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“Geek Lights” Season 18 Preparations Underway

Preparations are in full swing for the 18th annual Geek Lights on the Corner Christmas lights and music show. The main setup will take...
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Butterflies of Fall

By Helen Petre Blooms of fall bring butterflies, gathering sweet nectar provided by the colorful flowers. Nectar provides energy for migration and egg production. Flowers...
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The Power of a Thankful Heart

By Lori Leath Smith “Gratitude is a quality similar to electricity: It must be produced and discharged and used up in order to exist at...
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Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida Celebrates Valparaiso’s History

By Barbara Palmgren The long-awaited official ribbon-cutting for the Impact 100 Exhibit Hall addition was celebrated in late September. Additional contributions were required to build...
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Join the Holiday Heroes: Volunteer, Donate and Make a Difference

By Christopher Manson The season of giving is here, and local nonprofits are inviting residents to step up, spread cheer, and make a difference. From...
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Niceville Shows Its Love For Charlie Kirk

By Kenneth Books Some 75 residents of Niceville and nearby communities gathered at Faith Independent Baptist Church on Valparaiso Boulevard Tuesday, Oct. 14, which would have...
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Museum Series: Ribbon cutting at Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida

By Barbara Palmgren Whenever there are special occasions to celebrate at one of our nine area museums, we share this with the community. There was...
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What’s Happening in Okaloosa County?

By Carolyn Newcomer Ketchel I thought it might be of interest to have a few highlights of community projects from your Board of County Commissioners. Lazarus...
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H.O.G. #3605 Toys 4 Tots Ride set for Nov. 16; Benefits...

Rev up for a great cause: the Harley-Davidson Owners Group (H.O.G.) #3605 hosts its 46th annual Toys 4 Tots Ride on Sunday, Nov. 16....
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Cold Night Shelter Opens in Niceville

Generations United Church has opened a cold night emergency shelter for families with children and elderly residents, offering warmth and care when temperatures drop...