Aug 25, 2016
5 North Okaloosa chefs offer inside secrets (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — Television chefs may make it look quick and easy to whip up something with an impressive foreign-sounding name, but when it comes to helpful advice for the North Okaloosa County home kitc…
Aug 25, 2016
North Okaloosa professionals: 5 tips for keeping homes tidy
CRESTVIEW — To professional home cleaners, the basics of their trade seem obvious.
But for college students setting up their first apartments or other folks who are new to housekeeping, the pros’ a…
Aug 25, 2016
Shrine club supports Crestview food bank
CRESTVIEW — Sharing and Caring has extra funding for food supplies thanks to a local club.
The Spanish Trail Shrine Club recently donated a $500 check to the Crestview food bank.
Club officers Jo…
Aug 24, 2016
Okaloosa group recognizes Teach Children to Save winners
SHALIMAR — Six winners were drawn from the 204 entries with deposits totaling $23,167.82 in the Teach Children to Save program, orchestrated by local financial institutions, and the University of Flo…
Aug 24, 2016
Crestview hotel celebrates National Waffle Day (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — While Waffle House restaurants gear up to observe Waffle Week Sept. 4-10, the local Comfort Inn welcomed public safety officers and Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce members to observe …
Aug 24, 2016
Funds sought for veteran's new home
CRESTVIEW — Sgt. Greg Gierhart served in the Army and the Air Force, retiring in 1994.
Now he’d just like a home that doesn’t leak.
His current residence is a small, 2006 former FEMA trailer, m…
Aug 24, 2016
Okaloosa art show submissions end soon
SHALIMAR — Okaloosa Public Arts, an organization dedicated to placing art in public places, will present an art exhibition, “Tribute to Music.”
First, second and third place artist awards are $500,…
Aug 24, 2016
Support veterans with the EOD 131 Crossfit Movement
NICEVILLE, Florida — This Veterans Day, you can join a movement, and use your work out as a way to support Explosive Ordnance Disposal members.
Since Sept. 11, 2001, there have been 131 EOD technic…
Aug 24, 2016
Baker fish fry fundraiser scheduled
BAKER — A fundraiser supporting Blackman Community Center upkeep is in September.
The event features fried fish plates for $8, including coleslaw, potato salad and baked beans.
The fundraiser —…
Aug 24, 2016
United Way kicks off 2016 campaign, sets fundraising goal
FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida — The United Way of Okaloosa and Walton Counties kicked off its 2016 Annual Campaign on Aug. 16, with its board of directors setting a goal of $1,450,000, a $115,000 increa…