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E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center to Open to the Public Every Friday, Year-Round, Starting September 4 First-ever weekly public access brings self-guided exploration, animal encounters, and field trip  opportunities to Freeport, FL FREEPORT, Fla. — The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center, operated by Nokuse Education Inc. on the  55,000+-acre Nokuse Plantation, announced today that for the first time in ...read more

For Immediate Release: August 3, 2026     Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast welcomes new cardiologist     MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla.– We are pleased to welcome Darin Busby, MD, to Ascension Sacred Heart Cardiology - Miramar Beach. His office is located in the Medical Office Building on the campus of Sacred Heart Emerald Coast at 7720 U.S. 98, Suite 110. He joins the largest heart care team ...read more

Fore Her Tees Up Registration for 14th Annual Golf Outing on Friday, September 25th at the Links Golf Club in Sandestin SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL. (July 30, 2026) – Fore Her invites golfers of all levels, seeking a fun-filled day to dust off their clubs and swing for a cause at the 14th annual Golf Outing on Friday, September 25th, 2026 at the Links Golf Club in Sandestin presented by Emerald ...read more

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital nationally recognized for commitment to excellence in stroke care ~American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus award for commitment to delivering evidence-based, life-saving stroke care~   Fort Walton Beach, Fla. – HCA Florida Fort Walton Beach Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The ...read more

Cultural Arts Alliance Celebrates America250 With National Recognition & Regional Exhibition Showcasing Florida's Creative Spirit SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL – (Jul. 23, 2026) As communities across the nation commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, the Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) of Walton County is celebrating America250 through two significant initiatives that honor Florida's artistic ...read more

SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL. — Brittany Blackman, Founder and President of Discover Freedom, a leadership development consulting and coaching company based in the Florida Panhandle, will host a hands-on professional development workshop for local business owners, founders, managers, and professionals on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 1–3 p.m. CT at 63 South Centre Trail, Santa Rosa Beach. The ...read more

Dear School Families and Supporters, One of the things that makes SEASIDE SCHOOL™ so special is our unwavering commitment to excellence. I am incredibly proud to share that our school has once again earned an A+ School Rating from the Florida Department of Education, marking an extraordinary 25th consecutive year receiving the state's highest distinction. This remarkable achievement reflects ...read more

Eglin Federal Credit Union recognizes Member Service Counselor Clasina Cox for 25 years of service   Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (July 13, 2026) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to congratulate Member Service Counselor Clasina Cox for 25 years of service. Clasina currently resides in Fort Walton Beach.    On Thursday, July 9, a celebratory breakfast was held at the Eglin AFB Branch to ...read more

&##127926; Early Birds Catch The Best Deals &##127926; Exciting news! Our Early Bird tickets are officially on sale. Get ready for four unforgettable days of music along Florida's Scenic Highway 30A. The 30A Songwriters Festival returns January 15–18, 2027 bringing together more than 150 acclaimed songwriters and musicians for intimate performances in over 25 unique listening venues throughout ...read more

Emerald Coast Council on Aging is calling on local businesses, organizations and community members to help ensure seniors in our community continue receiving the nutritious meals they depend on every day. The organization is launching a "SPONSOR A DAY OF MEALS' initiative to help offset the growing cost of serving seniors. It currently costs approximately $1000 per day to provide meals to the ...read more

Small businesses in the Walton County area are the backbone of the community — and increasingly, the prime targets for cybercrime. From ransomware to phishing to data leaks, no company is “too small” to be noticed by bad actors. The good news? You don’t need a six-figure IT budget to stay safe — just a few focused habits and smart tools.    TL;DR Cybersecurity isn’t just for tech companies — ...read more

Launching a business is thrilling — but the legal landscape beneath that excitement is complex and unforgiving. A single missed form or misunderstood regulation can stall growth or expose you to liabilities that linger long after you start operating. This guide breaks down the essential legal steps every entrepreneur must take before launch, while showing how to sidestep the most common ...read more

Growing a business is a messy, caffeinated grind that demands decisions faster than you can second-guess them. Among the trickiest calls? Figuring out which outside professionals to trust with your sales and marketing. You can have a great product, a passionate story, a killer team—but if the people guiding your outreach strategy don't get it, you’re toast. That’s why choosing the right external ...read more

The Corporate Transparency Act may require certain U.S. companies to disclose beneficial ownership information to FinCEN to combat financial crimes. While a Texas federal district court’s preliminary injunction puts this requirement on hold, many experts expect that to be overturned. In that event, failure to file could lead to fines of $500 per day, up to a maximum of $10,000, and possible ...read more