The shutdown is the first since 2013, when tea party Republicans — in a strategy not unlike the one Schumer is employing now — sought to use a must-pass funding bill to try to force then-President Barack Obama to delay implementation of his marquee health care law.

Come join the fun by registering from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5, at Faith Assembly Hall at 306 S Geronimo St. in  Miramar Beach. A membership fee of $10 per person buys you friendship, special offers and a chance at door prizes. Dozens of activities (most of them free to members) offer something for everyone. But even better are the new friends you’ll make here in your winter nesting place. Full information can be found at waltoncountysnowbirds.comThe next [...]

On the night before what will go down in local history as the "second ice storm but mostly just hella cold," I was driving down Racetrack Road when I noticed a large wreck. There were emergency vehicles and lights flashing on both sides of the road.I couldn't have missed the accident, but what I did almost miss was a group of firefighters walking across the dark road in front of my car, visible only by reflective patches on the bottom of their pants.My daughter spotted them [...]

It was a foot-stomping, knee-slapping old-fashioned hillbilly Tuesday morning as Dennis “Moonshine” Rader introduced his unique performance style to the appreciative Destin snowbirds. The laughter was second only to the thunderous applause as he received a standing ovation. If you missed him or would just like to enjoy more of him, he will be performing at the Destin Community Center Sunday evening, Jan. 21. Tickets are just $10 at the door.Next Tuesday the snowbirds [...]

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Six individuals and organizations have filed a legal challenge against the proposed Cypress Lakes development that has been approved for the west end of County Highway 30A.Walton County Board of County Commissioners approved the development in December and the suit was filed in Circuit Court on Jan. 10.The suit was filed by Judah Imhoff, who lives across the road from the proposed development; Norman and Theresa Froeshner, who live next to the proposed development in Beachview [...]

Well, it has been a rough start to the 2018 season but the Snowbirds of Fort Walton Beach are not to be deterred: We have registered in record numbers, closing in on 600, and have begun to enjoy the hospitality and beauty of the Emerald Coast.The first social of the year was held at the Crab Trap on The Boardwalk, and nearly 150 members enjoyed sharing stories of home along with good food and lots of cheering for their favorite NFL team on the big screen during the playoffs. Prior to [...]