The Panhandle Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) received the largest cash donation in its 63-year history from a “Secret Santa,” a gift that will make wishes to better serve Okaloosa County and its animals come true in this new year. The donation from a part-time Destin resident who asked to remain anonymous, is enough to break […]
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By Lori Leath Smith Longtime local and Destin Life favorite Sean Dietrich (sometimes better known as “Sean of the South”) is a traveling storyteller, podcaster and Southern Living writer known for his daily column filled with stories of steel workers, church potlucks and trusty bloodhounds. His penned words seem to grant his readers a reason […]
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Dec 24: Destiny Worship Center Christmas Eve Services Join us for a candlelight service on Christmas Eve as we come together to celebrate the hope given to us through Christ’s birth. Services will be held at all campuses on December 24th at 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Mimramar Beach campus […]
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By Victoria Ostrosky Bill loved Christmas. He loved the decorations and the gift-giving. He especially loved to see the surprise and joy on his son’s face on Christmas morning. Now that Kyle was a teenager, Christmas gifts and their wonder had lost a bit of their excitement, and he wanted to bring that feeling back […]
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Chapter Wins Multiple State Awards, Installs 2020-21 Board The Northwest Florida Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) is celebrating 15 years serving the Florida Panhandle. Formed in 2004 as the 15th chapter to be established under the FPRA, it currently has 57 members (and growing) across three counties; Bay, Walton and Okaloosa. […]
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Now more than ever, I am grateful for our community, who have funded, volunteered, celebrated and advocated for us throughout the years. Your unwavering support throughout this time of great uncertainty has helped Northwest Florida State College thrive. This year, we are overwhelmed and humbled by the community’s response to assist our students through the […]
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Lighting up the holiday nights are 12 Nights of Lights! Enjoy a festive, choreographed light show every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in December (Wednesday, Dec. 2 – 23) leading up to Christmas on the Events Plaza Lawn! This sparkling event will also be featured during the special holiday edition of the Wednesday Night Concert Series. Watch three […]
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By Myrna Conrad Christmas is one of my favorite holidays. During this time, we receive cards and hear songs about “peace on earth good will toward man.” In fact, when the angels heralded the birth of Jesus they said, “And this will be a sign for you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling […]
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By Pastor Dave Holland Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me, if you understand… On what were its footings set, or who laid its cornerstone— while the morning stars sang together and all the angels shouted for joy? —Job 38:4-7 (NIV) In the beginning of time there was a Singer. He […]
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