Jul 7, 2017
How to handle 'he said, she said' situations
This is the first of two articles that may help with difficult situations at work, within an organization, or even at home. For the sake of simplicity, I will use work as the setting. Use this within…
Jul 3, 2017
Bicyclist raises over $10k for cancer research
CRESTVIEW — Joshua Valdivia-McDonald began raising funds for cancer patients two years ago in the 4k For Cancer bike ride program sponsored by The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults .
The 25-year-o…
Jul 2, 2017
Thoughts on Independence Day's beginnings
Tuesday, with fun, fireworks and great fanfare, we celebrated our nation's 241st Independence Day.
Perhaps area residents joined the fun at Twin Hills Park, with food, the North Okaloosa Community…
Jul 2, 2017
How to prepare for entrepreneurship
July is Independent Retailer Month. As you know, local stores bring vitality, creativity and economic growth to their communities, so it's worth celebrating those "mom and pop" shops.
But they are…
Jul 2, 2017
4-H summer day camps are available
Okaloosa County 4-H has been very busy so far this summer and we have many more opportunities available to youths in our community.
Do you have an interest in joining 4-H but do not know what to ex…
Jul 2, 2017
Crestview First Baptist celebrates 100th anniversary
CRESTVIEW — The First Baptist Church of Crestview is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a reception and catered dinner.
Festivities begin with a reception 2-4 p.m. Aug. 12 in the church's old s…
Jun 30, 2017
Dog attack survivors cope with anxiety, seek funds for treatments
CRESTVIEW — Paige Woody and her daughter, Zoey Green, are getting ready for the next stage of medical care since they were attacked by a pit bull March 25.
After the attack, surgeons worked on Zoey…
Jun 29, 2017
Make a commitment to stand for justice and truth
This coming week, we will be celebrating another birthday for our nation. July 4 is the day we celebrate the start of something new.
This nation won the ability to make its own choices, its own mis…
Jun 28, 2017
3 Okaloosa parks receive hazardous water advisories
FORT WALTON BEACH — Three Okaloosa County parks have potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated June 26.
Liza Jackson Park, Fort Walton Beach; F…
Jun 27, 2017
Okaloosa health officials issue rabies alert
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County issued a rabies alert for the Fort Walton Beach area in response to a feral cat that tested positive for the disease on June 26…