Sep 21, 2018
Have 'Coffee with a Commissioner' in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — Commissioner Nathan Boyles and Commissioner Graham Fountain would like to invite the public to their first joint "Coffee with a Commissioner."
They will discuss the Nov. 6 sales tax re…
Sep 21, 2018
"It's just part of our blood to love it"
BAKER — Surrounded by 2,500 acres of cotton and peanut farm in Baker, James Marshall, his wife Helen, and their son Nick reflect on farming in today’s world.
“It’s a job that you’re going to get o…
Sep 21, 2018
Healing Hoof Steps offers mental and behavioral health therapy
CRESTVIEW — Healing Hoof Steps, a fairly new equine therapy group, recently demonstrated its services for Okaloosa County's Veterans Court administrators.
County Judge Angela Mason, who presides ov…
Sep 21, 2018
From a lemonade stand to the Library of Congress
BAKER — A 6th grade student at Baker School received a Presidential Volunteer Service Award from Congressman Matt Gaetz Sept. 18 in Pensacola.
"I'm very honored," Kadance Fredericksen, 11, said.
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Sep 21, 2018
(VIDEO) Baker farmers recognized for advanced farming techniques
BAKER — James and Nick Marshall, of Marshall Farms, speak about the advanced techniques they use on their cotton and peanut farm in Baker. The family was recently recognized for their advanced and en…
Sep 18, 2018
Women's self-defense seminars teach empowerment
CRESTVIEW — Recent local Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office seminars provided several women with tactics to protect themselves.
Ashley Bailey, who attended the Fort Walton Beach class, said, they try…
Sep 18, 2018
CHECK IT OUT: Fact check with these 5 online resources
We hear heralds of doom spouting about fake news left and right these days, whether on the internet or on TV. The President even tweets about it (or tweets it, depending on your personal stance!)
P…
Sep 18, 2018
Community reacts to Crestview business owner's passing
CRESTVIEW — Crestview lost a well-known member of the community after a tractor accident in rural Alabama.
Glenn Edward "Ed" Lowe, 53, passed away at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday in a town 3 miles outsi…
Sep 18, 2018
Okaloosa, Santa Rosa among counties receiving Bearwise funding
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is awarding a total of $500,000 to 10 communities to help them reduce human-bear conflicts.
BearWise funding will be used to share the cost of…
Sep 18, 2018
Community honors the late Senator Greg Evers
BAKER — Family, friends, and colleagues gathered in the Baker Community Center on Monday, Sep. 17 for the former Senator Greg Evers' sign unveiling ceremony. Over 50 attended.
John Robert Evers, th…