In a profound stride toward protecting one of Florida’s most beloved marine creatures, the Gulfarium proudly announces the arrival of two rescued manatees—Lil Joe and Inigo—to its newly renovated manatee habitat. This milestone is the culmination of a three-year vision that began in 2022, when Patrick Berry, CEO of the Gulfarium,...
Okaloosa County School District Superintendent Marcus Chambers
As we enter a new semester, it is my pleasure to share some of the incredible achievements and milestones of the first half of the school year with our families and community members. These highlights are a testament to everyone’s collective hard work...
By Barbara Palmgren
January, 2025, brought a record snowstorm to the Panhandle of Florida while I was in Orlando making a presentation at the annual national golf show.
At the show, I shared a Power Point presentation to discuss the importance of keeping printed material available and in front of the...
By Doug Stauffer
The Florida panhandle has a new reason to celebrate as one of its own, James Uthmeier, has assumed a very influential role in the state. Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Uthmeier as Chief of Staff in 2021 and has now tapped Uthmeier to succeed Ashley Moody as Florida’s...
Scouting America, formerly Boy Scouts of America, is the nation’s foremost youth program, providing young people with unique opportunities focused on character development, leadership, fun and outdoor exploration. The non-profit’s mission is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them...
By Kenneth Books
School zone speed demons will soon have to slow down or suffer a dent in their wallets.
Cameras are being installed by Niceville schools that will identify drivers who rush through school zones during the hours of speeds reduced for the safety of the students, thanks to a...
By Kerri Parker
Scenic Walton announced Eglin Federal Credit Union (EFCU) in Freeport as the recipient of its Design Excellence Award for the fourth quarter of 2024. The award was presented in January 2025 during a special ceremony attended by Eglin officials, Scenic Walton board members, and Executive Director Leigh...
Valparaiso City Hosts Quarterly League Of Cities Dinner in New Museum Addition
On January 16, 2025, the City of Valparaiso hosted the League of Cities Quarterly Dinner Meeting in the new 1400 sq. ft. addition to the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida. The city mayors, council members and key staff...
Raider Village at Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) recently celebrated its ribbon-cutting. Raider Village (102 E. College Blvd, Niceville, FL 32578), located on NWFSC’s campus is a dynamic, on-campus community designed to enhance the college experience, and marks a significant step in NWFSC’s commitment to creating an enriched and...
By Heather Bennett Eye
We’ve all been affected by cancer. Cancer has touched us whether it’s a dear friend, a loved one, or a personal diagnosis. Michele Bailey, founder of Bailey Brigade, and her family were affected in a big way when her husband Scott, a father of three, passed...
