My name is Shelia MacLean, though many people know me as “The Baroness.” I am the owner of Baron’s Fine Jewelry & Gifts in Crestview, Florida.

I grew up in Florala, Alabama, or as I like to say, “LA” … Lower Alabama. My husband, Gordon MacLean, is from Jacksonville, Florida, and is a proud veteran who served in the United States Air Force.

For generations, joint replacement surgery relied heavily on the experience, skill and precision of the surgeon combined with conventional surgical instruments and imaging. Today, technology is giving orthopaedic surgeons an increasingly detailed view of a patient’s unique anatomy and a new level of precision in planning and performing complex joint replacement procedures.

Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is launching a new online Assistance Center, designed to make it easier for customers to find programs that can help them save energy, manage their monthly bills and find additional support. This new resource features FPL Saving Steps, a new program that gives eligible participants ways to reduce everyday energy use and the opportunity to earn a one-time $200 bill credit toward a future bill.

Skip Orth, owner of Father and Son Pest and Lawn Solutions, says mole crickets are one of the most destructive lawn pests we have along the Emerald Coast. “Mole crickets are insects that burrow just under the surface of the soil and feed on grass roots. They look like a cricket but have powerful front legs that are well adapted for borrowing through soil. They have a one-year life cycle that begins in early spring. By late summer and fall, they are large, fully mature and able to do considerable damage to a lawn in a relatively short amount of time.”

In the heart of Baron’s Fine Jewelry & Gifts, every gemstone tells a story and every piece represents a promise. Founded on the belief that jewelry should mark life’s most meaningful moments, the boutique has become a destination where customers find not only exceptional treasures but also genuine care and personal connection.

Crestview and the surrounding Okaloosa County area is home to one of the most resilient communities in the country — and one that carries a significant mental health burden. For many residents, finding effective treatment for depression has meant trying medication after medication, working with therapists, and still not feeling like themselves. If that sounds familiar, there is now a proven, FDA-cleared option available right here in your community.

From recreational shooters to competitive marksmen, Element Training Complex in Holt offers something for nearly everyone interested in the shooting sports.

Conveniently located between Crestview and Milton, the 205-acre facility welcomes everyone from first-time shooters to military personnel, law enforcement officers and government agencies. Open to the public, the complex provides a variety of shooting opportunities, training courses and competitive events throughout the year.

Safety is the cornerstone of Florida Power & Light (FPL)’s commitment to our customers and employees. It is not a matter of if, but when the next hurricane will hit our state, which is why it’s important to be proactive in planning for the six-month-long hurricane season.

Whether you’re a longtime Floridian or new to the state, having a plan in place is the best way to stay safe this storm season. Below is a list of what you can do before, during and after a storm.

Proudly local. Deeply rooted. Elegantly personal.

Nestled in the heart of Crestview, across from Crestview High School in the Hancock Bank building, you’ll find a boutique unlike any other – one that brings elegance, craftsmanship, and heartfelt stories together under one polished roof.

Baron’s Fine Jewelry & Gifts, founded in 2024 by longtime locals Shelia and Gordon MacLean, may be a newcomer to the scene, but it’s already become a sparkling staple for area residents looking for something truly special.

Fraud costs Medicare an estimated $60 billion per year. It costs Medicare beneficiaries in time, stress, their medical identities, and potentially their health. It costs families, friends, and caregivers in worry and lost work when helping their loved ones recover from falling victim to Medicare fraud.