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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...
By Sarah White, The Hive Creative As coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, many families are finding themselves homebound for the foreseeable future. Parents are now juggling working from home with homeschooling, and it can be difficult to keep everyone from going stir crazy! We turned to the Boys...
From Okaloosa County Superintendent Marcus Chambers On Monday, March 30th, across Okaloosa County, 32,000 students started school for the second 1st time this school year. This time, though, each of our students started school virtually, from the safety of their homes. While these times are already stressful for some due...
508 women of Northwest Florida were responsible for awarding five $101,608 grants to area nonprofits for transformational projects last fall totaling $508,000. They are hoping to do the same in 2020. But, as we all know, NOTHING is the same about 2020. Our local economy has been torn apart...
By Tricia Brunson, President & CEO I think everyone can agree that springtime has not exactly unfolded the way we anticipated! We are all learning how to live under a new normal and adjusting our routines accordingly. Looking on the bright side of things, I think there have certainly been...

Don’t Panic

By Daniel Jones If I was on a boat during a terrible storm, I would look to the experienced sailors, the ones with eye-patches, gnarly beards, and skin so thick sunburns bounce off. When they freak out, I’ll start freaking out. In the case of COVID-19, I looked to my...
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