May 19, 2014
Health department: beware of mold in water-damaged buildings
Take precautions when cleaning and repairing flood-damaged homes and buildings, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County advises.
May 19, 2014
Sisters show talent while raising money for pageant
CRESTVIEW — Madeline and Samantha Redmond are doing what they can to participate in the July 27 Little Miss Magnolia State pageant in Mississippi.
May 19, 2014
A better bedbug trap: made from household items for about $1
GAINESVILLE— The contraption seems so simple, yet so clever, like something The Professor might have concocted on “Gilligan’s Island.”
May 18, 2014
Irish radio personalities learn about north county culture, Southern hospitality
BAKER — After a week of hosting Ireland's top radio personalities, resident Mary Gadeken has her sights set on exploring the Emerald Isle, and her guests are eager to return her hospitality.
May 16, 2014
Okaloosa County's evening mosquito control begins next week
The Okaloosa County Division of Environmental Services began spot spraying in May. On Monday, May 19, the standard evening broadcast spray schedule will begin, weather permitting.
May 15, 2014
EXTENSION CONNECTION: Kudzu bugs attack kudzu — and plenty of Florida plants
Florida is extending a warm welcome to a new pest!
May 13, 2014
EXTENSION CONNECTION: High rainfall, ice storm bring take-all root rot
Last summer’s heavy rain and stress from January’s icy weather have contributed to widespread take-all root rot.
May 13, 2014
Free training on domestic violence, mental health next week
Shelter House and the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence will offer free training later this month.
May 13, 2014
'The American Nurse — Healing America' screening set May 19
Northwest Florida State College will participate in the nationwide screening of “The American Nurse: Healing America,” a documentary by photojournalist and filmmaker Carolyn Jones.
May 12, 2014
Club for remote controlled aircraft enthusiasts re-forms
LAUREL HILL — Ron Meade enjoys flying remote controlled airplanes; the hobby offers an escape from the daily routine, he said.