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Business Spotlight Alert! We’ve got several incredible local businesses in the running for our next Spotlight Winner—and trust us, you’ll want to check them out:

Coastal Corner

Beachtown Dog

Red String Rescue

Nauti Juice Cafe

Mallory Lynn Photography

Each one brings something special to our community, and now it’s your turn to help shine a light on your favorite!

Want a chance to win or support your top pick? Head over to our page and check out the pinned post for all the details on how to get involved in the Business Spotlight.

Voting begins: September 12, 2025 Entry deadline: Submit by 12:59 PM on September 10, 2025

Let’s celebrate the heart of Edgewater—our local gems!


🚧 Website Maintenance Notice

Scheduled Closure: September 30, 2025

We will be temporarily closing our website on September 30, 2025 to perform essential updates and improvements. This scheduled maintenance is part of our ongoing commitment to provide you with a faster, safer, and more enjoyable experience.

🔧 What to Expect:

  • The website will be unavailable for the full day

  • Access to services, content, and user accounts will be paused

  • All systems will resume normal operation on October 1, 2025

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work behind the scenes to enhance your experience. If you have any urgent inquiries during this time, please contact us at [your support email or contact info].

Thank you for being part of our community!


Florida Court Strikes Down Open Carry Ban—State Now Recognized as Open Carry

In a landmark ruling that reverberates across the state and beyond, the Florida First District Court of Appeal has declared Florida’s longstanding ban on the open carry of firearms unconstitutional, instantly transforming the Sunshine State into an open carry jurisdiction. The decision represents a seismic shift in Florida’s gun policy and is being hailed by Second Amendment advocates as a long-overdue victory for constitutional rights.

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📰 Breaking Barriers Behind Bars: Florida Woman Becomes First Female CDL Graduate at Walton County Jail

DeFuniak Springs, FL — In a groundbreaking achievement, 25-year-old Ajiah Gee has become the first female inmate to graduate from the Walton County Jail’s Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program, earning her Class A CDL with no restrictions. The milestone marks a significant step forward for rehabilitation efforts in Florida’s correctional system, and a powerful example of second chances in action.

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