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Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) is pleased to announce that 16 Raider athletes have been named as members of the Florida College System Activities Association’s (FCSAA) 2021-2022 All-Academic Team. The FCSAA is a statewide non-profit corporation that regulates, coordinates, and promotes intercollegiate activities in athletics, brain bowls, forensics, model united...
WEEK 13 Thursday, Dec. 1 Bills at Patriots, 7:15 p.m., Amazon Sunday, Dec. 4 Steelers at Falcons, Noon, CBS Broncos at Ravens, Noon, CBS Packers at Bears, Noon, Fox Jaguars at Lions, Noon, Fox Browns at Texans, Noon, CBS Jets at Vikings, Noon, CBS Commanders at Giants, Noon, Fox Titans at Eagles, Noon, Fox Seahawks at Rams, 3:05 p.m., Fox Dolphins at...
By Lauren Reho Each year through the All Sports Association, the Taylor Haugen Foundation, presents a trophy to an athlete who best demonstrates a balance between academics, athleticism, leadership, community service and faith. The winner receives a $1,000 scholarship, a $1,000 donation to the athletic department of his or her...
The mission at Food For Thought Outreach is to bridge the meal gap in the lives of food insecure children and empower them to get the most out of their education. We know that students coming to school after missing multiple meals do not learn or develop at the...
The Freeport Mayor’s Ball, one of Freeport’s largest charitable events, was recently held at the Hammock Bay Lake Club. “The Event was a huge success, and we surpassed our original fundraising goal for a profit of $22,000 to use for Freeport families in need this holiday season,” said Myla...
By Michelle Ruschman One of the greatest gifts you can give to a child is the knowledge they have someone on their side. Carita Smith, Volunteer Recruiter, for the Florida Guardian ad Litem, is on a mission to ensure that local children who find themselves displaced from their homes know...
By Doug Stauffer Sept. 11, 2001: the first enemy attack upon American soil since Pearl Harbor. World attention immediately focused on the innocent victims of the attack and the first responders who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Until recently, another heroic part of the story remained classified and hidden from public...
By Lauren Reho Each year through the All Sports Association, the Taylor Haugen Foundation, presents a trophy to an athlete who best demonstrates a balance between academics, athleticism, leadership, community service and faith. The winner receives a $1,000 scholarship, a $1,000 donation to the athletic department of his or her...

“Only in America”

By Doug Stauffer Mentor, tech entrepreneur, presidential appointee, philanthropist, visionary, author and our Hometown Hero, Dr. Paul Hsu is a man who will inspire you to have a renewed belief in America’s future. Listen to him speak or read his book to find out how visionaries invest in the future....

I Am the Real Forrest Gump

By Doug Stauffer “You don’t lose until you quit trying!” is an oft-repeated quote from Sammy Davis. You might recognize that name, but this Sammy is not an entertainer, he’s a Vietnam War American hero. I love to meet inspiring people, but there is always more to the story. These two...
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