The Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) announced the new air service carrier Southwest Airlines to its flight lineup, with service beginning May 2021. The carrier’s initial flight schedule for the region is now available for purchase on Southwest.com.
“Our arrival in these communities with daily service also ushers a new...
By Rita L. Sherwood
According to National Geographic, up to 8 million tons of plastic and waste enter our ocean and Bay waters every single year. More than 250 million tons of plastic are estimated to make its way into our oceans by 2025, according to projectaware.org.
Everyday trash is entering...
Thanks for taking the time to read our fun, informative column for some basic laundry tips and tricks! Every few months we will go over helpful and creative ideas to combat stains, eliminate smells, dispel myths, etc.
In this issue, we want to talk about white vinegar and hydrogen peroxide....
Northwest Florida State College is transforming the economy of our region by providing the future workforce — ONE STUDENT, ONE OPPORTUNITY, ONE POSSIBILITY at a time.
One-half of the nation’s undergraduates are served by the community college system, proving that state colleges provide a life-changing impact on our community. In...
“Coyotes are found throughout Florida and they are part of the landscape,” said Greg Kaufmann, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Wildlife Assistance Program Administrator. “There is a strong possibility coyotes are in your community, even if you are living in an urban part of the state.”
Protect your...
Eight new sculptures were recently added to the nation’s first permanent Underwater Museum of Art (UMA) in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Grayton Beach State Park in South Walton.
Named by TIME Magazine as one of 100 “World’s Greatest Places,” the UMA is the first presentation of...
Fifteen local non-profit organizations have been selected to compete for more than $85,000 in cash prizes at the 10th annual Smoke on the Coast BBQ & Fireworks Festival July 3, 2021. Each non-profit organization teams up with a restaurant or BBQ aficionado and fires up their grills for years’ worth...
By Malcolm Mark Swan
Lots of people turned to bird watching during the past year, seeking enjoyment and relaxation. Tree swallows, bluebirds, finches and other birds are doing their part to lift human spirits.
Many of our area locals participated in The Christmas Bird Count, the longest running citizen-science program that...
Freeport Merchants Association (FMA) Has a New Website
If you’re looking to get introduced to Freeport businesses, the Association’s new website is a great resource. Visit thefma.online. Here you’ll find area resources, news, a business directory, events and how to join the FMA.
Geek Lights Fans Donate Over $7,000 to C.A.L.M.
The...
By JoDell Haverfield, Have Travel Memories
Relax, you can’t turn me in, because I wasn’t at the capitol on Jan 6, 2021. I know February is Valentine’s Day. However, I can’t ignore the current vibe in our Nation’s Capital as we enter the month of love, heart shaped candy, chocolates,...
