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GIVING BACK
Radio host to spend 98 hours on scissor-lift for ‘Bikes or Bust’ toy drive in Fort Walton Beach
A local radio host will spend more than four days suspended above ground to help ensure children along the Emerald Coast receive bikes this Christmas.
- Bo Reynolds, morning show host at Highway 98 Country (WHWY-FM), will live on a 30-foot scissor-lift for 98 consecutive hours as part of the station’s 13th annual Bikes or Bust event benefiting Emerald Coast Toys for Tots.
The event begins at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, at Uptown Station located at 99 Eglin Parkway NE. Reynolds will remain on the scissor-lift until Monday, Dec. 9, equipped with only a tent and sleeping bag for protection from the elements.
JVC Broadcasting, which owns Highway 98 Country, aims to collect new bikes, helmets, toys and monetary donations for children of all ages during the event. Local volunteers and JVC Broadcasting representatives will be on site to collect donations and assemble bikes.
- The initiative will receive additional support from sister stations 102.1 The Wave-WWAV, ROCK 92.1-WECQ and Florida Man Radio 103.1-WZLB.
More information about Bikes or Bust can be found at Highway98Country.com and on social media at @Highway98Country.
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GIVING BACK
Specialty Roofers Inc. to give free roof to military member or veteran
A Northwest Florida roofing company is offering a free roof to military members as part of its community giving initiative.
- Specialty Roofers Inc. (SRI), in partnership with GAF Roofing, announced its Roofs for Troops campaign to provide a complete roof installation to either an active duty service member or veteran.
“As a local company that deeply cares about our military members, we want to give back to those who fight for the freedoms that we enjoy at home,” said Mike Miller, President – General Manager of Residential Roofing Division.
The prize, valued at more than $7,000, includes all labor and materials. The selected homeowner can choose their shingle color and will receive SRI’s Golden Pledge warranty, covering materials for 50 years and labor for 25 years.
This isn’t SRI’s first community giveaway. The company has previously provided free roofs to first responders and local educators.
- The award-winning company has earned recognition as one of Northwest Florida’s top roofing contractors, receiving accolades from Northwest Florida Daily News and Emerald Coast Magazine from 2018 to 2020, along with multiple “Best in Niceville” honors.
The free-to-enter contest will close with winner selection in early December. Winners will be notified by email or phone.
THINGS TO DO
40th annual Destin Christmas Parade to celebrate city’s founding with ’80s theme
The City of Destin will host its annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 10 a.m., incorporating an ’80s theme to commemorate the city’s 40th birthday.
- The parade route will begin at Destin Methodist Church, located at 200 Beach Drive, proceed down Beach Drive, and continue west along Harbor Boulevard (Highway 98) before concluding at Stahlman Avenue. Spectators are advised to view the parade from the north side of Harbor Boulevard.
Float applications are currently available at the Destin Community Center. Instead of charging an entry fee, organizers are requesting participants donate new toys, personal products such as cologne or perfume, or make a monetary contribution. All donations should be delivered to the Destin Community Center.
The deadline for both parade applications and donations is Friday, Dec. 6. Interested participants can submit applications in person at the community center, by fax at 850-654-8998, or via email to Recreation@cityofdestin.com.
For additional information about the parade, residents can contact 850-654-5184.
THINGS TO DO
Fort Walton Beach police to host community bike ride, ice cream social
The Fort Walton Beach Police Department will host two community engagement events on Saturday, Nov. 16, starting with a morning bike ride followed by an ice cream social.
The November Community Bike Ride begins at the Fort Walton Beach Recreation Center at 132 Jet Drive NW. Officers will be available from 8 a.m. to provide free helmets, courtesy of the Florida Department of Transportation, and assist with helmet fittings. The 4-mile leisurely ride through residential neighborhoods starts at 8:30 a.m.
Later that day, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the department will host “Cones with Cops” at Pink Coyote Dessert Co., located at 30 Walter Martin Road. The event will feature police cruisers on display and mini horses from the Fort Walton Beach Equestrian Center.
- A portion of the ice cream sales will benefit the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center.
The events offer residents opportunities to interact with Community Policing officers in casual settings. Both events are open to the public.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Authorities seek public’s help in locating missing Crestview teen
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) is requesting public assistance in locating a missing teenager from Crestview.
Seth Adams, 16, was last seen on November 11 in the Maple Street area of Crestview. He was wearing a black hoodie with a white logo on the left arm, black pants, and carrying a camo backpack at the time of his disappearance.
- Adams is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 163 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information regarding Adams’ whereabouts is urged to contact the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office at 850-651-7400. Tips can also be submitted to Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers at 850-863-TIPS, through their website at emeraldcoastcrimestoppers.com, or via the P3 Tips mobile application.
GIVING BACK
Okaloosa Superintendent donates $25,000 in campaign funds to children’s advocacy center
Okaloosa County School Superintendent Marcus Chambers has donated $25,000 from his unused campaign funds to the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC), supporting vital programs including child safety education in local schools.
- The donation will help fund ECCAC’s Safety Matters prevention program, which teaches children how to recognize and respond to unsafe situations.
“Investing in the ECCAC is an investment in our community’s future,” Chambers said. “Their transformative mission is to heal and support traumatized children, restore lost innocence, and instill hope. Together, we can make a profound difference, ensuring every child feels seen, heard, and understood.”
Julie Porterfield, CEO of ECCAC, who accepted the donation, emphasized its significance for the organization’s mission.
- “This gift will make a significant difference in the lives of the children and families we serve,” Porterfield said. “We offer the support they need to heal and find hope again. Our therapy and advocacy teams walk alongside children who have suffered abuse.”
Last year, ECCAC assisted 1,585 children and provided Safety Matters prevention education to 17,480 students in area schools. The organization recently launched CARES (Community Awareness, Advocacy, Resources, Education and Support), a new program targeting family support.
The center provides services at no cost to children and their families at locations in both Okaloosa and Walton counties.
Those who suspect child abuse can report it anonymously to the Florida Abuse Hotline at 1-800-96-ABUSE. For more information about ECCAC’s services, visit www.eccac.org.
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