Aug 18, 2016
In-door vs. outdoor Florida water conservation
GAINESVILLE — Apparently, it’s more convenient to Florida residents to save water while brushing their teeth than to cut back on lawn irrigation, according to a new University of Florida Institute of…
Aug 17, 2016
Sweet potato crop shows promise as feed, fuel
GAINESVILLE, Florida — As some Florida growers try to find new crops and the demand for biofuel stock increases globally, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researchers…
Aug 17, 2016
A Tennessee fan issues Florida, Alabama challenge
College football season is just around the corner, and I would like to give some background info and a challenge to two of the big fans of Alabama and Florida — but first some background.
I have r…
Aug 17, 2016
Okaloosa health department releases water quality results
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County has announced water quality test results for local parks.
No Okaloosa County parks have potentially hazardous bathing water,…
Aug 16, 2016
Center has urgent need for O negative blood donations
PENSACOLA, Fla. — OneBlood, a local blood center, stated in a media release that there is a dramatic increase in the demand for O Negative blood by area hospitals and as a result is urging people wit…
Aug 16, 2016
SHANKLIN: Financial tips for college students
If you’re a college student, you may already be back on campus. If not, you don’t have long to go before school starts again.
And this year, in addition to whatever courses you may be taking, try …
Aug 16, 2016
Crestview church homecoming features Singing Dyess Family
CRESTVIEW — Valley Road Baptist Church will have two days of service to celebrate homecoming.
The first service — 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at the church, 1018 Valley Road, Crestview — will feature music …
Aug 16, 2016
Florida Highway Patrol offers 7 child safety awareness tips
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – This month, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is reminding motorists to focus on child safety in vehicles as well as on and around Florida roads as part …
Aug 15, 2016
HEATH: 7 end-of-summer reads
Summer is a great time to catch up on all the books you’ve been wanting to read.
Here are some suggestions of quality, award-winning books available for checking out at the Crestview Public Librar…
Aug 12, 2016
CATALENA: 7 steps to tailgate food safety
Tis the season! College football season that is. We are less than a month away and the college rivalry begins. Team flags will start to appear on the front lawn, casual Fridays in the office will cha…