Nov 6, 2013
March of Dimes: Florida gets a D for premature births
Florida earned a “D” on the 2013 March of Dimes Premature Birth Report Card.
Nov 6, 2013
Race for Lace 5K nets $65K for cystic fibrosis research (PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has another $65,000 following Saturday’s fourth annual Great Strides Race for Lace in Downtown Crestview, event co-director Kristy Kolmetz said.
Nov 5, 2013
Crestview mayor: home health care workers offer important service (DOCUMENT)
CRESTVIEW — This month, Hub City residents can reflect on the option to rehabilitate at home rather than at a medical facility. November is National Home Care Month, Mayor David Cadle proclaimed Mond…
Nov 5, 2013
Three more license-free fishing days scheduled in Florida
Nov. 29 and Dec. 28 are license-free freshwater fishing days, and Nov. 30 is a saltwater license-free day in Florida.
Nov 5, 2013
Baker pastor focusing on community involvement, youth programs
BAKER — Since August, members of Shady Grove Assembly of God Church have increased their community involvement under new pastor Melvin Lee Coon Jr.'s direction.
Nov 5, 2013
Niceville author releases new short story collection nationwide
NICEVILLE — In his debut book, “Maze,” author Wayne Goodson weaves tales of seemingly magical lands and situations.
Nov 4, 2013
EXTENSION CONNECTION: Learn about nutrition and functional foods
From beans to blueberry yogurt and breakfast cereals, many foods contain health-promoting nutrients and components. Functional foods provide benefits beyond basic nutrition.
Nov 4, 2013
Baker Heritage Festival draws record crowd, exhibitors (PHOTOS)
BAKER — Saturday’s Baker Heritage Festival drew more exhibitors and attendees than ever before, North Okaloosa Heritage Association members, the event’s organizers, said.
Nov 1, 2013
Four parks issued advisories for hazardous water
FORT WALTON BEACH — Four Okaloosa County parks may have potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated this week.
Nov 1, 2013
Crestview churches set meetings on foster care, adoption options
CRESTVIEW — Residents may have concerns about adopting or providing foster care for children, Emmanuel Baptist Church’s Justin Wyatt said.