GAINESVILLE — You’re heading to college for the first time or returning to campus, and you decide with your parents to get a credit card in your name. A University of Florida Institute of Food and Ag…
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University of Florida has student nutrition survival, eating tips
GAINESVILLE — When you get to college, and you’re trying to eat well, there are so many temptations and challenges — fast foods and late-night pizza, navigating the dining halls, limited transportati…
Okaloosa prepares for heavy rain, flooding
SHALIMAR — Okaloosa County Department of Public Safety is monitoring the National Weather Service for potential rain and possible flooding.
Emergency Management is ready, as well as the Flood Res…
Crestview church schedules Men's Day celebration
CRESTVIEW — "What a Mighty God We Serve" is the theme for Men's Day at Mount Zion A.M.E. Church of Crestview.
The celebration will consist of four worship services at the church at 502 McDonald St…
Emmanuel Baptist Church sets small-group meetings
CRESTVIEW — Emmanuel Baptist Church attendees’ fall semester of small-group meetings starts soon.
Group Connect meetings are a way to meet small-group leaders, hear about group openings, and decid…
NITZEL: Cowboys the focus of Family Library Time event
CRESTVIEW — Don your boots and hat and join Cowboy Bruce at Warriors Hall on Aug. 23 for singing, poetry, trick roping, and the art of the bull-whip!
The 2B Ranch Wild West Show will begin at 6:…
DUNNING: How to get funding for a school garden or science project
Every year, shortly after school starts, the extension office gets countless requests from teachers and school volunteers to assist with establishing a school garden.
One of the biggest stumbling…
Okaloosa health department releases water quality results
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County has announced water quality test results for local parks.
Only one has potentially hazardous bathing water, the FDOH-Okaloos…
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrates Pioneer Day
FORT WALTON BEACH — On July 23, the Fort Walton Beach Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrated Pioneer Day, which commemorates the arrival of their pioneer ancestors in the…
Pensacola hospital plans reunion of neonatal unit families
PENSACOLA — Former patients and their families may attend a children's hospital neonatal intensive care unit reunion.
The annual event is an opportunity for families to reconnect with the nurses, …