Mar 14, 2014
Here's how you can vacation on a budget
CRESTVIEW — Residents don't need to go bankrupt to have fun, memorable vacations, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension agent Elaine Courtney said.
Mar 13, 2014
FISH BUSTERS' BULLETIN: Bream destinations great for kids
Virtually all of Florida’s fresh waters are brimming with bream, which include bluegill, redear sunfish, redbreast sunfish and spotted sunfish.
Mar 13, 2014
Men's health issues are hot topics for March 20 Lunch and Learn
CRESTVIEW — Men's health issues, including testicular cancer, prostate cancer, colo-rectal cancer, alcoholism, hypertension, skin cancer and cholesterol are on the agenda for the Crestview Area Chamb…
Mar 13, 2014
GONE COASTAL: Florida's sailfish offers on-the-water excitement
Sailfish hold a special place in many Florida resident and visitor’s hearts. Whether they’ve admired a replica of the beautiful fish while waiting for a fresh-caught meal at a local restaurant, or fe…
Mar 13, 2014
North Okaloosa schools raise nearly $15K for cancer research
CRESTVIEW — North Okaloosa schools are raising money for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life in April.
Mar 12, 2014
EXTENSION CONNECTION: We're celebrating 100 years of extension
Extension is celebrating 100 years! The Smith-Lever Act of 1914 established the Cooperative Extension Service, which allows us all to benefit from our land-grant universities' knowledge.
Mar 12, 2014
Church presents video testimony by the Robertsons of 'Duck Dynasty'
HOLT — The 10:30 a.m. service at Holt Assembly of God March 16 will feature video testimony of the Robertson family, of "Duck Dynasty" fame.
Mar 12, 2014
Help Florida Fish & Wildlife monitor horseshoe crabs spawning on beaches
A ritual dating back millions of years takes place again this spring on Florida beaches. Spring marks horseshoe crabs’ mating season, and biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Co…
Mar 12, 2014
All Okaloosa beach monitoring sites pass water quality tests
FORT WALTON BEACH — All Okaloosa County parks lack potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated this week.
Lincoln Park, Valparaiso; Poquito Park…
Mar 10, 2014
HOBO HOMEFRONT: Bring positive attitudes to the pageant of life
I had the honor of being in the presence of some of the most beautiful young ladies I ever met during last Saturday's Laurel Hill School Beauty Pageant.