Jan 16, 2013
Developing zoo seeks volunteers
CRESTVIEW — The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge is in the process of purchasing the former Sasquatch Zoo, and needs a little help along the way.
Jan 15, 2013
Gun ownership rights fuel heated debate at MLK panel discussion
CRESTVIEW — Instead of having a regular Sunday evening service, New Life Missionary Baptist Church had a panel discussion on current events.
Jan 15, 2013
Emerald Coast Young Marines honor wounded troop member
CRESTVIEW — The Emerald Coast Young Marines on Saturday learned about being a U.S. Marine as they honored a service member injured in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.
Jan 15, 2013
Tree giveway among Arbor Day events on Friday
CRESTVIEW — Area green thumbs will celebrate Florida’s Arbor Day Friday morning with a tree giveaway and tree planting at the University of Florida/IFAS Okaloosa County Extension location on Airport …
Jan 14, 2013
County commissioner will speak Jan. 17 at Crestview library
CRESTVIEW — Newly elected Okaloosa County Commissioner Nathan Boyles will speak at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 17 at the Crestview Public Library.
Jan 14, 2013
Crews start preliminary construction for Hurlburt overpass
HURLBURT FIELD — Crews are set to begin moving utilities Monday to prepare for construction of the new overpass on U.S. Highway 98.
Jan 11, 2013
Hand quilting and more at the Heritage Museum
VALPARAISO — The Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida (115 Westview Ave.) has scheduled several crafting classes as part of its Heritage Alive! series. Space is limited and preregistration is require…
Jan 11, 2013
Quilt show entries sought
NICEVILLE — The Emerald Coast Quilt retreat and show, "At the Beach," is 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 28, March 1 and 2 at the Palms of Destin, 14073 Emerald Coast Parkway, Destin. The Flying Needles Qu…
Jan 11, 2013
Crestview to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. this month
CRESTVIEW — The city will celebrate civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with a couple of events this month.
Jan 11, 2013
Vote Okaloosa history exhibit coming Jan. 19
VALPARAISO — Elections Supervisor Paul Lux will give a gallery talk at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 19 during the closing reception of “Vote Okaloosa,” a history exhibit at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florid…