Giving Second Chances: Emerald Coast Life Center Tackles Addiction and Incarceration
Emerald Coast Life Center, founded by Dana Clah, aims to support addiction recovery and reduces recidivism in Okaloosa County through programs addressing trauma, relationships, and life skills, with a focus on underserved populations.
Heritage Museum Announces Yule of Yesteryear Dates for 2024
🎄Celebrate the season at the Yule of Yesteryear festival on Dec. 14! Join us for live music, crafts, kids’ activities, and more at Perrine Park in Valparaiso. Free event! More details: heritage-museum.org
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.
College Students Collect More Than 1,000 Books for Local Library
Northwest Florida State College’s Phi Theta Kappa honor society collected over 1,000 books through pop-up drives, surpassing their goal of 300, and celebrated with a reading event for children at the Niceville Library. The project aimed to support the library and children in foster care while also incorporating an academic report on storytelling preservation.
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.
Radical Forgiveness – Ruckel Teacher Talks About Hit And Run
The Niceville community has rallied around Ruckel High Teacher and Little League World Series Softball Coach Sarah Carnello after a hit an run driver severely injured her Monday.
Community Day/Storybook Village to Celebrate Child Care and Early Learning in the Emerald Coast
The Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast celebrates the expansion of child care and early learning with a free, fun-filled Community Day and Storybook Village event on October 26, highlighting local efforts to improve early education in Okaloosa and Walton counties.
This Niceville Charity Got A Big Donation – Thanks to a Mortgage Company. Here’s Why That Matters To You:
Niceville’s Steve Schutt made sure the team at Movement Mortgage got a leg up helping single moms get back on their feet.
Military Family to Run In Niceville As Part of 50 State Tour for Cleft Awareness!
A military family will visit Niceville on October 17 as part of their nationwide 5K journey to raise awareness and funds for cleft conditions, supporting Smile Train’s mission.
The Chances For A Mullet Festival in 2025 Look Grim
If you were looking forward to a 2025 Mullet Festival – things ain’t lookin good after October’s Niceville City Council Meeting.
