Tiniest Patients Get Adorable Costumes for First Halloween
NICU Infants at Ascension Sacred Heart Celebrate First Halloween
Local hospital earns five-star rating for spine surgery.
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast announced this week that Healthgrades awarded it a Five-Star rating for Spinal Fusion Surgery for 2027. The rating pertains to the hospital’s specialty care in orthopedics. Healthgrades is a national organization that analyzes hospital performance based on clinical outcome data.
Sacred Heart Adds Doctors, Boosting Care for Local Families.
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Local HVAC company offers lunch, gives system to veteran.
Mills Heating & Air claims it will host a hero appreciation lunch and deserving veteran HVAC giveaway, ostensibly for community thanks.
Seahawks Step Up After Locker Room Floods
The South Walton Seahawks, their coaches, and their parents rally to clean up after their locker rooms flooded following Hurricane Isaias
HISTORY: Hurricane Eloise devastates the Emerald Coast after killing dozens
In 1975, Hurricane Eloise struck the Emerald Coast as a powerful category three storm, causing widespread destruction. From wiping out the newly built Okaloosa Island Pier to destroying buildings as far inland as Niceville, the storm left a lasting impact. Explore the history of this devastating event and its aftermath.
2-pound preemie goes home after 75-day NICU stay.
Ascension touts its NICU’s “quality care” and “specialized support” for families, claiming staff became “like extended family.”
Ascension adds lung cancer surgeon in Santa Rosa Beach.
Ascension Sacred Heart claims a new surgeon will “improve access” and offer “minimally invasive treatments” for lung cancer patients in the region.
Today on 30A
Although school is back in full gear, high season continues with visitors along the Emerald Coast. Temperatures continue to be high, and everyone is looking for some shade. Stay hydrated and have a great weekend. -Steven Photo credit: Steven Saul. Related
Firefighters Battle Heavy Flames at Goatfeathers on 30A
A two-alarm fire caused significant damage to Goatfeathers Seafood Market in Santa Rosa Beach Wednesday. Firefighters faced heavy flames and an unstable roof before switching to a defensive operation. No injuries were reported. Investigators say the fire likely originated in the kitchen and was accidental.
