VIDEO: Niceville Celebrates July 4 on Boggy Bayou
People of Niceville and Valparaiso, Florida gathered in the thousands on the shores of Boggy Bayou to watch fireworks and celebrate America’s independence.
Donnie Lane – A Beacon For Patriotism
returning to the States, Donnie found solace and purpose in creating miniature lighthouses, a hobby that helped him cope with the trauma of war. His unique wooden lighthouses, now totaling around 15,000, have become cherished symbols of his resilience and dedication. As Donnie faces the end of his life due to Agent Orange exposure, his legacy of craftsmanship and family pride shines brightly, much like the lighthouses he so lovingly creates.
Record Breaking Hurricane Beryl Advances Toward Mexico
The first hurricane of the 2024 season, Hurricane Beryl, has hinted at the possibility of several powerful storms forming over the next few months. In May, the NOAA predicted above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic this year, mainly due to near-record high water temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean, the development of La Nina conditions in the Pacific, and reduced Atlantic trade winds and wind shear. Beryl, which strengthened to a Category 5 storm just 33 days after the start of the hurricane season, became the earliest Category 5 storm in any Atlantic hurricane season. According to the National Hurricane Center’s most recent advisory, Hurricane Beryl is progressing steadily across the Northwestern Caribbean Sea after weakening to a Category 2 hurricane following its official landfall in Jamaica yesterday. Beryl is currently 135 miles west of Grand Cayman and 275 miles east of Tulum, Mexico, moving northwest at 18 miles per hour. The National Hurricane Center warns of strong winds, dangerous storm surge, and damaging waves as the storm is expected to make landfall on the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico by early Friday.
