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Week 10 Thursday, November 9 Carolina Panthers at Chicago Bears, 7:15 p.m., Prime Video Sunday. November 12 Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots (Frankfurt), 8:30 a.m., NFL Network Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens, Noon, Fox Houston Texans at Cincinnati Bengals, Noon, CBS San Francisco 49ers at Jacksonville Jaguars, Noon, Fox New Orleans Saints at Minnesota Vikings, Noon,...
To celebrate the 2022 Summer Reading theme, “Oceans of Possibilities,” the Division of Library and Information Services and Florida State Parks offers “The Real Florida Reader” state park pass. This pass is available for library card holders to check out from the Destin Library or any of the other...
By L. Smith Seven Rip Current deaths have occurred in Florida so far in 2021—three of those occurring in our area, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). In March, Miramar Beach was open, but with red-flag warnings about dangerous surf. Pete Rosengren, 42, a father of three from Illinois died...
Area resident, Amelia Cooley, is age 4 and currently battling Leukemia. But, her love of animals helps her to keep going. So, her wish to be a zookeeper was granted this summer as the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Zoo Miami teamed up to make Amelia’s dream come true. Amelia, along with...
People of South Walton: Regina Jaquess of Emerald Coast Compounding Regina Jaquess balances her life between being a local business owner and a professional athlete. She is a pharmacist who owns Emerald Coast Compounding Pharmacy on Hwy 393, just north of 30A, and runs the business with her sister Renee. When...
The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF), a not-for-profit charitable arts organization, blends art, music and nature for a one of a kind summer camp experience! The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center and Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation are joining forces to offer Nature Rocks. Made possible, in part, by Keith and...
By Peggy Brockman, Author and Speaker, Executive Director, United for a Good Cause, Inc., Hope Squad Master Trainer Certified On February 26, I received that call no parent or grandparent ever wants to receive. One of my grandsons had attempted to take his own life – he attempted to commit suicide....

Set Free to be Me

Kay Fant has been an interior designer for 42 years, and owned a design center in Destin Florida.  As recently as August, Fant closed the doors to her business to dedicate more time to her non-profit organization, Set Free to Be...
Two Events — One Epic Weekend Alaqua Animal Refuge presents Animoré, to be held Friday and Saturday, October 18 and 19, 2019 on the grounds of Alaqua’s future home along Highway 20 in Freeport, Florida. Animoré is the first annual festival in celebration of and for the love of animals....
On May 19, 2022, PRESTO! opened its doors and began dazzling attendees.. The pop-up magic show, which features five internationally-renowned acts, will keep the enchantment alive through Aug. 28. Audience members have described the show as “a treat for the entire family” and “a must-see performance.” One act that audience...