In a time when we are all starved for “good news,” Safe Water for Walton has plenty to share, and is inviting the community to help make more.
Just weeks ago, a state permit application sitting in Tallahassee was withdrawn by a Fortune 500 company. Concerns about that permit are...
Jay Mathews, author, education columnist and blogger with the Washington Post, has ranked Niceville High School #280 out of the Top 300 schools across the United States. Mathews created the annual Challenge Index rankings of high schools which were released on April 30.
The Washington Post Challenge Index score is...
By Strategic Communications, NWFSC
Many people will tell you that the only time for resolutions is in January. But we are here to tell you that at Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC), one can RESOLVE to make positive changes at any time! NWFSC is resolved to improve lives across the...
As COVID-19 creates a new normal throughout the United States, a Florida animal shelter puts a new spin on fundraising to keep their doors open, operations alive, and save animals’ lives in the process.
Alaqua Animal Refuge is a local, private, non-profit (501c3) animal shelter and sanctuary committed to serving...
Leadership Okaloosa is an esteemed leadership training and development program with a 30-year history of being a vital part of Okaloosa County’s growth and development of its leaders. This nine-month experience is designed to enhance the participant’s leadership skills and provide community awareness. Hosted from September to May, participants...
This has been an unprecedented time for us all, especially the graduation class of 2020. But they have endured and overcome!
Since Senior year was cut short and our children and students are missing out on so many memorable senior events, some ways you can show them some love and...
There is no question that our nation is experiencing one of the most difficult challenges of our time. Our school administrations, teachers and staff are working diligently and tirelessly to ensure that our students are continuing to move forward, with no breaks, setbacks or loss of learning. We are...
Just in time for Memorial Day, vacation rentals in the Florida panhandle are allowed to book guests again. As of May 19th, officials have approved the Walton County plan to reopen short-term rentals effective immediately.
View the Walton County Short Term-Rental Plan here. View the Okaloosa County Short Term-Rental Plan here.
Walton, Okaloosa, Bay, Gulf,...
By Strategic Communications, NWFSC
Although the world is filled with much uncertainty, Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) is working diligently to continue providing a safe, affordable foundation on which you can build your career, your next chapter, your future. We’re more than just a campus of buildings, we’re a close-knit...
By Shantelle Dedicke, CMP
Introvert or extravert, humans are social by nature. We crave social connectedness and historically, tribal disconnection has held serious ramifications. It is no surprise that during this time of social isolation, many are experiencing higher levels of depression and anxiety. The good news is that we...
