May 7, 2014
Okaloosa County health department: Avoid swimming, fishing, boating in contaminated areas
Due to sewage spills caused by recent flooding, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County is monitoring contamination levels in the recreational waterways near the impacted areas. The follo…
May 7, 2014
REVIEW: Show tunes highlight community chorus spring concert
Schola Cantorum's spring concert was one of those marvelous evenings that during the event, leave audiences wanting more and afterward, eagerly awaiting the community chorus' next performance.
May 6, 2014
Okaloosa County 4-H members celebrate horse show medals
CRESTVIEW — Baker, Crestview, Niceville and Shalimar residents are celebrating medals they won during the recent Area A 4-H Horse Show in the Jackson County Agricultural Center in Marianna.OkaloosaCo…
May 6, 2014
WATER QUALITY UPDATE: Two parks receive advisories for hazardous water
FORT WALTON BEACH — Two Okaloosa County parks may have potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated this week.
May 6, 2014
PRACTICAL MONEY SKILLS: Spend your tax refund wisely
Last year the IRS doled out over 110 million income tax refunds averaging $2,803. Another way to look at it is that collectively, Americans overpaid their taxes by nearly $310 billion in 2012.
May 6, 2014
Help your mom get organized for Mother's Day
Mother's Day is May 11. If you're wracking your brain for ways to show your mom appreciation for all the sacrifices she made while raising you, here's a thought: Why not offer to spend some time help…
May 5, 2014
Need for blood donations following flood conditions, jail explosion
OneBlood staffers ask that all donors living in areas unaffected by hazardous weather donate as soon as possible to help ensure the local supply remains strong.
May 5, 2014
Cosmetic session for women with cancer set May 12
Look Good Feel Better's next session is 1-3 p.m. May 12 at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, Classroom B, third floor, 1000 Mar Walt Drive, Fort Walton Beach.
May 5, 2014
Fitness classes at NWF State College begin in May
Northwest Florida State College's Professional and Continuing Education department offers summer fitness courses on the Niceville campus, in room T 314, as follows:
May 5, 2014
Poor water ratings due to recent flooding, health department states
Due to recent rainfall and flooding in our area, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County has issued poor advisory ratings for all sites in the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program.