Feb 25, 2014
Lifeguards start patrolling Okaloosa County beaches March 8
Okaloosa Beach Safety will begin active lifeguard operations on March 8, and will continue daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., until May 26, when time is extended from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Sept. 1. Life…
Feb 25, 2014
CHECK IT OUT: Proctoring services available for students taking online courses
MOOC, or Massive Open Online Courses, is the acronym that academics, teachers and librarians use for online degree programs.
Feb 25, 2014
Public provides suggestions for McMahon Center refurbishment
CRESTVIEW — More than 40 residents gathered Feb. 22 to share hotdogs, hamburgers and many ideas about ways to refurbish the McMahon Environmental Center.
Feb 24, 2014
Women's self-defense course scheduled March 1 in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — A women's self-defense course is planned from 10-11:30 a.m. March 1.
Feb 20, 2014
Army colonel credits previous generations for current success
CRESTVIEW — Today's black youths have preceding generations to thank for their opportunities to be successful, Col. Arvesta Roberson says.
Feb 19, 2014
Defeat Hunger Bowl collections will provide 21,000 meals across the Panhandle
The Bay Area Food Bank received 28,296 pounds of food to help needy people following the Defeat Hunger Bowl, the nonprofit's officials said.
Feb 17, 2014
CHECK IT OUT: Crestview Writers Group's first meeting is Monday
The Crestview Public Library is starting a Crestview writers group.
Feb 17, 2014
Crestview community garden organizers accepting applications
CRESTVIEW — Where do vegetables come from?
Not the grocery store. That's one message that Common Ground Community Garden organizers want to send as they promote an educational and economical alternat…
Feb 13, 2014
Public input requested for environmental park refurbishment
CRESTVIEW — Crestview Kiwanis Club members and city officials invite the public to share ideas and suggestions for refurbishment of the John McMahon Environmental Center.
Feb 13, 2014
Florida Forest Service reforestation projects bring value and biodiversity to state forests
The Blackwater River State Forest has increased in size and biodiversity over the last two years with the help of an ongoing Longleaf Reforestation Project conducted by the Florida Department of Agri…