Nov 2, 2015
Gulf Power partners with Florida teachers to boost STEM
PENSACOLA — On Monday, Florida Gov. Rick Scott announced $1 million proposed funding for teachers in Florida to partner with high-tech companies like Gulf Power for STEM training.
The statewide pro…
Oct 31, 2015
Tonight: Crestview High presents stage production of classic horror film
CRESTVIEW — The undead will rise tonight in the Pearl Tyner Auditorium as Crestview High School Theatre unleashes the stage version of George A. Romero’s classic horror flick, “Night of the Living De…
Oct 30, 2015
Crestview High students bid visiting French guests 'au revoir' (PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — There were hugs, tears and chocolate mousse aplenty Wednesday and Thursday as Crestview High School students bid heartfelt “au revoirs” to their new friends from Noirmoutier, France.
Af…
Oct 29, 2015
Spaghetti dinner to benefit Laurel Hill School scoreboard fund
LAUREL HILL — The Laurel Hill School Athletic Department's Spaghetti Dinner and Science Night is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 in the LHS cafeteria.
The Northwest Florida Astronomy Associ…
Oct 29, 2015
Okaloosa ACT and SAT workshops planned
FORT WALTON BEACH — Students taking the Dec. 5 SAT and the Dec. 12 ACT may attend a workshop in the Fort Walton Beach High School Media Center.
The seminar consists of four 3-hour sessions, schedul…
Oct 28, 2015
North Okaloosa residents among Troy University honor and grad students
TROY, Ala. — North Okaloosa residents are among Troy University students named to the Term 1 chancellor's and provost's lists for the 2015-2016 academic year, as well as the graduates list.
Christ…
Oct 27, 2015
LETTER: Florida Standards must be stopped
Dear editor,
Oct. 18, the Northwest Florida Daily News featured Okaloosa Schools Superintendent Mary Beth Jackson’s guest column encouraging citizens to speak “with one voice” about assessments.
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Oct 25, 2015
Florida's last middle school industrial arts program may close, but opportunities remain
North Okaloosa County Schools' last industrial arts program may end after this school year, but students not planning to attend college still have opportunities to learn related trades
Oct 24, 2015
FAMU's Crestview campus plans renaming ceremony in honor of Durell Peaden
CRESTVIEW — A renaming ceremony in honor of the late Durell Peaden is scheduled at the FAMU Crestview Pharmacy School on Woodruff Avenue.
The event is 3-4 p.m. Oct. 26 at the College of Pharmacy a…
Oct 23, 2015
BONI: Crestview mom's lice column demonstrates power of free speech
Free Speech Week, Oct. 19-25, reminds Americans to speak up.
The annual, nonpartisan event helps us reflect on how crucial free speech is in our democracy.
Expressing your views against a congres…