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PRIME TIME classes begin registration

Registration for Fall PRIME TIME series of personal enrichment classes offered by Northwest Florida State College begins Sept. 8 by web and in-person at the Niceville campus and Sept. 9 at all seven college locations.  The PRIME TIME schedule o... Full story

NWF State College summer term President’s and Dean’s List

Northwest Florida State College recognized the superior scholastic achievement of students completing the Summer 2010 term by naming them to the President's List and Dean's List. The President's List names those students with nine or more credits in... Full story

For the Kids

Meg Norwood (from left), Jaime Webster, and Eve Corcoran of Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast present Pam Jones, principal, with school supplies for Freeport Elementary School. The staff and students were grateful to receive school supplies... Full story

WCEDA announces TIDE Award winner

The Walton County Economic Development Alliance recently announced the presentation of the TIDE Award at the Quarterly Roundtable Breakfast at the Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club. The award stands for Thanks for Investing and Developing in Walton Coun... Full story

All local charities invited to raise money at Evening of Giving

Over the past five years, Silver Sands Factory Stores Evening of Giving has served as a major fundraiser for charities across the region from Pensacola to Panama City. This year, however, will be incredibly important as charities and non-profits are ... Full story

Community Meetings 8-28

All area codes are 850 unless specified   Adventure Club •Aug.  29: Kayak/canoe trip on Juniper Creek in the Blackwater River State Forest. No rentals available. Meet at 9 a.m. where the creek crosses under Red Rock Road about 3 mil... Full story

Health Briefs 8-28

All area codes are 850 unless specifie   Blood drives The Northwest Florida Blood Center will hold blood drives at the following locations: •Sept. 3: Sacred Heart Hospital, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. •Sept. 14: Cope, Hwy. 331, DeFuniak Spri... Full story

Foundation announces winner of 15th Annual Destin Festival of the Arts Poster Competition

Beeb Benson was selected as the 2010 Destin Festival of the Arts poster winner. The winning artwork becomes the signature image for the festival posters, T-shirts and other merchandise.  For the past eight years, Benson has been painting colorf... Full story

Gardening and flowers on the calendar for Seagrove Garden Club

The 47th year of the Seagrove Garden Club will be a celebration of gardening and flowers. All programs will be focused on how to garden in our local area. From fountains and holistic gardens to containers and also the use of flowers in arra... Full story

Walton County Sheriff's Office welcomes new Emergency Management leadership

On Aug. 12, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office appointed Captain Joe Preston as the division chief and director of emergency management and public safety communications. Preston has more than nine years experience with the Walton County Sherif... Full story

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