Oct 15, 2015
5 facts about handwashing for Oct. 15, Global Handwashing Day (TUTORIAL)
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County celebrates Oct. 15 as Global Handwashing Day, which is dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance…
Oct 15, 2015
BROADHEAD: Make wise decisions or accept the consequences
Ireland radio and television broadcaster Gay Byrne once interviewed comedian and self-proclaimed atheist Stephen Fry.
Bryne asked Fry to imagine, for a moment, that God exists. Next, he asked Fry t…
Oct 15, 2015
CROSE: Cutting down Christmas shopping lists, thinking of others
Have you looked at the calendar lately? It's just more than 10 weeks until Christmas.
Have you started, or even finished, shopping?
A friend who works in retail said she heard during a sales se…
Oct 15, 2015
Covenant Hospice offers free children’s grief camp
MIRAMAR BEACH — Covenant Hospice and The Village of Baytowne Wharf will host a free children’s grief support camp.
Camp Monarch is Saturday, Nov. 7 at The Village, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, …
Oct 15, 2015
Information session set for NWF State College nursing students
NICEVILLE — Northwest Florida State College’s associate degree in nursing program will host an information session for fall 2016 admission.
The event is 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 in room 302 of…
Oct 14, 2015
Okaloosa health department announces water quality results
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County has announced water quality test results for local parks.
No Okaloosa County parks have potentially hazardous bathing water, …
Oct 14, 2015
Crestview beauty pageant to benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
CRESTVIEW — Free entries are available through Oct. 19 for a beauty pageant benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
The third annual 65 Roses Beauty Pageant is 2 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Crestview Co…
Oct 14, 2015
Low-cost rabies vaccinations planned in Baker
BAKER — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County and the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society are offering a rabies vaccination clinic.
Cost is $5 per vaccination, and microchips will also b…
Oct 13, 2015
Medicare supplement insurance workshop scheduled in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — A free hour-long workshop on Medicare Supplement Insurance for seniors turning 65, retirees and caregivers will be presented by Herring Hooks Insurance of Gulf Breeze.
The same informat…
Oct 12, 2015
TIU: Get fresh with Florida fish
October is National Seafood Month, a time to highlight smart seafood choices, sustainable fisheries, and health benefits of eating a seafood-rich diet.
Today, let's hit the highlights:
You may ne…