Shiitake Mushroom Production Workshop
Learn the basics of shiitake mushroom production at the Walton County Extension Office located at 732 N. 9th St., DeFuniak Springs on Thursday, February 27th from 4 - 7 p.m. Participants will take home two hardwood logs inoculated with mushroom spawn at this hands-on workshop using...
By Chris J. Ogle, Local native and lifelong ocean lover
If you happen upon local artist Harley Van Hyning, you will likely feel his artistic vibes immediately. His always smiling persona exudes a love for the ocean—especially surfing and fishing. Born and raised in the local area, Harley has found...
By Rita L. Sherwood
Walton County is one of the fastest growing counties in the state of Florida, and the demand for an alternative learning environment is here. Enter South Walton Academy, (SWA) the only school of its kind within a three hour drive on the Emerald Coast. And what...
NWFSC Partners with Crestview Technology Park and the Hsu Educational Foundation to launch Airframe and Powerplant programming in the Panhandle
The Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) Board of Trustees recently unanimously approved a long-term lease with the Crestview Technology Air Park (CTAP) at Bob Sikes Airport and a Memorandum of...
By Chris Balzar
I have been in the home improvement industry for more than 17 years and have heard just about all the sales gimmicks and cheeky techniques used by sales people to wow customers. One slightly stretched story I heard about radiant barrier is that radiant barrier was developed...
As the late winter sun starts to warm the Emerald Coast, families who love spending time on the water or just enjoying the coastal lifestyle have an upcoming weekend all their own at Aaron Bessant Park in Panama City Beach.
The 4th annual Emerald Coast Boat and Lifestyle Show will...
“I’ve always loved all animals, domestic and wild,” says Bluewater Bay resident, Steve Duresky, an animal welfare activist of sorts. “When we moved to Bluewater Bay prior to my retirement from the Air Force at Eglin Air Force Base, I knew right away that Bluewater Bay was a special...
This past October, Alaqua Animal Refuge Founder Laurie Hood traveled to Grand Bahama Island on a mission with Animal Wellness Action (AWA) to assess three farms and their surviving animals that were almost completely demolished by Hurricane Dorian back in August of this year. The catastrophic category 5 hurricane...
Local Single Mom Becomes First-Time Homeowner
Aaron’s, Warrick Dunn Charities and Habitat for Humanity Make it Happen
A resilient single mother became a first-time homeowner through Habitat for Humanity of Walton County when she walked through the door for the first time in January. Nancy was shocked to find each room...
Niceville Valparaiso Chamber Awards Celebration & Officer Installation Dinner
Please join the Niceville-Valparaiso Chamber for its awards, recognition, and the traditional passing of the gavel, all while dining on the Main Stage at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, from 6 - 9 p.m. Past Chairman...
