NWFSC Enters into a Season of Gratitude

Now more than ever, I am grateful for our community, who have funded, volunteered, celebrated and advocated for us throughout the years. Your unwavering...

Winter Fishing? Try Flounder and Sheepshead

By Cali Hlavac, To Do in Destin Last year at this time, as it began to get cooler, we noticed different species of fish migrate...

Holidays Around the Bay

Jolly Jubilee 2020 Now through Dec. 20 Join Destin Commons for a series of holiday happenings now through Christmas. With the 50’ Christmas tree as a...

Eglin Squadron Joins Space Force

By Samuel King Jr. More than 30 officers and enlisted military members were among the first to join the newly formed United States Space Force...

Panhandle 2-1-1 Helpline Adds Texting Option

The Panhandle 2-1-1 Helpline recently added texting service. Residents who need help finding housing, food assistance or counseling in Okaloosa or Walton counties can...

Thankful

By Sean Dietrich Stand-still traffic. I had the windows open and I was breathing in the exhaust from seven thousand cars all trying to get...

Christmas – A Time to Help Children In Need

There are many families in our area in economic distress. So, ECCAC will again be implementing two holiday initiatives: ECCAC’s annual Adopt-a-Family program: The non-profit...

MKAF 2020 Festival of the Arts Winners

The 25th Annual Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) Festival of the Arts saw more than 2,000 art lovers in October and featured 65 premier...

New Gulf Lionfish Record!

Niceville resident Donald C. Vautrinot was spearfishing for red snapper in Destin Oct. 18 when he went back down to snag a few lionfish....

Four Common Causes of Roof Leaks

A leaking roof causes more trouble than an annoying “drip drop” from your ceiling. It can damage your attic insulation and roof deck as...