Jul 24, 2014
Six parks receive advisories for hazardous water
FORT WALTON BEACH — Six Okaloosa County parks may have potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated this week.
Jul 24, 2014
Bodybuilder, neurosurgeon debunk 5 training myths
While big chunks of America’s population continue to be ravaged by obesity, causing other problems such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, there are many millions who choose to prevent those con…
Jul 23, 2014
Crestview boy back home following viral meningitis diagnosis
CRESTVIEW — Kelly and Michelle Stackhouse are glad to have their 7-year-old son, Gabriel, back at home.
Jul 16, 2014
Okaloosa parks pass hazardous water tests
FORT WALTON BEACH — No Okaloosa County parks have hazardous bathing water this week, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated.
Jul 15, 2014
Residents, visitors urged to take precautions during extreme heat
Residents should take precautions to avoid heat exhaustion, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County states.
Jul 14, 2014
O Negative blood needed immediately
O Negative blood supply has reached very low levels due to summer vacations and school and college summer breaks.
Jul 14, 2014
North Okaloosa, Fort Walton Beach hospitals recognized for reducing early elective deliveries
MAITLAND — March of Dimes and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of District XII (Florida) are recognizing more than 40 Florida hospitals for successfully reducing their rates of…
Jul 4, 2014
Couple paying it forward following son's cancer treatments
CRESTVIEW — Noah Jackson may not have celebrated his first birthday on Saturday if St. Jude Children's Research Hospital hadn't stepped in to help.
Jul 1, 2014
Neurosurgeon: The greatest thing you can do you for body is to build muscle
If you want good health, a long life and to feel your best well into old age, the No. 1 most important thing you can do is strength-training, says Dr. Brett Osborn, author of “Get Serious, A Neurosur…
Jun 28, 2014
Health department: Protect yourself against mosquitoes
The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County and Okaloosa County Mosquito Control want residents and visitors to protect themselves against mosquito-borne diseases.