NORTHWEST FLORIDA

Native plants outperform non-native species, boost pollinators, UF study shows

FLORIDA — Native plants outperform non-native species in growth and floral abundance, particularly under varying irrigation conditions, according to new…

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Niceville Bazaar returns with gifts and food trucks on October 19

NICEVILLE, Fla. — Shoppers in Niceville are in for a treat as the Niceville Bazaar returns to the Mullet Festival…

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Niceville resident appointed Eglin Federal Credit Union President, CEO

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — The Eglin Federal Credit Union board of directors has appointed Cathie Staton as the Credit…

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Take part in the 2024 Peanut Butter Challenge and take a bite out of hunger

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — Spread the word and the peanut butter. Join UF/IFAS County Extension Offices around Florida along with…

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Families find healing with horses at Sand and Spur Riding Club event

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) participated in a special event…

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Gulf Breeze doctor arrested for murder in pill mill case; others charged

PENSACOLA, Fla. — The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has arrested a Gulf Breeze doctor on charges of murder,…

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SS United States nears new life as artificial reef in Destin-Fort Walton Beach

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — The historic SS United States, a renowned ocean liner and symbol of American maritime engineering, is…

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Niceville police investigation leads to bomb threat arrest in Walton County

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The Niceville Police Department initiated an investigation that led to the arrest of a 38-year-old man in…

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Family Bay Day celebrates Choctawhatchee Bay with 450+ attendees

NICEVILLE, Fla. — Families gathered at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park on September 28, 2024, for the annual Family…

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Angel Tree Christmas gift assistance registration opens October 1

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — Beginning October 1, local families needing Christmas assistance can register for the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree…

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