Jun 9, 2017
'I consider it as a blessing'
CRESTVIEW — First United Methodist Church’s youth pastor, Mike Milani, is taking some time off this summer for a special reason.
On June 29, Milani will travel to New York, where he will undergo s…
May 16, 2017
Podiatrist: Preventive care crucial for foot health
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County residents likely have a number of foot health problems, and a local podiatrist explains the issues and potential causes.
Sean Hodson is a podiatrist who recently finish…
May 16, 2017
F.A.S.T. 5K brings stroke awareness, education
CRESTVIEW— North Okaloosa Medical Center kicked off the first F.A.S.T. 5K on May 13 on Main Street, a fun run and walk to promote stroke education and awareness in the community.
The event is title…
May 12, 2017
Dog bite victims recovering, but bills mounting
CRESTVIEW — Paige Woody and her daughter, Zoey, were injured in a March 25 pit bull attack, but the pair are on the mend.
Meanwhile, bills are mounting.
Greg Woody, Zoey’s stepfather, set up an o…
May 9, 2017
MOSQUITO PROBLEMS?
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa residents with standing water on their property may want to get live fish from the county if they are inundated with mosquitoes.
Okaloosa County Mosquito Control provides gambu…
May 8, 2017
NWF Dental Assisting program offers free X-rays
NICEVILLE — The Northwest Florida State College Dental Assisting program will offer free dental X-rays in June.
Available hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday beginning June 5.
T…
May 8, 2017
Head Start sites celebrate children's mental health
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa Head Start sites here had a walkathon in observance of the National Children's Mental Health Awareness Week May 1-5.
While the NCMHA Day is May 4, due to severe weather, childr…
May 3, 2017
Two Okaloosa parks receive hazardous water advisories
FORT WALTON BEACH — Two Okaloosa County parks have potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated date.
Liza Jackson Park, Fort Walton Beach, and Ga…
May 3, 2017
Two Okaloosa parks receive hazardous water advisories
FORT WALTON BEACH — Two Okaloosa County parks have potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated May 3.
Liza Jackson Park, Fort Walton Beach, and G…
May 2, 2017
Free dental clinic scheduled
BAKER — The Baker Lions Club and Baker Area Ministerial Association have scheduled a free mobile dental clinic.
The clinic will provide fillings and extractions during the week of May 8-12 to peopl…