Esme Graff

Local Author Pens New Book on Cultivating Friendships

By Michelle Ruschman When local resident Esme Graff got divorced in 2015, she never imagined it would be the very thing that would launch her...
Councilwoman Cathy Alley

37th Annual Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run: A Personal Experience

By Doug Stauffer This year marked my first participation in the 37th annual Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run/Walk at Eglin Air Force Base—an unforgettable experience. The...
Jon Olson Qualifies for U.S. Senior Open Championship

Ruckel Middle School Teacher and Golf Coach Qualify for U.S. Senior...

The Okaloosa County School District is proud to recognize Mr. Jon Olson, who qualified on Thursday, May 30, at the 2024 U.S. Senior Open...
The Emerald Coast Golf Tour

Growing the Game: The Emerald Coast Golf Tour

By Barbara Palmgren When your goal is to compete in the PGA Tour and win thousands of dollars playing a game you love, where do...
Eagle Springs Golf and Recreation Center

Eagle Springs Golf Course Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Future discussed at recent BCC meeting The 192-acre Eagle Springs Golf Course in Defuniak Springs is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year, having opened in...
World’s Largest Lionfish Tournament Records Record-breaking Largest Lionfish

World’s Largest Lionfish Tournament Records Record-breaking Largest Lionfish

Divers in the Emerald Coast Open lionfish tournament were able to successfully remove 7,411 invasive lionfish despite rough weather in the Gulf of Mexico...
Bring Hope Dragon Boat Race

It’s Back! Bring HOPE Dragon Boat Race and Festival for Suicide...

If you’ve never attended or participated in a Dragon Boat Race – THIS IS YOUR CHANCE! In last year’s inaugural event, nine teams of...

Designing a Forever House

By Stacy Sarikanon, Stunning Spaces–Decorating Den Interiors According to the AARP, 90 percent of adults over the age of 65 want to stay in their current...
Edge Elementary Unveiling

Florida Heritage Site Unveiling at Lula J. Edge Elementary School

By Doug Stauffer Lula J. Edge Elementary School recently celebrated unveiling its Florida Heritage Site marker in a momentous event for the Niceville community. This...
Trump “Too Big to Rig” Boat Parade Aug. 3

Trump “Too Big to Rig” Boat Parade Aug. 3

A Trump “Too Big to Rig” Boat Parade will be held Saturday, August 3, 2024, with Matt Gaetz as the Grand Marshall! Lineup starts...