Jul 27, 2016
WILLIAMS: Asian cockroach is abundant in North Florida landscapes
When people first see the Asian cockroach they may think they are seeing little flying moths. Or they may believe they are seeing the German cockroach because the two species look similar but there a…
Jul 25, 2016
HEATH: Job resources, resume help available in Crestview
Looking for a job or need resume help? The library is the place to find resources and people to assist with your job-search needs.
Our membership with the Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperativ…
Jul 25, 2016
SHANKLIN: What should you do with an inheritance?
Will you ever receive a sizable inheritance? You can’t plan on it. But if you do get one, you can plan on using it to help achieve some of your key financial goals.
Once you get word of an inherit…
Jul 25, 2016
BRESLAWSKI: Here are 5 tips to save money on school supplies
The first day of the new school year is a few short weeks away; all you have left to do is back-to-school shopping.
No problem, right?
But then you take a look at that long list of school suppl…
Jul 22, 2016
Baker church youth group puts its money where its faith is
BAKER — Madison Stanley’s mom, Sherrie, was just a little concerned when she found out what her 11-year-old daughter’s plans were for Wednesday.
“She told me, ‘Guess what Mom? I’m going up on a ro…
Jul 22, 2016
OneBlood to begin testing for Zika virus
ORLANDO — OneBlood will start testing donated blood for the Zika virus on Aug. 1.
“With approval to begin using the investigational test granted, our immediate plan is to begin testing a portion o…
Jul 22, 2016
Epilepsy Resource Center expands services
PENSACOLA — The Epilepsy Foundation’s Epilepsy Resource Center in Pensacola will expand services to residents in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties through a community partnership wit…
Jul 21, 2016
CHELCO issues electrical safety warning for Pokémon Go players
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS — CHELCO and other utility companies are asking Pokémon Go players to avoid electric substations, power plants and other electric equipment.
The smartphone-based augmented reality…
Jul 21, 2016
Healthy Woman dinner features Boston marathon bombing survivor
CRESTVIEW — The annual North Okaloosa Medical Center Healthy Woman dinner will feature a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing.
Speaker and "Moving Forward – A Survivor's Journey" author Rebekah…
Jul 20, 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.
Two Okaloosa County parks have potentially hazardous bathing water…