Okaloosa’s jobless rate stays flat for July
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s July unemployment report, released Friday, shows the state’s unemployment rate is 7.1 percent for the third month in a row. Likewise, jobless rates in…
Broxson: North Okaloosa & Alabama must partner for economic growth
CRESTVIEW — Sometimes, North Okaloosa County is referred to as "L.A," for Lower Alabama, with which we have more in common than the beach resort-oriented south end of the county.
Kingline Equipment coming to Baker
BAKER — Construction on the third Kingline Equipment location is underway.
Hampton Inn in Crestview promoting area producers
Kevin Bader, manager at Hampton Inn in Crestview, wants to assist small businesses or independent sellers
Florida Organic Growers launches interactive website
Florida Organic Growers' new interactive website, www.foginfo.org, offers tools and resources for farmers and consumers.
Sales tax holiday is this Friday through Sunday (LIST)
CRESTVIEW — Escambia Farms resident Tracie Gasca anticipates saving money when she takes her daughter Kaylie shopping during this weekend's sales tax holiday.
Broxson to speak at Crestview chamber committee meeting
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Area Chamber of Commermce Government Issues Committee Aug. 14 meeting will feature guest speaker District 3 Rep. Doug Broxson.
Okaloosa EMS chief earns state award
Okaloosa County Emergency Medical Services Chief Al Herndon has earned the Mark Fingeret Emergency Medical Services Award for Administrative Leadership and Excellence in EMS.
Shanklin receives Edward Jones awards
CRESTVIEW — Yvonne Shanklin, of the Edward Jones financial services firm in Crestview, has earned three company awards.
Laurel Hill School sixth-grader is restaurant's namesake
FLORALA, Ala. — While other Laurel Hill School sixth-graders spend summer fishing, playing softball or going on family vacations, Bryce Wooten has a restaurant to run.









