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‘Tis the Season on the Bay: Santa’s Back in Town and...

By Christopher Manson Northwest Florida’s Bay area brings joy and goodwill year-round. So, visitors and newcomers can only imagine how things kick in once the...
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The Perfect Christmas

By Gueary Clendenning What was your perfect gift you received as a child during Christmas? You know, the one gift that stands out in your...
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Mel Ponder Named President of NWFSC

By “Doc” Doug Stauffer Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) has appointed County Commissioner Mel Ponder as its next president. Known for his unwavering dedication to...

Meet Studio 237 Music Teacher: Kimberly Burke

We’d like to introduce to you our new voice teacher at Studio 237 Music Lessons, Kimberly Burke, a singer/songwriter from Tennessee and a Nashville...
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CREATE with Big Orange House Designs Dec. 2024 Calendar

Dec 3: Homeschool Art: Elves Workshop 10:30-1:30 $50 Dec 3,10,17: Evening Pottery Class 6-8 $150 Dec 5: Glass Art Angels (drop in) 10-2 $30 Dec 6: Glass...
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Football Schedule Dec. 2024

2024/25 College Football Bowl Games Saturday 12/14 Navy vs Army CBS 2 p.m. Celebration Bowl ABC 11 a.m. Veterans Bowl ESPN 8 p.m. Tuesday 12/17 Frisco Bowl ESPN 8 p.m. Wednesday...
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Local Dining, Drinks, Coffee & Entertainment December 2024

Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill Locally owned and operated since inception in 1982, Fud-pucker’s restaurant stands out by being dedicated to its owners’ three favorite...
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Football. Food. Fun. Fans. Let the Games Begin…

By Scott Miller All I want for Christmas is…well, I already have my two front teeth, as the song goes. I credit my mom for...
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Bay Buzz: Niceville and Freeport News Shorts Dec. 2024

2025 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists Announced The Okaloosa County School District (OCSD) announced two students from Niceville High School—Lily Suttlemyre and William Cupp—along with Jonathan...