For more than 125 years, Hancock Whitney has helped individuals, families, and businesses build stronger financial futures while supporting the communities that we call home. On 8/01/26, One Florida Bank will merge…
2026 Wausau, Florida Possum Festival Scheduled for Saturday, August 1, 2026
With a change in the starting time for the annual parade (9AM instead of 10AM), the 2026 Wausau Possum Festival happens this year on Saturday, August 1, 2026, and celebrates the ubiquitous…
Join Real Florida Magazine as Wausau, Florida Possum Festival Kicks Off with Possum King & Queen Contest on Friday, July 31, 2026
The 57th Annual Wausau, Florida Possum Festival will kick off on Friday, July 31, 2026 at the Possum Palace with the crowning of the new Possum King and Possum Queen, as seen…
July 31 is National Avocado Day
So said early 20th-century adventurer and U.S. Department of Agriculture botanist, David Fairchild, when he introduced the gorgeous fruits to the U.S. And he was right. Avocados are creamy, delicious, vitamin-heavy symbols…
Washington County, Florida Board of Commissioners Meets on July 28, 2026 (Video)
The Washington County, Florida Board of Commissioners met on July 28, 2026 as seen in this video (below).
Joseph Pratt Duncan, 79 of Cottondale, Florida Passes on July 29, 2026 at Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama
Joseph “Joe” Pratt Duncan, 79 of Cottondale, Florida went home to be with the Lord on July 29, 2026 at Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama. Joe was born on January 26, 1947,…
Catherine Owens, 93 of Bonifay, Florida Passes on July 28, 2026
Catherine Owens, age 93, passed away on July 28, 2026 at her home in Bonifay. Visitation will be on Friday, July 31,2026 at Little Rock Assembly of God Church from 6:00- 8:00….
Ollie Andrew Ratcliff, 66 Passes on July 27, 2026
Ollie Andrew Ratcliff was born November 18, 1960, to Betty Arrington-Ratcliff and Alvin P. Ratcliff. Growing up, Ollie was known to his siblings and family as “Andy.” Andy loved to play musical…
Senate Opposes Any Maxwell Pardon
On July 30, 2026, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a non-binding resolution opposing any presidential pardon or clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein who is serving a 20-year…
Holmes County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Welfare Check Leads to Animal Cruelty and Drug Arrest of John Hoover
On July 29, 2026, Holmes County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence on Highway 179-A to conduct a welfare check on John Hoover. Upon arrival, deputies observed a deceased dog lying…
Jackson County, Florida Sheriff’s Office and Cottondale Police Department Investigate Fatal Train Incident in Cottondale
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office assisted Cottondale PD in investigating a fatal train incident today in Cottondale. A westbound train was approaching Cottondale when the engineer observed an individual walking westbound between…
Walton County, Florida Board of County Commissioners Meet on July 28, 2026 (Video)
The Walton County, Florida Board of County Commissioners met on July 28, 2026 as seen in this video (below).
One Year Anniversary of Red Heifer Steakhouse in Chipley, Florida Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on July 30, 2025
Hard to believe that it has already been a full year since the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the Red Heifer Steakhouse on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, as seen in the…
City of DeFuniak Springs, Florida City Council Budget Workshop #5 on July 29, 2026 (Video)
The City of DeFuniak Springs, Florida City Council held a Budget Workshop (#5) on July 29, 2026 as seen in this video (below).
Walton County, Florida Coastal Dune Lakes Advisory Board Meets on July 29, 2026 (Video)
The Walton County, Florida Coastal Dune Lakes Advisory Board met on July 29, 2026 as seen in this video (below).
City of Lynn Haven Charter Review Committee Meets on July 29, 2026 (Video)
The City of Lynn Haven Charter Review Committee met on July 29, 2026 as seen in the video (below).
July 30 is Father In Law Day
Parents bring you into the world, giving you life and raising you to be the person you are. They also do that for your spouse, the person of your dreams. Fathers play…
A Look Back- Florida Panhandle Technical College Photography Students Work With GLAM Members in Studio B in August 2022
Here’s a look back 4 years as Florida Panhandle Technical College Photography Students work with GLAM (Girls Leadership and Mentorship Program) members in Studio B in August 2022, under the direction of…
Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida Features Musicians and Audio Production in Studio B
A look back as the Audio Production Program at Florida Panhandle Technical College in downtown Chipley, Florida features musician and class member Daniel Covington in Studio B, the campus production facility, on…
‘Importance of Fiscal Responsibility’ According to the Late Washington County, Florida District 5 Commissioner Steve Joyner
A look back a half-dozen years to an interview with the late Washington County, Florida District 5 Commissioner Steve Joyner as he speaks about the importance of fiscal responsibility and the ability…
Photography 101: Mastering Studio Sharpness: Expert Techniques for Crystal-Clear Headshots, Portraits, and Product Photos
In the controlled world of studio photography, achieving tack-sharp, clean, and perfectly focused images is both science and art. Whether you’re shooting executive headshots, environmental portraits, or high-end product photography for e-commerce,…
Innovations Financial Credit Union Celebrates Kristie McLane’s Graduation from Leadership Northwest Florida Class IV
Innovations Financial Credit Union is proud to announce that Kristie McLane, Director of Community Business Development, graduated from Leadership Northwest Florida Class IV on May 8, 2026. McLane was one of just 25…
What is Photojournalism?
Photojournalism is studied as a part of the Photography Program at Florida Panhandle Technical College in Chipley, Florida. Here is a not-so-short explanation of just what that means. Photojournalism is a specialized…
Photographers Beware: Railroad Tracks and Rights-of-Way are Private Property and Illegal to Trespass
Many photographers will be surprised to know that it is not legal to walk on the railroad tracks (except to cross at a designated pedestrian or roadway crossing) and it is not…
The AI Creativity Clash: Will Human Artists Still Matter and What Can Creative People Do That AI Cannot?
In a sleek Los Angeles studio in early 2026, videographer JP Allard watches an AI tool generate a flawless 30-second advertisement in seconds- complete with custom “digital twins” voiced in 175 languages….