Russia unleashed one of its heaviest attacks yet on Ukraine’s capital on July 2, 2026, killing at least 18 people and injuring dozens more in what Ukrainian officials called a “massive” barrage…
Part 1- Vernon, Florida Celebrates America’s ‘Big, Beautiful Birthday’ on Saturday, July 4, 2026
Part 1- Join Vernon, Florida on Saturday, July 4, 2026 for the annual 4th of July Patriotic Celebration, with a parade at 5pm (line up at 4pm) through Downtown Vernon. Festivities will…
Photography 101: What Separates Beginners and Intermediates from Professional Photographers?
Photography levels defy strict certification, yet clear developmental stages emerge from community consensus and veteran reflection. Understanding them guides realistic progress without self-delusion. Beginners arrive excited with entry-level gear, relying on automation…
Join Real Florida Magazine for the Lynn Haven, Florida July 4 Celebration and Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026
Join Real Florida Magazine for the Annual Lynn Haven, Florida July 4 Celebration and Parade in Lynn Haven, Florida as it kicks off on Saturday, July 3, 2026 in downtown Lynn Haven,…
How To Convince Someone To Get Help For Their Mental Health
By: Stan Popovich There are many reasons why some people are reluctant to get help for their mental health or addiction issues. In addition, many people are not sure what to do…
Part 1- A Look Back at 2019 Wausau, Florida ‘Possum King and Queen Contest’ on Friday, August 2, 2019
The 57th Annual Wausau, Florida Possum Festival kicks off on Friday, August 1, 2026 in downtown Wausau with the traditional ‘Possum King and Queen Contest’ as seen in Part 1 of these…
July 3 is American Redneck Day
American Redneck Day is celebrated on July 3 every year across the country. The festivities are loudest in the south of America, where people are more commonly characterized as rednecks. American Redneck…
JoAnne Fuller DeVane, 92 of Panama City, Florida Passes on July 2, 2026 at Mathison Retirement Community
JoAnne Fuller DeVane, age 92, of Panama City, Florida passed away July 2, 2026, at Mathison Retirement Community in Panama City, Florida. She was born on May 18, 1934, in Union Springs,…
Panama City, Florida City Commission Virtual Workshop on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (Video)
The Panama City, Florida City Commission held a Virtual Workshop on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 as seen in the video (below).
Supreme Court Upholds Transgender Sports Bans: “Fairness for Girls” or “Cruel Discrimination”?
In a seismic 6-3 decision on June 30, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld state laws in West Virginia and Idaho barring transgender girls from competing on girls’ and women’s school sports…
A Look Back at 2022 Wausau, Florida Possum Festival, Kicks Off 57th Annual Event With Parade on Saturday, August 1, 2026
The 57th Annual Wausau, Florida Possum Festival will kick off on Saturday, August 1, 2026 in downtown Wausau, with the traditional parade at 9AM, inclusive of first responders, pageant queens, local businesses…
Rebecca Ann Schils, 64 of Chipley, Florida Passes on June 27, 2026 at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay in Panama City
Rebecca Ann Schils, 64 of Chipley, passed from this life on June 27, 2026 at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay in Panama City, Florida. Becky was born on December 19, 1961 in Lompoc,…
Hazel Holley Harcus, 81 of Bonifay, Florida Passes on June 29, 2026
Hazel Holley Harcus, age 81, of Bonifay, Florida passed away June 29, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 23, 1944, in Bonifay, Florida to the late Dan William Holley…
Karen Sue Johnson, 69 of Bonifay, Florida Passes on June 29, 2026
Karen Sue Johnson, age 69 of Bonifay, Florida passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at her home in Bonifay. Born Friday, April 12, 1957 in Louisville, Kentucky, she was the daughter…
July 2 is Made in the USA Day
Made In The USA Day spotlights American manufacturing and ingenuity every July 2. This day encourages consumers to prioritize domestically produced goods, supporting local jobs and strengthening the national economy. Explore the…
Sam’s Club Fuel Center Offers Standout Savings at $3.28 Regular July 1, 2026
Panama City drivers are finding notable relief at membership clubs amid Florida’s average regular gas price of about $3.81 per gallon (AAA, July 1, 2026). The clear leader for cheapest regular unleaded…
Hazel Holley Harcus, 81 of Bonifay, Florida Passes on June 29, 2026
Hazel Holley Harcus, age 81, of Bonifay, Florida passed away June 29, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 23, 1944, in Bonifay, Florida to the late Dan William Holley…
Mexico Beach, Florida Holds City Council Workshop on Monday, June 29, 2026 (Video)
The City of Mexico Beach, Florida held a City Council Workshop on Monday, June 29, 2026 as seen in this video (below).
Walton County, Florida Board of County Commissioners Meet on June 30, 2026 (Video)
The Walton County, Florida Board of County Commissioners met on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 as seen in this video (below).
July 1 is Zip Code Day
ZIP Code Day arrives every July 1, honoring the numerical system that transformed mail delivery across the United States. This day recognizes the efficiency and precision that ZIP codes bring to our…
Vernon, Florida Schedules Monthly Workshop on Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The City of Vernon, Florida has scheduled a Monthly Workshop on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, as seen in the agenda (below).
A Look Back a Decade as Slocomb, Alabama Celebrates 2016 Slocomb Tomato Festival
Here’s a look back a decade as Slocomb, Alabama Celebrates the Annual Tomato Festival on June 18, 2016, as seen in these images by Goulding. See the entire gallery on Facebook at…
A Nostalgic Look Back at 2015 in Chipley, Florida
Here’s a look back a few years to Chipley, Florida in full bloom, as seen in these images from 2015 by Goulding. See the entire gallery on Facebook at Real Florida Magazine.
June 30 is Social Media Day
First, there was the telephone, then the fax machine, and then social media — a revolutionary way of communicating. Since its creation, people have been able to connect with each other like…
George Wesley Cleveland Jr., 76 of Chipley, Florida Passes on June 25, 2026
George Wesley Cleveland Jr. age 76 of Chipley , passed away peacefully on June 25th 2026. He was born January 26 ,1950 in Hattiesburg , MS and moved to Chipley , FL…