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Rock United Rocks!

Rock United, presented by Gulf Power Company, is back for its second year as a virtual event! This singing competition and fundraiser features Okaloosa and Walton counties’ most talented musical artists in head-to-head competition. Money raised during Rock United will benefit United Way Emerald Coast (UWEC), a local volunteer-governed organization that works with corporate and […]

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The Man in the Arena

By Lori Leath Smith “This was a righteous fight—a fight for truth. There’s God and truth. I couldn’t have faced this without God and the truth.” When local resident and retired Navy SEAL Chief, Eddie Gallagher, was suddenly arrested on September 11, 2018, at the medical facility where he was receiving treatment for traumatic brain […]

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Heartland BancCorp Establishes Loan and Deposit Production Office in NW Florida

Ashley Vannoy to Lead New LPO/DPO Heartland BancCorp, (“Heartland” and “the company”) (OTCQX: HLAN), parent company of Heartland Bank (“Bank”), today announced the establishment of a Northwest Florida Region Loan and Deposit Production Office led by Ashley Vannoy, Senior Vice President. This new market in Destin will allow for a focus on strategic growth for […]

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Women in Science Conference September 9th

The Emerald Coast Science Center’s Fifth Annual Women in Science Conference is scheduled for September 9, 2021 at Northwest Florida State College. Pursuing a degree and an occupation in STEM career fields can open countless doors for a lifetime. At the Women in Science Conference, the goal is to inspire the next generation of female […]

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Rockwell and Tharp Have Come a Long Way!

By David White The creative genius that is the combination of Kristi Rockwell and Cameron Tharp have come a long way from the Hawaiian Island of Maui, where they met by chance more than a dozen years ago. Cameron, a rather unassuming man, was working as an international business consultant, and Kristi was working as […]

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International Coastal Cleanup Slated for September 18th in South Walton

Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles, in partnership with Visit South Walton, will once again host the International Coastal Cleanup in 2020. The Volunteer Beach Ambassador Team invites all community members and visitors to the Emerald Coast to join in the efforts to clean up the beaches of South Walton on Saturday morning, September 18th, […]

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Walton County Launches Virtual Public Comment Process for Public Meetings

The Walton County Board of County Commissioners has approved a process to allow members of the public who cannot attend a County public meeting in person the ability to provide virtual public comment. This new process was instituted beginning with the August 10, 2021 regular meeting of the Walton County Board of County Commissioners. Following […]

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The St. Joe Company Begins Development of a New Master Planned Community in Mexico Beach

A new master planned community is coming soon to Mexico Beach developed by the St. Joe Company. Located approximately 12 miles from the Tyndall Air Force Base near U.S. Highway 98 and the town’s public boat ramp, the 554-acre community will begin with 42 townhomes with site work now underway. Future phases planned include additional […] Read More

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Be Yourself

You can make the world a better place. Discover wisdom and peace. The post Be Yourself appeared first on South Walton Life | 30A News, Events and Community Information. Read More