Wreaths Across America held a ceremony on Dec. 19, for the 3rd annual event that takes place at the Destin Memorial Cemetery. The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 296 and community volunteers placed wreaths at every veteran’s grave in both the Destin Memorial and Marler cemeteries. Help from the community...
By Lori Leath Smith
A dream that formed roughly 10 years ago has finally manifested. Freeport local Tim Ard and many others are realizing a decade-long compassionate and innovative vision — the completion of Freeport Veterans Memorial Park!
Located on the grounds of Freeport City Hall at 112 Hwy. 20 W....
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...
