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Gulf Power Foundation gives $100,000 to hurricane relief
The Gulf Power Foundation is donating $100,000 to the American Red Cross to help assist people impacted by…
Northwest Florida State College continues to help those in need
NWF State College also continues to serve as a collection point for donations. With massive amounts of donations…
Red tide, fish kills reported for Okaloosa in update [MAP]
Red Tide Mid-Week Update for October 17, 2018 Current Conditions Bloom concentrations of the Florida red tide organism, Karenia brevis, persist…
Scenes from the Presidential visit
President Donald J. Trump stopped at Eglin Air Force Base on his way to Panama City to see…
Eglin helos used to drop off supplies to Tyndall [PICTORIAL]
Eglin Air Force Base has sent large amounts of supplies and aid to Tyndall during their recovery from…
Hurricane relief: Red Cross providing shelter, food, water—needs blood
The Red Cross has a critical need for blood and platelet donations to help meet patient needs. This…
Friday testing, road closure has been cancelled
(October 17) Eglin Air Force Base has announced that Friday’s scheduled testing has been cancelled and so have…
Health advisory issued for Lincoln Park
Health advisories have been issued today for Liza Jackson Park and Garniers Park in Fort Walton Beach, as…
Annual Halloween haunt tradition continues at Destin Commons
This year’s Halloween celebration, sponsored by BrightView, will take place at Destin Commons on Friday, October 26, 2018…
President Trump at Eglin Air Force Base [PICTORIAL]
Air Force One could be seen from John Sims Parkway in Niceville as it approached Eglin Air Force…
Testing to close state roads 85 and 123 on Friday
(UPDATE) TESTING AND ROAD CLOSINGS CANCELLED ON OCT. 17, 2018. The roads will be closed the entire duration…
Haunted Heritage Mini Festival Oct. 27 at the Museum [Schedule]
The Museum will be open with FREE admission and will feature spooky stories, and all children ages 0-12,…
Halloween on the Hill is Oct. 31 in Niceville
Halloween on the Hill 2018 will feature trunks for treats, carnival games, inflatables, concessions and more Halloween fun.…
Hurricane Michael relief collection in Niceville [UPDATED]
The Frances Roy Agency and Café Rico are teaming up to collect donated items for folks at Tyndall…
Halloween trick-or-treat hours in Niceville
There are no official 2018 trick-or-treat hours; only recommended times. Trick-or-treaters may start sooner or finish later in…
Caring for storm-damaged landscapes
Soil should be filled around root area once tree is staked into position. Firm around roots to eliminate…
St. Paul Lutheran Church in Niceville seeks organist
St. Paul Lutheran Church is currently searching for a part-time organist who will lead the congregation at weekly…
Okaloosa Gas experiencing telephone carrier equipment failure
Customers with natural gas emergencies should immediately call 850-533-4054, or dial 911. Okaloosa Gas District’s telephone carrier is…
After the storm: call 811 before you dig
If you smell natural gas on or near your property, leave the area immediately and call Okaloosa Gas…
Things returning to normal in Niceville
Many businesses have reopened this morning, and others are preparing to do so, clearing debris and removing the…
Shelter, evacuation information (MAPS)
Are you familiar with Niceville’s evacuation zones, hurricane shelters, and evacuation routes? Niceville’s evacuation zones are based on…
“It’s a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play” to kickoff Christmas season
This live dramatic and musical performance will take audiences back in time to the 1940’s, when radio shows…
Sweet onion and strawberry success, a matter of variety and timing
Many gardeners fail with strawberries in North Florida by waiting to plant in spring and by planting the…
Air Force “home” of C-130 testing becomes detachment [PHOTOS]
As the Air Force’s hub for all C-130 acquisition developmental testing, the newly minted 96th Operations Group Detachment…
Local AmeriCorps environmental team named state’s best
Since 2014, AmeriCorps NWF Environmental Stewards have built or restored over 100 acres of coastal habitat. The Northwest…
Sheriff’s Office donates patrol cars to college
“This donation of two patrol vehicles will have a substantial impact on the training we are able to…
Health advisory issued for Lincoln Park
Health advisories have been issued today for Liza Jackson Park and Garniers Park in Fort Walton Beach, as…
Red tide, fish kills reported in Okaloosa, Walton [MAP]
In Northwest Florida, reports of fish kills were reported for areas in and/or offshore of Okaloosa, Walton, Bay,…
Niceville Senior Center to be unique, trend-setting [PHOTOS]
Inside the Niceville Senior Center are numerous comforts and facilities which include the Happy Days Diner, and rooms…
Okaloosa Gas donates grill to Children in Crisis
Okaloosa Gas continued its support to Children in Crisis by presenting a huge gas grill to the children…
Peoples National Bank changing charter, name
According to Billy Gann, PNB President and CEO, the change means that PNB will cease operations as a…
Magician who uses skills to help children with autism coming to Arts Center
Spencer devotes his time and talent to using the power of the arts to provide access and opportunity…
Participate in Okaloosa County Peanut Butter Challenge
We are competing against other peanut producing counties in the Panhandle for the most jars of peanut butter…
Girls invited to cheer with RMS cheerleaders
The game on Oct. 4 is the last home game for the Rams. The start time for the…
POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony [PICTORIAL]
The ceremony was held in remembrance of America’s prisoners of war, those still missing in action and their…
2018 Niceville Pumpkin Patch opens October 1
Every Saturday is Family Day at the Pumpkin Patch, featuring a bouncy house, petting zoo, face painting and…
When it comes to soil pH, don’t guess, soil test
Soil pH is important for plants. It influences availability of fertilizer and toxic elements in the soil. It…
Local marketing agency launches Emerging Creatives initiative
Frances Roy Agency launches Emerging Creatives, an initiative designed to cultivate professional growth in creatives aged 18 to…
NWF State College’s Steve DeMeo named top junior college coach
DeMeo sits atop the list of over 300 junior college coaches based on his wealth of experience at…
Non-stop flight to Chicago coming to VPS
Saturday service will be operated on the Embraer E-175 regional jet. American Airlines has announced the debut of…
Samsung contest challenges students to use STEM
In partnership with DonorsChoose.org, Samsung will directly fund the first 3,500 teachers who apply Samsung has kicked off…
Hwy 285 to close for test mission
Dates: September 18, 19, 20 21 EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The 96th Test Wing is scheduled to…
Red tide growing in Bay County
Current Conditions A bloom of the Florida red tide organism, Karenia brevis, persists in Southwest Florida and extends along ~130…
Abundant rains trigger common lawn disease
As a native, soil-inhabiting fungus, take-all root rot cannot be eliminated. But suppression of the pathogen through physical…
