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...
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...
The Panhandle 2-1-1 Helpline recently added texting service. Residents who need help finding housing, food assistance or counseling in Okaloosa or Walton counties can text their zip code to 898211.
The Panhandle 2-1-1 Helpline is a program of Chautauqua Healthcare Services of Lakeview. Texting is convenient and improves access to...
There are many families in our area in economic distress. So, ECCAC will again be implementing two holiday initiatives:
ECCAC’s annual Adopt-a-Family program:
The non-profit organization is seeking donors who will purchase gifts for individual families who have been identified by the Center. Sign up to Adopt-a-Family online at www.eccac.org,...
The Gulfarium’s C.A.R.E. Center successfully released four rehabilitated sea turtles on Oct. 27, 2020 at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park off of W. Cty. Hwy .30A. Despite the rainy weather, there were smiling faces all around as the Gulfarium C.A.R.E. Center released some of its recent patients. “It’s been...
