Where Hope Grows: A Story of Love, Legacy and Local Families
By Maranda Shaye Smith
Imagine just entering parenthood, facing the challenge of balancing a new baby with mounting bills and little support. Whether a pregnancy...
Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida Celebrates the Vale of History Exhibit
By Barbara Palmgren
After the Annual November meeting for the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida, members participated in a ribbon cutting for the Vale of...
Veterans Tribute & Remembrance Day Ceremony
The Veterans Tribute Tower Committee hosted a heartfelt Veterans Day Ceremony and Remembrance Day Recognition on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at Beal Memorial Cemetery....
Wildlife in Fall
By Helen Petre
Welcome to fall! It is time for us humans to break out the blankets and jackets, but what do our wild animals...
Vets Helping Vets & First Responders: What Does ‘Giving Back’ Look...
By Marta Rose-Thorpe
For years, Jimy Thorpe had felt the urge to give back. A U.S. Army Veteran who served during the Gulf War, Jimy...
Beats That Heal: Army Veteran and EDM Producer Kayden Michaels
By Christopher Manson
In 2021, after a decade of soldiering, local resident Kayden Michaels found his life and military career turned upside down by a...
Emerald Coast Theatre Company Presents The Holiday Classic “Annie”
November 28 – December 21, 2025
Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) lights up the season with Annie, running Nov. 28–Dec. 21 at Grand Boulevard in...
Big Orange House Designs Creates!
December Classes & Events
Dec. 2 – Pottery Snowman or Tree
Join Potter Laurel Siwicki for an evening of hand building (5:30–8 p.m.).
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Homeschool Art Lab –...
A Veteran’s Call to Serve Again: Angel Force Brings Safety and...
By Michelle Ruschman
One of the most important missions we have as a nation is to ensure that our children, teachers, administrators, and the support...
A Hometown Holiday!
The holidays have arrived across Niceville, Bluewater Bay and throughout the Bay area, bringing twinkling lights, hometown parades, Christmas concerts, festive markets and family...




































































