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Destin Commons’ Jolly Jubilee Now through Dec. 24, FREE Join in on a joyous series of holiday happenings at Destin Commons starting Black Friday through Christmas Eve, with the spectacular 50′ Christmas tree and 12 large reindeer topiary shrubs, multiple Christmas trees, Christmas carolers and live performances from Jazz Abouts, 4...
By Joe and Lea Capers Every time a storm threatens our state, we are reminded of how many homeowners and business owners either do not carry flood insurance at all or have inadequate limits to cover their loss.  Almost everyone in a participating community of the National Flood Insurance Program...
By Matthew Vanderford, Insurance Claims 911 So, after being gone for the day, you finally pull in the driveway, walk into your house and find water on the floor coming from a small leak from the icemaker. You grab your phone, look up a local plumber and start to get...

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From Jeremy Neel Question: My home sustained water damage recently and I experienced a very confusing and frustrating process. Can you lay out an idea of what should be done in case I experience this again? -Misty B. ANSWER: Thank you for your question. We would be happy to help, but...
The Village of Baytowne Wharf is thrilled to be bringing back Tribute Weekend this fall, Friday, Nov. 8 – Sunday, Nov. 10! Rock out the weekend and enjoy live music from great tribute bands. Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and meet us on the events plaza lawn for...
In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Shelter House is hosting a community grocery drive to help stock the pantry for the emergency shelter. The home has been at or near capacity since early summer, with 37 adults and 25 children residing there within the past two months alone....

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Emerald Coast Indoor Shooting & Sport is the Florida Panhandle’s newest and most modern indoor range! Founded by Tom Hammonds in 2018, Emerald Coast Indoor Shooting & Sport is your one-stop-shop for Class III and NFA items and accessories. With over 40 years of experience, their team consists of...
Stepping Stones Early Learning Academy Opens in Niceville Newly opened preschool offers excellence in early childhood education to children ages 1-5 years old. Stepping Stones Early Learning Academy, a preschool for children ages 1-5, is pleased to announce it is accepting new students. Stepping Stones opened its doors on Sept. 30,...
Meet local Freeport resident Mia Bennett, a 19-year-old student at Florida State University. She’s held many pageant titles including Miss Freedom USA 2019, Miss Tristate BBQ 2018, Miss Emerald Coast BBQ 2018 and Miss Northwest Florida 2017. But, securing titles isn’t her goal. Since age 16 her passion has...
Tim Ard and many others are realizing a vision that began roughly 10 years ago: the completion of Freeport Veterans Memorial Park! Being revealed on Veterans Day 2019 are the plans for the final phase to bring it to completion. The memorial “Homecoming” will also be unveiled and...
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