Mar 7, 2014
Four advisories issued for hazardous water
FORT WALTON BEACH — Four Okaloosa County parks may have potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated this week.
Mar 7, 2014
Women's Heels & Wheels auto maintenance clinic tomorrow
CRESTVIEW — North Okaloosa Medical Center and area sponsors are hosting a hands-on auto maintenance clinic for women on March 11. The event is from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Hub City Ford, 4060 S. Ferdon Blv…
Mar 7, 2014
PRACTICAL MONEY SKILLS: Don't forfeit past tax refunds
Does this sound familiar? A few years back your yearly earnings were pretty low so you figured you wouldn't owe any income tax. Thus, when April 15 rolled around the following year you didn't bother …
Mar 5, 2014
CHECK IT OUT: Historical fiction genre gets a boost
Interest in historical fiction has never been higher with Eleanor Catton’s 2013 Booker Prize for “The Luminaries” falling so closely on the heels of Hilary Mantel’s wins in 2009 and 2012 for “Wolf Ha…
Mar 4, 2014
PRACTICAL MONEY SKILLS: Money-saving tips for seniors
We all love a good bargain, no matter what our age. But if you're a senior citizen on a fixed income, finding discounted goods and services can mean the difference between making ends meet and going …
Mar 4, 2014
Nighttime maintenance work planned on Brooks Bridge
CHIPLEY – Traffic on U.S. Highway 98 across the Brooks Bridge in Fort Walton Beach will encounter lane restrictions from 9 p.m. March 5 to 2 a.m. March 6 as crews replace lighting.
Mar 4, 2014
Okaloosa Water & Sewer gets $1.2M for new water tank at Bob Sikes Airport
The Okaloosa County Water and Sewer Department has been selected to receive two Northwest Florida Water Management District grants for water supply planning.
Feb 28, 2014
Common Ground Community Garden of Crestview sets March 3 informational meeting
CRESTVIEW — The Common Ground Community Garden of Crestview's organizers are hosting an informational meeting at 6 p.m. Monday at the Bob Sikes Library in Crestview.
Feb 28, 2014
Historical marker brings Baker pride
BAKER — Jeannette Henderson said receiving a plaque for helping to preserve Baker's history was a little overwhelming.
Feb 26, 2014
Distinguished Young Women accepting scholarship entries
NICEVILLE — Distinguished Young Women of Okaloosa County, previously the Junior Miss, is accepting applications for its second annual competition through March 1.