Apr 24, 2014
Women, Infants and Children program transitions from paper to card system
The Women, Infants and Children program has transitioned to an electronic benefits transfer, or EBT, system, according to the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County.
Apr 23, 2014
Okaloosa waters pass EPA tests
On April 21, all Okaloosa park waters passed EPA tests for enteric bacteria.
Apr 23, 2014
Okaloosa Department of Health offices closed tomorrow for staff training
The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County will be closed tomorrow for staff training . Client services at the Crestview and Fort Walton Beach locations will resume regularly scheduled hours…
Apr 21, 2014
Relay For Life volunteers 'paint the town purple' in downtown Crestview (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — Downtown Crestview is looking a bit more purple today after volunteers with the American Cancer Society's local Relay For Life wrapped ribbons around lampposts.
Apr 21, 2014
YMCAs hosting Healthy Kids Day in Northwest Florida
CRESTVIEW — From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 26, area YMCAs at 298 N. Wilson St., Crestview, Destin and Fort Walton Beach are hosting YMCA Healthy Kids Day to help kids keep their minds and bodies active.
Apr 18, 2014
Keep calm and donate blood this holiday weekend
PENSACOLA— All OneBlood Donor Centers will be hosting special holiday blood drives April 17- 21 at the donor center locations.
Apr 13, 2014
1 'moderate,' 9 'poor' hazardous water ratings for Okaloosa parks
FORT WALTON BEACH — Nine Okaloosa County parks may have potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated this week.
Apr 11, 2014
Emerald Coast Hospice re-launching informational campaign
Emerald Coast Hospice is re-launching an informational program to help people better understand how hospice can benefit patients and caregivers. The program includes television, radio and newspaper a…
Apr 9, 2014
COVER STORY: Couple's experience, loss with cancer drive them to help others
CRESTVIEW — When Nancy Snyder was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 19, she was ready for it.
Apr 9, 2014
Cox Charity Auction kicks off Saturday
The Cox Charity Auction to benefit Covenant Hospice runs April 12 through May 10. The event, formerly the Cox Cablethon, will feature four week-long auctions hosted at www.CoxCharityAuction.com. Each…