Oct 29, 2015
HUBBUB: Vaccine hasn't helped, few use Common Core math
Our Facebook fans have strong opinions about how to use oil spill recovery money; downtown Crestview's rezoning; flu vaccines; Florida Standards; and Holt's growth and development. Here are some of t…
Oct 28, 2015
HUBBUB: Scam artists raise concerns, leave Holt alone
Okaloosa County residents are abuzz about Elie's Voice, a nonprofit organization that aims to prevent child suicide; Okaloosa County School District procedures for head lice; the latest scams circula…
Oct 27, 2015
DICKSON: A big Friday night looming
The 2015 high school football season is quickly drawing to a close.
Friday night, Baker School and Crestview High School play their last district games. A week from Friday, the Gators travel to Lib…
Oct 27, 2015
Crestview library reading includes visit by Sprout the Skunk
The Crestview Public Library's Story Time at 10:15 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2 will feature some “Farm Fun,” including a visit from a skunk.
Author Elizabeth Colabella will read her story, “I Think, I Thun…
Oct 26, 2015
HUBBUB: Head lice will always be around, bridges need work, too
Our Facebook fans shared their thoughts on head lice and Okaloosa County's plans for a new Crestview courthouse, among other issues. Here are some of their comments.
Head lice will always be aroun…
Oct 26, 2015
NITZEL: Crestview library schedules Native American drum demonstration
You can dance to Native American drum beats Tuesday, Nov. 24 at the Crestview Public Library.
Kirby Locklear, a Lumbee Native American, will share his culture with us during a demonstration. He als…
Oct 26, 2015
SHANKLIN: Farmers’ skills can pay off for investors, too
In many parts of the country, it’s harvest season. As a consumer, you will certainly be affected by the labors of farmers — and their particular skill set can teach you a lot in your role as investor…
Oct 26, 2015
WILLIAMS: The Confederate rose is not a rose
Which plant is mostly found on older landscapes, is poorly available in most local nurseries, is closely related to okra and cotton, but is called a rose and produces showy fall flowers that turn fro…
Oct 22, 2015
CROSE: 'Tis the season for scammers
My husband, Jim, and I recently received a voicemail from a stern-sounding man.
He stated, "Arrest warrant has been issued; your physical address is under federal investigation. Call immediately at…
Oct 20, 2015
SHANKLIN: 4 emotional investment decisions to avoid
What’s the biggest obstacle to your ability to invest successfully?
Is it the ups and downs of the financial markets? Political events? The fact that you weren’t born rich?
Actually, the chief hu…