70 Years of Marriage and Still Going Strong

A long marriage isn’t as common as it used to be. But one local couple has reached a marital milestone…
When Gene and Alice Bolinger said “I Do”, they meant every word. Sherrie Polson is their only daughter and she says even after 70 year of marriage the flame is still going strong. They try to [...]

Five Local Kids are Adopted, Now Have a Forever Home

There are thousands of children in the foster care system throughout the U.S. waiting for homes. Nearly 4,000 children were adopted by Florida families last year, and according to the Department of Children and Families nearly 700 children in the entire state of Florida are available for adoption today. In honor of National Adoption Month, [...]

GCCC’s ‘Boundless Sounds’ Seeking Talent for Record Label

Playing drums; rockin’ out on the guitar and mixing music is what this classroom is all about. Lucky for them–they have a 360 degree learning experience right at their fingertips. Welcome to boundless sounds. The student-run record label at Gulf Coast Community College.
“We actually seek out talent, record them, mix them, promote and market them, [...]

Homeless Veterans Not Forgotten

With each man and woman standing here, comes a story.
“Vietnam Era Veteran, I was on a NATO joint mission at the end of the war from August 1974 to January 1975,” said Vietnam Veteran, George Green Jr. “We were on an escort mission for President Nixon.”

Campaign Against Human Trafficking Begins in U.S.

Fourteen U.S. cities are now targets in a national campaign aimed to shed light on human trafficking.
According to the Associated Press, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement unveiled the “Hidden in Plain Sight” initiative last week. It features billboards across the U.S. highlighting what it calls “the horrors and prevalence of human trafficking.” The agency compares [...]

Innocent Victims Remembered During Fort Hood Memorial

“Every evening that the sun sets on a tranquil town; every dawn that a flag is unfurled; every moment that an American enjoys life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness – that is their legacy.”–President Barack Obama on the men and women who died at Fort Hood on November 5.”
President Barack Obama officially arrived to Texas [...]

War on Meth Part 2: Road to Recovery

Her quick smile and sparkling eyes offer no hint of a life once dependent on crystal meth.
“I don’t believe I would be alive today if I was still using.” Said Rachel Hamric, a recovered 6-year meth user. At 18 years old, Hamric had already been in and out of jail and Detox four times.

War on Meth Part 1: Effects of Crystal Meth

Like most illegal drugs, using methamphetamine is like a game of Russian roulette. “I was 15 years old and I didn’t want my mom to know I was using, so I would invite a couple of friends over to stay the night, and we would chop it up and snort it in my bedroom,” said [...]

Housekeeper Puts Mr. Clean to Shame

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Whether you are staying in a hotel, motel or condo, it’s nice to know someone cares enough to make sure your accommodations are clean, but that is not an easy job. In tonight’s segment of Nicole Wants to Know we follow one woman on her quest for cleanliness.

Boys and Girls Club Go Green to Save Green

Saving money is something we are all trying to do these days, and a local staple in our community found out it is rewarding in more ways than one. For more than 30 years kids across the county have made the Boys and Girls Club a home away from home.
“This building does between 250 and [...]