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Victory Village to Receive $2 Million for Military Retirement Community

Victory Village will receive $2 million from Florida’s Framework for Freedom Budget for fiscal year 2023-24 signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on June 15, 2023. The...
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Private Flood Insurance vs. FEMA Flood Insurance: What’s the Difference?

By Julie A. Martin There are two types of personal primary flood insurance in the State of Florida. One is FEMA Flood insurance, in which a standard...
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Whale Sharks in Gulf Spark Unique Tagging Effort

By Nick Tomecek, Okaloosa County PIO The Coastal Resource team with Destin-Fort Walton Beach Tourism in Okaloosa County recently participated in a collaborative effort that...
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Festival of the Arts Poster Winner Named

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) has named Roger van Lieshout of Cape Coral, Florida, the 2023 Festival of the Arts poster contest winner. Recognized as one of Northwest Florida’s premier...
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Mural Celebrates Niceville Art and Artists

By Alanna Grayce Campbell, Artful Things Niceville Gallery Manager More than six months of hard work has finally culminated in the completion of Niceville’s newest...
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Sean of the South: Old Music

By Sean Dietrich Willie Nelson is on my radio. He is singing one of my favorite songs. “In the twilight glow I see her, “Blue eyes crying in...
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Talent Has No Color

The Story of Ruby Elzy and Our Local Connection to Black Diva of the Thirties By Jené McCracken Part 1: Meeting Opportunity “She was a member of...
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Applications Open for Regional Leadership Program

Applications are now available for Class II of Leadership Northwest Florida, a regional collaboration program offered by Florida’s Great Northwest. Leadership Northwest Florida is offered...
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A Workout Worthy of a Patriot

By Lisa Leath Turpin, Health and Wellness Coach A person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies is a...
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Eyes, The Gift of Sight

Kay Leaman, Health Architect, HealthyDay HealthyLife Every time I see a bird or discover something I’ve never seen before like the black-winged dragonflies I recently...