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The Wausau Possum Festival happens this year on Saturday, August 1, 2026, and celebrates the ubiquitous opossum, while providing a platform for political candidates to ‘see and be seen’. Here’s a look…

A look back 9 years at a Real Florida Magazine interview with Dalton Carter, Founder in 1970 of the Wausau, Florida Possum Festival, on Wednesday, July 27, 2017, as produced by Goulding.

Hot, hot, hot! Today’s heat index today is expected to reach 105-115 degrees, with the hotter values within the Extreme Heat Warning. On Wednesday, the heat index should be just as hot…

The first peacetime all-Black army regiment, which we honor on Buffalo Soldiers Day, July 28th each year, was formed mainly to keep order in the Wild West after the Civil War. In…

Beverly June Mizell, 94, of Chipley, Florida, passed from this life on July 20, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. June was born on June 6, 1932 in Barnesville,…

As of July 27, 2026, the term “data center” frequently appears in discussions about energy use, artificial intelligence expansion, and local development. Yet the concept itself is far more foundational and longstanding…

Part 1- Here’s a photographic retrospective to 14 years ago from across Northwest Florida, as seen in these nostalgic images by Goulding. See entire gallery on Facebook at Real Florida Magazine.

Northwest Florida is expected to experience dangerous heat through Wednesday, with Tuesday forecast to be the hottest day. Heat index values could exceed 110°, making outdoor conditions dangerous. Stay safe by: –…

Flock Safety’s automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras—commonly called Flock cameras—have become one of the most widely deployed surveillance technologies in the United States. The Atlanta-based company operates a network reported to…

As of July 27, 2026, data centers—particularly those supporting artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing—continue to expand rapidly amid surging digital demand. While resource challenges dominate many discussions, industry analyses, government reports,…

Drivers within 10 miles of Chipley have a narrow but real spread of options this week for regular unleaded gasoline, with prices ranging from $3.70 to just under $4.00 a gallon, according…

As of the morning of Monday, July 27, 2026 (around 8:00–12:00 NY/EST time, market open), live spot prices from major sources including Kitco and Trading Economics stood approximately as follows: Gold: Bid…

Bagpipe Appreciation Day is an annual holiday celebrated on July 27. This day celebrates an ancient musical instrument known as the bagpipe. These musical instruments date back thousands of years and have…

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…

Family Dollar, Dollar General, and Dollar Tree are leading U.S. discount retail chains that operate small-box stores selling low-priced household goods, consumables, personal care items, seasonal merchandise, and limited groceries. They target…

In the fast-paced world of digital photography, where smartphones and mirrorless cameras make capturing moments effortless, a persistent debate rages among enthusiasts and professionals alike: the peril of “paralysis by analysis.” This…

Holistic therapy is a type of treatment that attempts to address the entire person. It integrates spiritual, emotional, and mental well-being with physical well-being. The purpose of this therapy is to help…

A contract dispute between The Wall Street Journal and its freelance photojournalists has grown into what may be the visual-media industry’s most closely watched labor fight of the year, pitting hundreds of…

Part 4- Cheerleaders from Roulhac Middle School in Chipley, Florida are preparing once again to make their annual visit to ‘Studio B’, the production facility at Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley,…

Part 3- Cheerleaders from Roulhac Middle School in Chipley, Florida are preparing once again to make their annual visit to ‘Studio B’, the production facility at Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley,…

Tri-County Airport (FAA LID: KBCR, formerly 1J0), also referred to in connection with Graceville, Florida, is a public-use general aviation airport in the western Florida Panhandle. It is located at 1983 Tri-County…

In a move widely criticized as an attack on press freedom, the Pentagon barred independent still photographers from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s briefings on the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military conflict with Iran after…

The Chipley 8U All-Star softball team is preparing to take the next step in an outstanding postseason journey as they set their sights on competing in the 2026 Dixie Softball World Series,…

Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida is now offering a new 4-day Photography Program class week, allowing students a 3-day weekend and enhanced opportunities to hold down a part-time job while…

OK, keyboard warriors- get ready to get all steamed up and enter the fray as we list our thoughts on the (mainly) consensus-based 100 most influential guitar players and musicians of all…