Recently, U.S. Navy veteran and former first responder, Michael Olson, crafted a dagger that was on display at Copeland’s in Freeport. It was then raffled off for the sheriff’s K-9 Unit Saturday, March 13, for National Service Dog Appreciation Day. “I had the privilege to hand over $750 to...
Feeding the Gulf Coast is partnering with local community organizations to offer free meals to children, ages 18 and younger, through a nutrition program supported by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
“We know that parents do not always have the resources to provide healthy meals for their kids,”...
Sometimes it is easy to forget that the common mockingbird and not the mosquito is Florida’s state bird, especially when more than 80 mosquito species occur throughout the state. From Spring to Fall (and year-round in some counties), mosquito control districts battle with these bloodsuckers so that outdoor activities...
Free Federal income tax preparation is being offered in three Walton County locations in 2020 for low to middle-income families and individuals, with special attention to senior citizens. This service is sponsored by the AARP Foundation and the IRS.
According to Joe Perry, Tax-Aide District Coordinator, “There are no age...
“One thing I’ve always learned is that I’m gonna get up!” — Herschel Walker
By M. Shaye Smith
On Saturday, February 20th, athletes, fans and supporters of the All Sports Association gathered at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center located at Northwest Florida State College for the 52nd annual awards ceremony featuring...
By Sheriff Eric Aden
Spring break 2020 was anything but normal, as the covid-19 pandemic sparked a ban on short-term rentals and limits on bars and restaurants.
This year’s spring break runs from March 6th through April 25th, and although Okaloosa County doesn’t market itself as a college spring break destination,...
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...
