Before You Pack the Backpack
By Pastor “Doc” Doug Stauffer
August brings the annual migration of parents and children into crowded store aisles in search of school supplies. Somewhere, a...
Sean of the South: Ball Games
By Sean Dietrich
I remember going to a ball game with my old man. I remember the smells. Stale beer, human sweat, and the odor...
Summer Freshwater Fishing on the Panhandle
By Helen Petre
Florida is the fishing capital of the world, and the panhandle offers an incredible diversity of fishing experiences. Our emerald green, clear...
Multi-County Collaboration to Add 224-Foot Vessel to Artificial Reef System
By Nick Tomecek, Okaloosa County PIO
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners recently approved an agreement between the county and the Panama City Beach...
SS United States Nears Final Voyage as World’s Largest Artificial Reef
After more than 50 years of retirement and several unsuccessful attempts at restoration, America’s fastest ocean liner is preparing for one final record-breaking voyage—not...
Around Town Events
Summerfest at the Biophilia Center
Aug. 1 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center | Freeport
Enjoy a day of family-friendly fun featuring animal...
Six Rescued Horses Find Hope and Healing at Alaqua Animal Refuge
Six horses are getting a second chance thanks to the team at Alaqua Animal Refuge, where they are now receiving specialized care, nourishment and...
Bay Buzz
The Rotary Club of Mid-Bay Bridge (Choctawhatchee Bay) Installs Valerie Holmes as its
34th President
Mid-Bay held its installation dinner at the Rocky Bayou Country Club...
Quieter Hurricane Forecast Is No Free Pass: Bit-Wizards Urges Business Readiness
By Jeff Andrejcik
While the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, Bit-Wizards cautions businesses that “below-normal” does not mean...
Why Probate Issues Are Often About People, Not Paperwork
By Kimberly Cole
Legal documents matter, but they rarely tell the full story. Probate challenges are often rooted in family dynamics, history, and expectations rather...
