by Heather Bennett Eye
It’s that special time of year again on the Emerald Coast. Sea turtle nesting season has officially begun! So what does that mean? From now until Halloween, our beaches become a vital nesting ground for several species of sea turtles, many of which are threatened or endangered. Whether...
From Nick Tomecek, Okaloosa County PIO
Okaloosa County Mosquito Control and the Florida Department of Health urge the public to remain diligent in their personal mosquito protection efforts. These should include remembering to “SWAT.”
• Stay inside with screened doors and windows when mosquitoes are biting (dusk and dawn).
• When outside,...
An action-packed live show featuring World-Class Magic Comedy and Ventriloquism is now open with nightly shows at the newly renovated Palms Destin Resort Showroom.
Interactive magic takes place just inches away in an intimate showroom that offers excellent table seating. The performance features sophisticated magic & smart comedy targeting adults...
Panhandle Wildlife Rescue (PWR) has officially opened its new, full-scale wildlife rehabilitation center and hospital in Freeport. Serving 11 counties from Navarre to Tallahassee, PWR plays a vital role in the region by providing life-saving care and rehabilitation for native wildlife throughout Northwest Florida.
The new facility will allow PWR...
Without school routines, kids can experience a “summer slide” where they forget some of what they’ve learned — especially in math. The good news? Math learning during summer doesn’t have to feel like schoolwork.
These travel-friendly brain games are fun, compact and packed with plenty of critical thinking and math...
By Wendy Rudman
The Emerald Coast Fitness Foundation (ECFF), a nonprofit formed around a kitchen table 10 years ago, is celebrating hitting a key milestone. The foundation operates two facilities in Fort Walton Beach and an aquatic center in Destin – all of which are open to the public.
Over the...
By Dave Parisot, NWFMOA Scholarship Fund
Eight JROTC cadets and one ROTC cadet from seven local schools were honored on May 1 with a total of $55,000 in prestigious scholarships from the Northwest Florida Military Officers Association (NWFMOA) via their Scholarship Fund.
The scholarships were presented at NWFMOA’s annual scholarship luncheon...
By Christopher Manson
In 1925, the Jazz Age was in full swing, The New Yorker magazine published its first issue, and here on the Emerald Coast, a revolutionary fishing boat was about to launch.
On Saturday, May 3, the Destin History & Fishing Museum commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Primrose...
