New Charity Claims First $1,000 Grant Kept Woman Housed.
The Shine Forward Foundation claims to have awarded its first $1,000 grant, reportedly helping a local woman keep her home.
HCA Donates AED Following Cardiac Arrest Incident.
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital donated an AED to the Destin Chamber, citing a recent cardiac emergency.
2-pound preemie goes home after 75-day NICU stay.
Ascension touts its NICU’s “quality care” and “specialized support” for families, claiming staff became “like extended family.”
Doolittle Institute needs volunteers to run youth robotics competition.
Doolittle Institute says the believe volunteers are essential to creating memorable STEM experiences, purportedly shaping future innovators.
Senator Moody Files Bill in Florida Space Academy Bid.
Florida Senator Ashley Moody’s office says she filed legislation to site the new U.S. Space Academy in Florida, arguing it’s “America’s gateway.”
Oktoberfest Food Sales Claimed to Fund Local Charities.
Organizers say the festival benefits charity, touting authentic music at their popular Oktoberfest event.
Niceville Police searching for missing at-risk man.
Police say they need the public’s help finding a man with autism who may be at risk.
FSU fires Athletics Director Michael Alford.
Florida State University announced Michael Alford’s exit, with officials claiming the move was necessary for “championships and restructuring athletics.”
Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation Changes Its Name.
The Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation rebranded as Northwest Florida Children’s Foundation, claiming broader impact and “systemic change” for children.
Lewis School Aide Charged with Abusing Student.
An Okaloosa County paraprofessional, Heather Bildstein, was arrested for allegedly striking a 5-year-old autistic student in the face at Lewis School in Valparaiso. While Bildstein denied the allegation, witnesses confirmed the incident, leading to a charge of Child Abuse Without Great Harm. The school district placed her on administrative leave.
