissioners

By Mike Barker I am Mike Barker and I want to be your District 3 County Commissioner. Let me tell you a little about myself,...

Republican Lisa Johnson Knows Something About Hard Work

Candidate for Walton County Commissioner, District 1 Growing up in a blue collar family at an early age, Lisa Johnson began to work and eventually...

Jeri Michie, Candidate for Walton County School Board

Jeri Michie, a longtime resident of Walton County, is running for the position of Walton County School Board. Jeri is an educator with 34...