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Community News
Read Section →Texting While Driving: What Fort Walton Beach Drivers Need to Know About Florida Law
Fort Walton Beach drivers need to understand Florida's texting and driving laws, which prohibit sending or reading texts while driving and include stricter rules in school and construction zones.
Apr 17
Local Estheticians See Growing Interest in Chemical Peels
Apr 17
Community Sports
Read Section →New Guidelines Could Change How Florida Doctors Treat Childhood Infections
New guidelines seek to curb unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions for children with common upper respiratory infections. The recommendations address concerns about antibiotic overuse and potential side effects. Experts emphasize many of these infections are viral and do not respond to antibiotics.
Apr 17
Orlando Magic Stunned in Play-In Loss, Eye Offseason Redemption
Apr 17
Local Business
Read Section →Why Bathroom Refinishing Beats a Full Remodel—Faster, Cleaner, Smarter
Fort Walton Beach homeowners are discovering that bathroom refinishing offers a faster, cleaner, and more cost-effective alternative to a full remodel, saving time and money.
Apr 17
Texting While Driving: What Fort Walton Beach Drivers Need to Know About Florida Law
Apr 17
Schools & Kids
Read Section →Florida Students' Tobacco Use on the Rise, National Report Shows
A recent report in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) indicates a rise in the use of emerging tobacco products like e-cigarettes and hookahs among middle and high school students. The study highlights a trend in tobacco use within this demographic.
Apr 17
Florida Public Libraries Weigh Impact of Digital Textbook Shift
Apr 17
Health & Wellness
Read Section →Botox for Migraines: A Local Option for Fort Walton Beach Residents
Fort Walton Beach residents now have a local option for chronic migraine treatment, with Emerald Coast Neurology on Eglin Parkway offering Botox injections.
Apr 17
TMJ Awareness Event Held at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
Apr 17
Sun Spot Removal
Apr 17
Understanding Neck Pain and Cervical Dystonia in Fort Walton Beach
Apr 17
Sun Spot Removal
Apr 17
Daily Fun
Read Section →The Golden Ratio: Nature's Secret Code in Your Own Backyard
Ever wondered why some flowers look so perfect? Or why seashells spiral in such an appealing way? The answer may lie in a mathematical sequence that's all around us.
Apr 17
The Price of Free: Are "Buy Now, Pay Later" Services Worth It?
Apr 17
The Tipping Point: Does the Future of Service Lie in Automation?
Apr 17
The Double-Edged Sword of "Having a Voice
Apr 17
The Algorithm and the Argument: Are Online Echo Chambers Inevitable?
Apr 17
State News
Read Section →National
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Minnesota Dad Charged in Protest Shove Over Child Filming
A tense confrontation at a Bloomington protest escalated when a father shoved a counterprotester's phone away from his child, prompting a punch that broke his nose. The counterprotester now faces felony assault charges while wearing a bulletproof vest. The 'No Kings' rally clash highlights rising tensions in political demonstrations.
Apr 17
Trump Expands Visa Bans on 26 in Western Hemisphere Crackdown
Apr 17
Ex-DHS Official: Iran Capable of U.S. Attacks via Cartels, Cyber Networks
Apr 17
DNA Unmasks Columbia River Remains as Missing Martin Family
Apr 17
U.S. Births Hit 3.6M in 2025, Down 1% Amid 23-Year Plunge
Apr 17
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