Muscle, Metabolism and Why the Scale Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
By Kassia Garfield, owner, MaxStrength Fitness
Many people begin an exercise program with one goal in mind: losing weight. While weight loss can be beneficial...
Needles, Fire and Herbs: The Not-So-Scary Side of Acupuncture
By Dr. Karen DeVore
October is the season for haunted houses, bubbling cauldrons and things designed to make us shiver. Yet for many people, nothing...
A Pastor’s Ponderings: Don’t Celebrate America at 250 and Forget God
By Pastor Doug Stauffer
Much of America is spending 2026 celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Rightfully so! But October brings another...
Sean of the South: AI
By Sean Dietrich
Right now, the news media is in an uproar over AI. The headlines are bleak. Experts are saying our cherished way of...
In “Paradise,” a Promise: Harvest Wine Festival Turns 10 with NWF’s...
By Lori Leath Miller
The wine is exceptional. The food is unforgettable. But the true beauty of Harvest Wine & Food Festival is found in...
MKAF Warrior Arts Celebrates 10 Years
The Art of Healing
Ten years after its founding, MKAF’s groundbreaking Warrior Arts program continues to create connection, calm and community through creativity.
By Zandra Wolfgram
A...
Veteran Divers Clear 1,000 Pounds of Local Reef Debris
By Nick Tomecek, Okaloosa County PIO
Some of the most damaging debris beneath the waters off Destin-Fort Walton Beach weighs almost nothing at all. Nearly...
Local Football Fan Favorites
By Scott Miller
Ah, October. Football season is in full swing, rivalries are heating up and fall weekends are looking pretty good.
In my humble opinion,...
When Probate Gets Complicated: Early Warning Signs Families Miss
By Kimberly Cole
Probate disputes rarely appear overnight. More often, they develop quietly, through missed conversations, unresolved expectations, or growing uncertainty about fairness.
One of the...
Barbecue for a Cause: ECAR Foundation’s 6th Annual Cook-Off
Bring your appetite—and the whole family—to the ECAR Foundation’s sixth annual Barbecue Cook-Off on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, beginning at 11 a.m. at 3rd...
