OCSD & MKAF Celebrate Student Talent at 2026 K-12 Art Show
The Okaloosa County School District (OCSD), in partnership with the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF), hosted the 2026 K-12 Student Art Show in April...
1776 Meets 2026: Okaloosa County Launches America 250 Celebration in Grand...
By Lori Leath Miller
As America approaches its 250th birthday, Okaloosa County is preparing to celebrate in a way that’s both deeply patriotic and unmistakably...
Paws and Pages: Dog-Harmony Brings Animal-Assisted Children’s Literacy Program to Niceville
This summer, children across Okaloosa and Walton counties have a new way to build reading confidence — with the help of some four-legged friends....
Exploring Powered Mobility
By Kelly Stalnaker
Are you or a loved one starting to consider powered mobility? There are a variety of ways to determine when the time...
Hormone Therapy for Stronger Bones
Dr. Richard Chern, MD
You’re taking care of all of it — work, home, children or grandchildren, spouses, parents, your boss/clients/students/patients. Mother’s Day is for...
For the Men and More
By Kay Leaman, Health Architect, Certified Nutrition Advisor, HealthyDay HealthyLife
This article covers the basics regarding function, statistics and contributors related to prostate cancer, the...
Strength: The Overlooked Vital Sign of Longevity
By Kassia Garfield, MaxStrength Fitness
For decades, the conversation around health and longevity has focused heavily on cardiovascular fitness. We’ve been told to walk more,...
Pickleball, Heel Pain, and Plantar Fasciitis: What Every Player Should Know
By Dr. Jennifer M. Trendt
How can you prevent one of the most common injuries in America’s fastest-growing sport—and what do you do if it...
May is National Stroke Awareness Month
Rebuilding Lives After a Stroke: The Power of Post-Acute Rehabilitation
By Teresa Halverson, Business Development/Community Relations Director
Recovery after a stroke doesn’t end when a patient...
The Menopause Conversation Every Woman Needs (But Rarely Gets)
By Dr. Karen DeVore, Tortoise Clinic
What if I told you there would be a period in your life, one that could last up to...







































































