Restaurant Paradis’ Annual Wine Dinner Raises $17,500 for Local Charity

Restaurant Paradis’ ninth annual Prohibition Repeal Wine Dinner in Rosemary Beach raised $17,500 for the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, supporting children’s charities in Northwest Florida.
This is The Newest Business Coming to Niceville:

🚨 Big news for Niceville! Wawa is officially coming to town—get ready for hoagies, coffee, and more. Here’s what we know so far!
Kiwanis Club to Host 35th Annual Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction

The Kiwanis Club of Niceville-Valparaiso will host its 35th Annual Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction on March 1, 2025, at the Niceville Community Center to benefit local charities and youth programs.
Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation to Celebrate 75th Anniversary with Gala

The Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation will host its first “Paint the Town Red” Gala on February 8, 2025, to celebrate Sacred Heart Bay’s 75th anniversary and support its cardiovascular services.
Café Thirty-A Raises Record $81,000 for Caring and Sharing of South Walton

Café Thirty-A’s Annual Christmas Charity Ball raised $81,000 for Caring and Sharing of South Walton, supporting food and financial aid programs for local families.
Congressional Candidate Jimmy Patronis Talks F-35 Program, Affordable Housing and Daycare in Niceville

Jimmy Patronis, running for Florida’s 1st Congressional District seat, addressed the F-35 program, housing issues, and campaign priorities during a Niceville event.
Niceville Good Neighbor of the Month: Richard Schmeltzer

Meet Niceville’s Good Neighbor of the Month! Richard Schmeltzer has been recognized for his tireless generosity, from fixing vehicles to helping sick neighbors. Read more about this local hero and how Ryan Cabaniss State Farm is spotlighting community kindness.
This Organization Just Donated Almost $2 Million to Local Nonprofits:

This local organization will give $1.9 Million to non profits around the Okaloosa County area.
Steve Schutt: The Mortgage Hack For Active Duty And Vets to Save $1,000s on their Mortgage in Okaloosa

Steve Schutt, a loan officer at Movement Mortgage, suggests this strategy to help homebuyers save on monthly payments without needing sellers to drop home prices.
This is One of the Least Expensive Ways to Help The Hungry in Okaloosa

Destin Harvest, a nonprofit food rescue organization, has distributed 1.9 million pounds of food across Okaloosa and Walton Counties so far in 2024, delivering meals to families struggling with food insecurity. Despite the perception of wealth in Destin, hunger remains a significant issue, with many families depending on donations from food pantries and shelters to make ends meet.