PFLAG Niceville Reveals 2024 Pride Day Schedule
Emerald Coast Pride is set to kick off Pride Month with a celebration at the Niceville Community Center on Saturday, June 1. The event promises a full day of family-friendly activities, entertainment, and inclusivity, including games, crafts, food trucks, and a DJ.
Emerald Coast Open Helps Control Invasive Lionfish
The Emerald Coast Open lionfish tournament, held from May 17-19, saw divers remove 11,844 invasive lionfish from the Gulf of Mexico throughout the event. Participants competed for $125,000 in prizes, with winners including VJL Seafood, Deep Water Mafia El Gato Negro, Lookin’ Back, and Bob Brown. The tournament also featured the Lionfish Festival and Restaurant Week, promoting conservation and culinary innovation with lionfish dishes.
New Opportunities For NWFSC and FAMU Pharmacy Students
New opportunities will soon be available to Northwest Florida State College students. Dr. Larose, the Founding Campus Dean, Director, and Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Institute of Public Health, Durell Peaden, Jr. Rural Pharmacy Education Campus in Crestview, recently announced that FAMU College of Pharmacy and NWFSC will soon sign a 2+4 Articulation Agreement.
The agreement will provide FAMU pharmacy students with on-campus housing at NWFSC and ensure that NWFSC students are smoothly admitted into FAMU College of Pharmacy.
Can You Hear ‘Em? Eglin Roars to Life for Night Flights.
The 58th Fighter Squadron will perform night flying operations over Eglin Air Force Base and surrounding areas on May 20-22 between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Night flying is an essential requirement for the 58th Fighter Squadron training operations. However, night operations could mean a couple of evenings littered with the roar of aircraft flying overhead for civilians.
Okaloosa County Gets Damage Recap After Storm
Residents of Okaloosa County were jolted awake early this morning as a powerful storm system unleashed its fury across the region. With winds reaching speeds of up to 70 mph and lightning illuminating the sky, the community found itself grappling with the aftermath of nature’s wrath.
NWFSC Launches Entrepreneurship Program For High Schoolers
Northwest Florida State College introduces the ELM Youth Program, providing high school students in Okaloosa and Walton counties with opportunities in entrepreneurship, leadership, and mentorship. Designed for rising juniors and seniors, the program offers workshops, community engagement, and a focus on building future leaders.
🥇📱 Niceville High School Student Wins Congressional App Challenge
Junior from Niceville High School Wins Congressional App Challenge, Aims to Tackle Child Poverty
Tally Ho, Old Bean! New British/Australian/Canadian Fighter Squadron Stands Up At Eglin AFB
The No. 80 Squadron stood up at Eglin Air Force Base. The Combined Efforts of the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada will move the Commonwealth’s (and the United States’) interests forward.
Dr. G. Devin Stephenson Selected as Florida Polytechnic University’s Next President
The Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees has announced the selection of Dr. G. Devin Stephenson as the university’s next president, highlighting his qualifications and the upcoming transition in leadership.
Eglin Federal Credit Union Launches Partnership with School District To Improve Students’ Financial Literacy
Eglin Federal Credit Union and Okaloosa County schools are joining forces to teach high school students vital financial skills, from budgeting to retirement planning, ensuring they’re ready for a financially secure future. Learn more about this impactful partnership here!
