Mar 7, 2016
The sweet rewards of gardening start with strawberries
One of the first food plants you’ll see at garden centers are strawberries, and there’s lots of good reasons to get them growing in your garden.
Kids are likely to enjoy the sweetness of strawberri…
Mar 7, 2016
Tri-county horticulture studies group plans Alys Beach trip
The Tri County Horticulture Study Group will meet at Alys Beach for a garden tour led by landscape coordinator Kendall Horne.
The event is 10 a.m. March 24 at Alys Beach, 9581 E. County Highway 30A…
Mar 6, 2016
CROSE: Changes are coming in Crestview; keep an open mind
Change is inevitable; some embrace it while others reject it. We don't live our lives at a standstill, so change occurs.
Families, businesses and government entities must change to keep up with the…
Mar 4, 2016
DREADEN: Author recommends these 9 business management books
Daniel H. Pink is the author of five business-related books that have sold 2 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 34 languages.
In his best-selling book, "Drive: The Surprising Tr…
Mar 3, 2016
North Okaloosa ministerial alliance plans unity service
CRESTVIEW — The North Okaloosa Ministerial Alliance & Church of Crestview is having a 2016 unity service.
Guests include event speaker, the Rev. Darryl Coleman of Praise Power and Compassion Minist…
Mar 3, 2016
North Okaloosa area Easter activities
EGG HUNTS :
●9 a.m. to noon March 26, Twin Hills Park, 100 Hathaway St. N. Attendees can enjoy a train ride, a bounce house, a 27-foot slide, prizes and a visit from the Easter bunny. Ages 0-3: 9 a…
Mar 1, 2016
Crestview church ministry monthly distributes a semi-full of food (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — The sun isn’t totally up yet, but volunteers sure are. Fueled by coffee, donuts, ice cream sandwiches, and a sense of mission, they swarm around a semi as it backs up to a local church.
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Mar 1, 2016
Okaloosa health department focuses on 'Healthy Teeth, Healthy You'
FORT WALTON BEACH — With the end of February and National Children’s Dental Health Month, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County wants families to make sure they are taking the right ste…
Mar 1, 2016
CROSE: Focusing on what Crestview does offer
When I am about town, I hear complaints about what we don't have in Crestview.
There is a strong desire for better traffic flow, which is certainly needed, as well as specific national restaurants…
Feb 29, 2016
Skydive North Florida to raise breast cancer treatment funds
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS — Skydive North Florida will host Jump For The Rose to support breast cancer treatment for uninsured or underinsured women.
First time jumpers will make a 10,000-foot tandem skydiv…