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By Heather Bennett Covid-19 has kept us on our toes this year as we navigate and operate under unpredictable circumstances. This means we have to come up with new ways of doing old things, and organizations are getting creative. Instead of having a large gathering with dinner and music for...
By Tim Norris Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis of their religion. Popular customs include exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas trees, attending church, sharing meals with family and friends and, of course, waiting for Santa...
By Aether Van Dyke What comes to mind when you think of The Salvation Army? Do memories flash through your mind of bell ringers standing outside major department stores and malls during the holiday season? Perhaps you think of a charity, a thrift store or a food pantry. In fact,...
By Victoria Ostrosky Christmas 2020. This will be one for the books. For everyone, this year has been a challenge, and for non-profits, this year has been especially difficult. Holding fundraisers and sponsoring events like they normally do to raise the funds required to continue their much-needed work has not...
The 2020 Troon Goon Christmas Lightshow in Bluewater Bay is being held through Jan. 6, 2021, each evening from 6 to 10 p.m. Hosted by Gregg Velez and family at 1074 Troon Dr., E in Niceville (Bluewater Bay), the free, 30-minute residential light show combines classic Christmas songs with...
By 1st Lt. Savanah Bray, 53rd Wing A modified version of the Advanced Technology Anti-Gravity Suits was successfully tested by five female fighter pilots at Eglin Air Force Base in October. ATAGS is a proven design and a critical life support item that protects aircrew members from the effects of high-G...
By Elvira S. Chiccarelli, DDS, USAFR (Ret’d), Member Museum Foundation The Eglin AFB Armament Museum building is now open as a welcome addition to the area’s attractions. Locals and visitors have been restricted to looking at outside aircraft since March where dedicated museum employees and volunteers, with the support of...
Now more than ever, I am grateful for our community, who have funded, volunteered, celebrated and advocated for us throughout the years. Your unwavering support throughout this time of great uncertainty has helped Northwest Florida State College thrive. This year, we are overwhelmed and humbled by the community’s response...

Holidays Around the Bay

Jolly Jubilee 2020 Now through Dec. 20 Join Destin Commons for a series of holiday happenings now through Christmas. With the 50’ Christmas tree as a backdrop, Destin Commons creates the premier holiday atmosphere with 10 large reindeer topiary shrubs, multiple Christmas trees, Christmas carolers, and live performances!  Check Facebook for...
By Samuel King Jr. More than 30 officers and enlisted military members were among the first to join the newly formed United States Space Force during a recent swearing in ceremony. Those members were former Airmen with the 20th Space Control Squadron. After being sworn in to the new military...
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