Jan 11, 2016
Reduced museum admission for Okaloosa centennial, electricity exhibits
VALPARAISO — “Saturday at the Museum” is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida.
Adults, seniors and military can take advantage of the reduced $3 children’s …
Jan 10, 2016
Northwest Florida survey taker could win two nights at hotel
VALPARAISO — The Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida wants to know how it can better serve the community.
You can complete a survey for a chance to win a two-night stay at the Ramada Plaza Beach R…
Jan 9, 2016
Garden club volunteers needed for Eglin memorial garden
NICEVILLE — The Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 811 seeks volunteers to become committee members in charge of planning Eglin Air Force Armament Museum's Memorial Garden.
Learn more durin…
Jan 8, 2016
Okaloosa residents can expect greater Bob Sikes Airport access in 2016 (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — Former Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce President Dennis Mitchell once called Fairchild Road “a pig trail through the woods."
That's because Bob Sikes Airport, a strong North Okaloosa…
Jan 8, 2016
2 construction projects scheduled on Okaloosa and Walton county roads
CRESTVIEW — Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on these Okaloosa and Walton County state roads as crews perform construction.
● U.S. Highway 331, Choctawhatchee Bay Bridge, Walton County:…
Jan 8, 2016
Crestview presentation to center on African-American culture, disconnect
CRESTVIEW — “The African Experience: A Personal Perspective” is scheduled for the Feb. 2 First Tuesday Series class at the Crestview Public Library.
Theahmad Thomas, a member of the Florida African…
Jan 8, 2016
HUBBUB: Guest columnist was unfair; enough about anti-Muslim incident
Editor's Note: Facebook fans had plenty to say about business chains' interest in Crestview, guest columnist Mark Hopkins' comparison of 2015 and 2008 , and the anti-Muslim incident at a Crestview…
Jan 8, 2016
Carver-Hill Memorial society of Crestview plans Martin Luther King, Jr. program
CRESTVIEW — The Carver-Hill Memorial and Historical Society has scheduled its annual Martin Luther King Jr. memorial program.
North Okaloosa churches are invited to the event, which is 6 p.m. Frida…
Jan 7, 2016
CHELCO's 5 ways to lower Northwest Florida electricity bills
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS — Choctawhatchee Electrical Cooperative members can help keep energy costs low by participating in CHELCO's "Beat the Peak" program, which is designed to save energy and help CHELCO …
Jan 7, 2016
Historic impersonations, period music launch Crestview centennial events
CRESTVIEW — Crestview historian Jim Moore’s Jan. 22 and 23 impersonation of Okaloosa County founder William H. Mapoles will launch a year-long celebration of the Hub City's 100th anniversary.
Many …