Jun 8, 2016
Okaloosa and Walton road closures continue
CRESTVIEW — Road closures continue as weather permits in Okaloosa and Walton counties as listed below.
OKALOOSA ● U.S. 90 Resurfacing – East and westbound lane closures from west of the Shoal Riv…
Jun 8, 2016
Gulf Power offers Northwest Florida energy-saving tips, free check-up
CRESTVIEW — In Northwest Florida, summertime means the end of the school year, sand, sun, vacations and the occasional ballgame. But, with above-normal temps predicted for the Southeast, it can also …
Jun 8, 2016
Nominations for Okaloosa women's hall of fame due July 15
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women is taking nominations from the community for the 2016 Women's Hall of Fame.
Nominations are due Friday, July 15, 2016.
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Jun 7, 2016
HUBBUB: Readers' thoughts on Crestview resident's death
Our readers shared their thoughts and condolences following the suicide of a Crestview veteran, Drew Winkler.
GOVERNMENT FAILED SERVICE MEMBERS
This is terribly sad. Our government should be as…
Jun 7, 2016
3 things to do this week in Northwest Florida
Need something to do this weekend? Check out these fun events:
Jun 7, 2016
Destin.com, Emeraldcoast.com announce launch
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Northwest Florida Daily News, owned by Gatehouse Media LLC., is excited to announce the launch of Destin.com and Emeraldcoast.com.
These two sites are the epitome of what o…
Jun 7, 2016
New Crestview shop offers eclectic mix of soaps, essential oils, upscale furnishings (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — What started as an idea to provide essential oils and other organic ingredients for lotions blossomed into something more.
FL House Unlimited, next to Crestview Wholesale on U.S Highwa…
Jun 7, 2016
Crestview WWII vet remembers Battle of Midway and sinking of the 'Yorktown' (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — Historians say the Battle of Midway was a pivotal point in World War II.
Won exactly half a year after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the June 1942 battle helped turn the tide against the…
Jun 3, 2016
Okaloosa County, veterinary society plan low-cost June 4 rabies clinic
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County and the Miracle Strip Veterinary Medical Society are sponsors for a walk-in rabies vaccination clinic.
The low-cost vaccinat…
Jun 2, 2016
Master Gardener schedules Crestview program on vertical gardening
CRESTVIEW — Walton County Master Gardener Laura Sell will present a free Crestview program on vertical gardening.
Sell — who defines her interest in vertical gardening "as somewhat of an obsession…