Podcasts about Okaloosa

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we kick things off with Congressman Randy Fine, who joins us to discuss rising antisemitism and the push to label the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization. Then, Congressman Jimmy Patronis joins the show to talk about his transition from Florida CFO to Congressman and filing his first bill to investigate the “Biden Big Lie.” Next, financial expert and former mayor Gary Gygi returns with advice for those in their 50s on how to catch up on retirement savings. And to close the show, Brennen Evans—songwriter of the Kiley's Corner theme—is filling in this week to share his own take on Kiley's Corner.www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@breakingbattlegroundsShow sponsors:Invest Yrefy - investyrefy.comOld Glory DepotSupport American jobs while standing up for your values. OldGloryDepot.com brings you conservative pride on premium, made-in-USA gear. Don't settle—wear your patriotism proudly.Learn more at: OldGloryDepot.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.vote4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground' to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comAbout our guest:Randy Fine is a self-made businessman and third-generation Floridian who successfully built and ran three companies, retiring by the age of 40 to spend time with his wife and two sons. As the child of two public educators and a product of public schools, Randy worked full-time while earning his undergraduate degree magna cum laude from Harvard College.He later graduated from Harvard Business School as the youngest MBA in his generation and a Baker Scholar, the school's highest academic honor.In the Florida State House of Representatives, Randy sponsored the largest school choice expansion in U.S. history and has consistently fought for conservative values. As the only Jewish Republican in the Florida Legislature, Randy has championed pro-Israel legislation, leading the fight against antisemitism and promoting a strong U.S.-Israel alliance.Randy's legislative work includes securing hundreds of millions of dollars for infrastructure and environmental preservation, such as hurricane resiliency projects and efforts to stop sewage spills. He is proud to have advocated for individuals with disabilities and assisted in clearing the wait list for services for children with special needs. Randy has pushed legislation to clamp down on illegal immigration, hold insurance companies accountable, lower taxes, and protect the second amendment, which earned him an A rating from the NRA.Committed to advancing the America First agenda, in Congress, Randy will work to cut job-killing regulations, secure the border, strengthen the economy, and ensure future generations can achieve the American Dream.-Jimmy Patronis Jr., a Republican, serves as Congressman for Florida Congressional District 1, encompassing Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties in Florida's Western Panhandle. As a Panhandle native, Jimmy Patronis is a Christian, supporter of President Trump, a staunch defender of 2nd Amendment rights, and a supporter of first responders, law enforcement and America's veterans and active military servicemembers.-Mr. Gygi was hired by the Investment firm Dean Witter (became Morgan Stanley) after college and worked for the firm for about 15 years. During this time he achieved the position of First Vice President, Investment and branch manager of the Midvale, Utah office. Mr. Gygi won numerous sales awards and held the position of Branch Managed Money Coordinator and Branch Insurance Coordinator. Mr. Gygi left Morgan Stanley in 2003 to join the Investment management firm of Smoot Miller Cheney (later became SMC Capital) as a Senior Vice President. Mr. Gygi holds a dual registration so while affiliating with Smoot Miller Cheney; he also was a registered rep with Independent broker/dealer WBB Securities, LLC. In 2008, Mr. Gygi left SMC Capital to found Gygi Capital Management as President and CEO. Gygi Capital serves the Institutional and individual marketplace with investment management solutions. Gygi Capital is a State regulated Registered Investment Advisory firm located in Cedar Hills, Utah. Gygi affiliates with Union Capital Co. which is an independent broker/dealer firm. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

The SS United States, formerly the world's fastest transatlantic passenger liner, is about to become the world's biggest artificial reef. Later this week, the liner will be towed on its last voyage from Philadelphia to Mobile, Alabama, where it'll be stripped of fuel and other biohazards. Then it will be towed to waters off Okaloosa County, which bought the ship to give both sea creatures and divers a refuge. The county also plans a land-based museum honoring the ship's legacy. We speak with Alex Fogg, who's in charge of natural resources for the county. 

BREAKING NEWS: Governor DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in North Florida ahead of a winter storm bringing snow and sleet and more. We recorded an interview Monday with Okaloosa County Emergency Management Director Patrick Maddox. 

Meet Marcus Chambers, the Superintendent of Okaloosa Schools in Niceville, FL. Mr. Chambers has been the Superintendent in Okaloosa since 2019 and has served in a variety of leadership roles in the district, including the "First Year" teacher of the year way back in '99! I had the opportunity to spend some time with Marcus and the leaders from Okaloosa Schools last summer--and WOW--Marcus is a tremendous leader, presenter, and believer in education. I look forward to having him as a guest on the podcast LIVE on Tuesday, 12/10/24, at 4:14 EST/3:15 CT. Join us! #SurviveThrive You can learn more about Superintendent Chambers & Okaloosa Schools here: https://www.okaloosaschools.com/page/... This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elb

Thanksgiving in the 1900s in North Florida, Camp Walton, Okaloosa

pWotD Episode 2753: Matt Gaetz Welcome to Popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 1,217,564 views on Thursday, 14 November 2024 our article of the day is Matt Gaetz.Matthew Louis Gaetz II ( GAYTS; born May 7, 1982) is an American politician who served as the U. S. representative for Florida's 1st congressional district from 2017, until his resignation in November 2024. His district included all of Escambia, Okaloosa, and Santa Rosa counties, and portions of Walton County. A member of the Republican Party, he is widely regarded as a staunch proponent of far-right politics as well as an ally of president-elect Donald Trump. The son of prominent Florida politician Don Gaetz and grandson of North Dakota politician Jerry Gaetz, Gaetz was raised in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. After graduating from the William & Mary Law School in Williamsburg, Virginia, he briefly worked in private practice before running for state representative. He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2010 until 2016, and received national attention for defending Florida's "stand-your-ground law". In 2016, he was elected to the U. S. House of Representatives, and was re-elected in 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024. In 2020, Matt Gaetz was accused of child sex trafficking and statutory rape. Following an investigation, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) decided not to pursue charges against him. Prior to his resignation as representative, Gaetz was also under ethics investigation by the House Ethics Committee for allegations of underage sexual abuse, illegal drug use, sharing inappropriate images and videos on the House floor, misusing state identification records, converting campaign funds for personal use, and accepting impermissible gifts. Gaetz has denied all of the allegations. In October 2023, Gaetz filed a motion to vacate the position of Speaker of the U. S. House of Representatives, resulting in the removal of Kevin McCarthy from his role as Speaker. Gaetz's actions in leading the motion were part of broader tensions within the Republican Party, with many members critical of McCarthy's leadership and handling of various legislative matters. Gaetz has endorsed the Great Replacement theory. In 2021, he called the Anti-Defamation League a "racist organization" after it condemned Tucker Carlson's promotion of Great Replacement theory. Gaetz said that Carlson "is correct about Replacement Theory as he explains what is happening to America". On November 13, 2024, president-elect Donald Trump announced he would nominate Gaetz to serve as United States attorney general. Gaetz resigned from the U. S. House of Representatives shortly after the announcement. His nomination led to surprise, alarm, and negative reception from some Senate Republicans.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:36 UTC on Friday, 15 November 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Matt Gaetz on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Ivy.

In 2022, Stephanie Shepard's son died from a fentanyl overdose. Unfortunately, this is not unusual, as Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties has the highest opioid overdose rate in the state. Vowing that his death not be in vain, she founded Hope Above Fear, a non-profit dedicated to help educate, de-stigmatize and overcome addiction in youth. In this episode, she shares what you need to know as a parent, what you can do and why there is hope.       Guest: Stephanie Shepard https://hopeabovefear.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/hopeabovefear/ | https://www.facebook.com/hopeabovefear Learn more about Escambia County School District: https://ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com/ Host:  Meredith Hackwith Edwards 

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Serge and Clarke begin Season IV with a discussion of the tragic shooting death of a United States Airman in his own home by a Deputy Sheriff in Okaloosa, Florida. Then Serge and Clarke discuss the efforts of Marilyn Mosby and her supporters, including the NAACP, to have the President of the United States pardon her before her sentencing in federal court. Clarke is okay with it; Serge ... not so much! It's an interesting episode with the podcast hosts mostly in disagreement. Where do you stand? 

1:39 Fans urge Taylor swift to dump Travis Kelce after he pushed Andy Reid. 3:16 Okaloosa cop opens fire on his own patrol vehicle with handcuffed man inside. 5:55 Kansas City Parade has 1 shooting with 22 injured. 6:34 Mike Lindell starting his own amazon. 7:51 College students kids getting 2 scholarships for cornhole. 9:12 Justin's Neighbor stole his trash can lid.   Swifties in Shock?! Fans Urge Taylor to Dump Travis After Super Bowl "Red Flag" Is love story over already? Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's whirlwind romance might be hitting a rough patch after fans spotted a MAJOR "red flag" during the Super Bowl.  In this video, we dive deep into the heated moment between Kelce and his coach, and why Swifties are freaking out. Get ready for: Reactions from fans (ranging from heartbroken to outraged!) Expert analysis of Kelce's behavior and its potential impact A closer look at Taylor's past relationships and what she might be looking for Is this the end for Tayvin?! Or is there hope for reconciliation? Don't miss out on this juicy celebrity drama! Hit that subscribe button and smash that notification bell for all the latest updates! P.S. We want to hear YOUR thoughts! Leave a comment below and tell us what YOU think Taylor should do! #TaylorSwift #TravisKelce #SuperBowl #RelationshipDrama #Swifties   Working Perspectives Podcast! WPP News!   Show Links: https://www.tiktok.com/@workingppod?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/workingperspectivespodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/workingperspectivespodcast-100884222318497 https://twitter.com/workingppod https://linktr.ee/Workingperspectives   Hosted by:  Matt Lavelle, Steve Cabot , Liam Reese and Justin Richardson.  

Okaloosa Beach Safety and other area lifeguard programs were created out of the tragedies on June 8, 2003, also known as Black Sunday. Listen to how Okaloosa County and Destin evolved into having a robust, professional lifeguarding program that continues to save lives every year through water safety education, contacts and rescues.

When Melissa Howard was found dead in her Crestview, FL home on January 6th, 2006, the case left investigators stumped. There was no shortage of possible suspects with motive to kill her. But there was a near total lack of physical evidence. Melissa would wait over a decade for justice, as her case proved impossible to solve until investigators used technology that wouldn't be developed until long after her murder. Written by Angela Jorgensen, Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway.    Support Our Sponsors:  Fabric by Gerber Life: Protect your family today with Fabric by Gerber Life by applying at https://www.meetfabric.com/invisible Rocket Money: Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to https://www.rocketmoney.com/invisible  StoryWorth: Go to https://www.storyworth.com/invisible to save $10 on your first purchase! 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Listen as we talk with Charles Rigdon, son of CH "Bull" Rigdon. Bull, for many people, was the face of the fairgrounds for many years. His son Charles recounts the history of the fairgrounds.

Stacey Reed is our guest sharing her testimony and about Lauren's Legacy Pregnancy Center.  Lauren's Legacy provides support to women and men with pregnancies in Walton and Okaloosa counties. Lauren's Legacy's mission is to share the hope of Christ, champion human life and be a resource for for women and men.  For more information:Laurens Legacy Pregnancy Center16019 Hwy 331, BusinessFreeport, FL 32439web: https://laurenslegacy.net/850-974-0342Info@laurenslegacy.netFor more information contact us atrtrdestiny@gmail.com

Today's story comes to you from the 1950s,  from a gentleman named Jimmy G Warr Sr. who was a boy living in Fort Walton at the time. He and his friends – the three amigos – had discovered what I have dreamed about for years living in beautiful Okaloosa County and it landed their story in every newspaper across the country.

For 50 years, the Endangered Species Act has protected America's imperiled plants and animals. Mark Madison, Historian for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, shares about the history of the Endangered Species Act during its 50th Anniversary year. All Americans can take pride in the fact that, under the ESA, the California condor, grizzly bear, Okaloosa darter, whooping crane, and black-footed ferret have all been brought back from the brink of extinction. It has helped to create a better understanding of how human activities can impact the environment and how we can work together to protect it. We can also celebrate that many other species no longer need ESA protection and have been removed from the list of endangered and threatened species, including the bald eagle—the very symbol of our nation's strength.

Matthew Louis Gaetz II is an American lawyer and politician who has served as the U.S. representative for Florida's 1st congressional district since 2017. The district includes portions of Walton County and most of Escambia, Okaloosa, and Santa Rosa counties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rock By the Sea, Live in Chicago, and more!Aaron Patrick (lead vox/guitar), Aaron Bright (keyboards/backup vox), and John “JB” Benham IV (drums) return the BoatCast to relive their favorite Rock Boat XXII memories. For those who missed it, these guys absolutely NAILED their first TRB opportunity and will surely be back for additional boats. GLM has an an upcoming house concert in Chicago that will be recorded live. It will be an “intimate and acoustic evening with Green Light Morning (trio) and a special supporting guest Shannon LaBrie! Seating is VERY limited and advanced RSVP is highly recommended. Your VIP Experience includes: - Laughter - Stories - Camaraderie - One-on-One. Get your tickets here: https://www.bandsintown.com/t/104120033?app_id=WIX_green-light-morning&came_from=267&utm_medium=api&utm_source=public_api&utm_campaign=ticketGLM has also been a staple at Rock By The Sea, a non-profit that benefits charities providing direct support to those in need. (Aaron Patrick is on the board of this incredible organization). The upcoming concert event will be held in Okaloosa, FL May 3rd-7th and will feature a lineup filled with members of the Rock Boat Family. Aaron P will be hosting a Cornhole tournament and Aaron B's Euchre event was so popular that it already sold out! Tickets and information can be found at: https://events.bizzabo.com/RBTSOkaloosa2023/homeGreen Light Morning can be found at : Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/greenlightmorningInstagram:https://instagram.com/greenlightmorning?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Website:https://www.greenlightmorning.com/YouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCr76jEDNySl4NP--1HoobzAThe BoatCast thanks our sponsors, including https://wwwLifeCoachingForWomenPhysicians.com and https://www.novitskymd.com for hosting our podcast. Boutique Mind Doctors offers virtual child therapy sessions in philadelphia and the Philly suburbs. Psychiatrists specialized in ADHD.

The Arbennie Pritchett Water Reclamation Facility treats 7-10 million gallons of water every day. The facility was built in 2005 and was named after a man who spent his life serving the County, Bennie as he was known, was a wastewater operator for the County.

Children's Volunteer Health Network (CVHN) eliminates barriers to accessible, affordable health care for Northwest Florida children in need through mobile solutions and community partnerships. Serving nine schools in Okaloosa and Walton counties and assisting organizations such as Children in Crisis and Destin Boys + Girls Club, CVHN's two state-of-the-art mobile dental clinics provide 100-percent free preventative and restorative dental care to eligible children in grades K through 5. It also recognizes the challenge that lack of access to mental health care presents to children and families. When less than 15 percent of children in poverty receive mental health support, CVHN is adding mental health services to provide needed help for kids and the community. Lisa and CVHN executive director Megan Trent talk about all the nonprofit is doing in 2023, including the second annual Soiree on the Bay fundraiser coming up March 10–11, 2023. Then, Dr. Iysha Cawthon hops on the podcast to discuss how providing children with preventative and restorative dental care not only increased their physical health but also their mental health, confidence, school performance, and more. LET'S CONNECT: Instagram: @viespeaks YouTube: (@VIEtelevision | WATCH VIE Speaks) Website: viemagazine.com CONNECT WITH CVHN: Instagram: @cvhnkids05 Website: cvhnkids.org Soiree on the Bay: cvhnkids.org/soiree-on-the-bay A special thank you to Metamorph Blooms for sponsoring today's episode. For sponsorship inquiries, please contact kelly@viemagazine.com and hailey@viemagazine.com. 

Take a drive around Okaloosa County and you are sure to come across the names of small towns or should I say communities that don't have much prominence on a map and without some simple signage you probably wouldn't know they even existed. This episode is about one of these communities, Dorcas Just outside of the city limits of Crestview heading east on U.S. Highway 90 past the Shoal River and past the Emerald Coast Zoo, you'll hit the intersection of County Road 393 in another not so well-known community of Deerland. Turn north and you are well on your way to the Community of Dorcas. You'll pass the Shoal River once again and you'll see a white sandy beach area on one of the banks, an area I'm told that locals use to or may still, gather for relaxation and socializing. The Dorcas Baptist Church has the most signage and there's a reason the community kind of centers around the church area. The name itself, Dorcas, has origins in the Bible mentioned in both the New Testament books of Acts and Peter as a woman known for her good works and acts of mercy. To learn more about this community I went to a Dorcas local, who just so happens to be the Executive Director of the Baker Block museum.

On this episode of FLASHBACK we explore how people in Okaloosa County used to talk and write and express themselves through the years.

The Pensacola Sports High School All Star Football Game will take place tonight at 7 p.m. at the Booker T. Washington High School football stadium. Approximately 85 senior football players from schools across Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties have been selected to participate.  Ray Palmer has the details.

#fitness  #swim #podcast  https://ecfitnessfoundation.org/Did you know you could play water polo in Destin Florida ?This Episode of Luxe Life Discovered has guest Kathi Heapy The Emerald Coast Fitness Foundation is a public charity formed to develop physical fitness and water safety among the youth and adults of Okaloosa County by providing facilities and programs that will deliver opportunities for instruction, training, and competitive excellence, primarily in the sports of swimming, running, and cycling. The Emerald Coast Fitness Foundation proudly manages the Taj Renee Community Aquatic Center (Destin), the Bernie R. Lefebvre Aquatic Center (FWB), and the ROC Pool (Crestview).

This is an addition to our very first episode of FLASHBACK which explored the history of the Racetrack, once located off of Racetrack Road. James Ward reached out to FLASHBACK and we were able to talk with him about his memories of this track from the 1950s. We were also able to explore a notable figure in Okaloosa County history, Silas Gibson. Thanks for listening and we'll see around town.

Steven is a 20-year veteran of Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office. During his time with the Sheriff's Office Steven also spent seven years assigned as a Task Force Officer for the US Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force based in Pensacola, FL. While serving a warrant with the task force Steven was shot numerous times, including once in the face. As a result of his actions, Steven was awarded the Congressional Badge of Bravery, United States Marshal's Purple Heart, and the Medal of Valor from Santa Rosa County. Steven has since retired from the Okaloosa county Sheriff's Office and is currently working as an inspector with the Walton County Sheriff's Office.Book a free discovery call on how to Keep The Fire Burning in your relation or develope an Overcoming Obstacles mindset at https://calendly.com/enduringthebadge/15minFollow me on social Instagram at enduringthebadgepodcast & jerryfireandfuel for updates.

Okaloosa County has the distinction of being the first County in the state to accomplish certain "Firsts". Listen to the stories of becoming a Purple Heart County, the first Special Olympics County and how Fish Aggregating Devices are a game changer for anglers in the Gulf of Mexico. Need more Okaloosa County government information? - Go to MyOkaloosa.com

We will take through the history of the Brooks Bridge and give you an update on the replacement project currently underway. More info on the replacement project by FDOT can be found at https://nwflroads.com/projects/415474-2 In the 1930s the state saw the need to connect northwest Florida to south Florida on a highway system that would require a fair amount of bridges. The Gulf Coast Highway system, aka the Florida Loop would go from Pensacola to Tampa. According to news articles, in 1931 funds began being allocated to build bridges to make this idea come true. Yes folks we are talking about the Brooks Bridge. We've had two Brooks Bridges since the 1930s and were about to see a third. You can already see buildings and signs being removed to make way for the new one. The construction of the new one as you may know, is being overseen by the Florida Department of Transportation.    

Grab your headphones or your Bluetooth and check out this awesome interview with April HIght and Jessie Howell on the Foster Parenting Process. This interview was alarming, educational, & fascinating. April & Jessie shared with us: Being aligned with your purpose Aligned with your gifts and talents Impostor syndrome comes from comparison and judgment and much more

The Florida International Motor Speedway Destin was going to be a 2.5 triangular track with a 60,000 person seating capacity. The announcement for the track was made in newspapers Jan. 1, 1971. Listen to how this track almost became part of the Emerald Coast landscape.

Today we talk about a New York City store clerk is facing 2 degree murder charges after being attacked. Also "Elon Musk" might be forced to buy Twitter. a Okaloosa guy tries to out run the cops on a Lawnmower.

On today's show we talk with Brant Peacher of AnglerUp with Brant out of Pensacola, FL. He tells us about an epic weekend Tarpon fishing at the Okaloosa Island Pier. We talk about why they might've been in that area in such great numbers & Brant tells us about his bait of choice. We also get a quick refresher on the "rules of the road" for Tarpon fishing on the pier. I love episodes like this because anyone can go to a local pier and have access to a great migratory tarpon fishery, you don't need a boat or much of anything other than a capable rod & reel. Check out previous podcast episodes for suggestions on the preferred tarpon setup. 

We'll get into whether German U-boats actually infiltrated the shores of the Choctaw Bay, and what would have happened if it turned into the largest seaport in the world as some early developers wanted And of course we will discuss the role of the nightlife in the early years of Shalimar. We will also get into a story about a not so widely know area of Shalimar, Black Point.

We explore the origin story of who built Water Boggan on Okaloosa Island in the late 1970s. Thanks to Harvey Fleming for this look into Okaloosa history.

We don't think much about County seats or what they mean. When Okaloosa County was formed in 1915 by the state legislature, a temporary County seat had to be named and Milligan was chosen. Listen to how they got the seat and how they lost it.

Listen to AFSOC historians discuss the early history of Hurlburt Field and AFSOC, as well as some funny, serious and patriotic stories about this elite group known as the Air Commandos. Learn more about Okaloosa County services at myokaloosaa.com

Prevention of Domestic violence and Cassi Carli Cassie Carli's disappearance has focused the attention on the issue of domestic violence, even though many details have not been released surrounding her death. On Sunday, Sheriff Bob Johnson was asked if Carli and her ex-boyfriend Marcus Spanevelo had any domestic violence history. He said he believed Carli had filed a domestic violence injunction. Court records reveal several domestic-related cases between Cassi Carli and Marcus Spanevelo two, that have been filed in at least two Northwest Florida counties. Reporters spoke to the Executive Director for Safe Connections, a non-profit that provides supervised visitation and safe exchanges for families who are dealing with abuse or domestic violence. "We need the victims out there to know that we're here and that they can reach out to us," Sharon Rogers said. "They can have their attorneys reach out to us." Rogers says they basically stand between a victimized parent and their victimizer to ensure custody exchanges are safe as they can be. "We will get them set up, talk to both parents, and figure out a time a day that they need to exchange," Rogers said. "We work with what the court has given them, what our hours are, what their limitations are, and we find the safest way to do their child exchange." She says hearing that Carli was last seen after doing a custody exchange of her 4-year-old daughter Saylor is heartbreaking. "We have all been just sick, absolutely sick about it," Rogers said. "Because this is what we do. It just sickens us." She tells Channel she wants to make sure that moving forward no other family has to go through what the Carli's are. "Nobody that's in a case of any allegation of domestic violence will pay anything," Rogers said. "We provide our services without charge." The non-profit has three locations in Okaloosa and Walton counties where people can also safely make custody exchanges. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/otcpod1/support

Northwest Florida State College has grown to be a premiere Junior College, recognized nationally for academics and athletics. Listen to past and present presidents, former students, and other historic recollections about the institution's history and some exciting new projects on the horizon.

Lannie Corbin, Sheila Bishop and William Prince discuss their memories while working behind-the-scenes at the Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival. Listen to what they learned about the personalities of artists such as Rick Springfield, Charlie Daniels, the Dixie Chicks and Billy Ray Cyrus.

Water Boggan and its various names throughout the years created memories for thousands of children and their families beginning in 1977 on Okaloosa Island. The park was dismantled in the early 2000s but the memories live on in those who visited the park. On this episode of FLASHBACK we talked with two lifeguards who worked at the park for a behind-the-scene look into the park.

Laurel Hill, Florida is home of the Hoboes - Want to know how it got that name? A unique part of our County is the City of Laurel Hill. Incorporated in 1905, the 3-square-mile Laurel Hill is the county's oldest city. Laurel Hill is a quiet place, low-key in my opinion and has the feel of happiness that surrounds what you might think of when you think small rural town in America. It sits just a hop and a skip from the Alabama State line along State Road 85 and its one place in the County that will get snow on occasion in the winter. One thing that sticks out to me and probably many outsiders traveling through the town, is the mascot associated with the local school. Laurel Hill is the home of the Hoboes. I was both surprised and curious about this when I moved to the area in 2005. This isn't your typical tigers, gators, wildcats kind of mascot. So why the hobos? And what is a hobo?

Listen as we take you back to the start of Goofy Golf in the late 1950s and all the years until the present day. We spoke with relatives of the first owner and founder, James "Jimmy" Hayes as well as Bob Fleskes, who owned Goofy Golf from 1971-2011 and the current owner Chris Clements.

Over the years Northwest Florida and Okaloosa County was the set for movies dating back to the 1940s like Twelve O'clock High (1949) starring Gregory Peck about aircrews in the United States Army's Eighth Air Force, who flew daylight bombing missions against Nazi Germany. There was  Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo (1944) based on the real-life experiences of the pilots and crew of the famed Doolittle Raid.    John Wayne's “The Green Berets,” was filmed at Eglin and more recently a movie called Frogs in 1972 where an upper class family who hunted and killed through the years and nature, including large bullfrogs rise up and attack them on an island. Its no surprise that this did not win an Academy Award We also had Transformers: Dark of the Moon and Truman Show filmed in nearby Seaside in South Walton. One of the most notable ones was filmed in Shalimar, Destin and Navarre was JAWS II, Starring Roy Scheider, who was known to frequent the local bars when they weren't shooting the film

Racetrack Road is also named State Road 188. It is exactly  2.581 miles long. Racetrack Road also has another name, that many people may not have noticed. On the west end of Racetrack Road a signs reads Brian D Little Road, designated by the State Legislature in 2006.  Its also well represented on the County Commission dais. Three districts are represented along the road by Commissioners Goodwin, Boyles and Ketchel. Because it is a state road, it is maintained by Florida Department of Transportation. LISTEN TO HEAR MORE

Get your pen and paper ready! This podcast is full of valuable information  to help Veterans and  military spouses prepare and find employment opportunities and career resources in your local area or desired location. Terry Cowan, Veteran and Military Family Program Manger and Sarah Ambriz, Director of Communications and Public Relations for CareerSource Okaloosa Walton County, FL.  Both of our guests are military veterans themselves and they provide a wealth of information that you won't want to miss. Terry and Sarah speak about the variety of services they provide locally and services that are available nationwide. Don't wait, start planning and set goals to secure your future! Resources: CareerSource Okaloosa Walton www.careersourceokaloosawalton.com Career One Stop - www.careeronestop.org - click on tab that states "find local help" American Job Center https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/american-job-centers.aspxEmploy Florida www.employFlorida.comSupport the show (http://weblink.donorperfect.com/BehindTheWarrior)

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