Nov 20, 2012
Boy Scouts revive Venture Crew, set Dec. 15 organizational meeting
CRESTVIEW — Area teens between 14 and 20 years old have another option for after-school, weekend and school break activities with Venture Crew 773’s revival.
Nov 19, 2012
CHECK IT OUT: Count your blessings
As Thanksgiving approaches, I can’t help thinking of how thankful I am.
Nov 19, 2012
Human trafficking presentation Dec. 4 at Crestview library
CRESTVIEW — Human trafficking will take focus at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 4 at the Crestview Public Library. Inspector George S. Collins, of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, will discuss “Human Trafficki…
Nov 17, 2012
Families of Army 7th Special Forces Group still settling into new home
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — One year after the official opening of the Army 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) cantonment, about 6,000 people, including soldiers and their families, have made Northwest F…
Nov 16, 2012
Two children hospitalized after crash
LAUREL HILL — Two children were seriously injured Wednesday afternoon in an accident on State Road 85 and Plympton Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Nov 16, 2012
Baker Girl Scouts are recruiting Brownie and Junior members
BAKER — Baker Area Girl Scouts is recruiting 2nd-5th grade girls – Brownies and Juniors. Call 525-9265 or email GSTroop639@gmail.com for details.
Nov 16, 2012
Man blacks out, hits utility pole
A single-vehicle accident that snarled traffic, darkened part of the city and sent a man to the hospital Thursday night was caused by a medical incident, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Nov 15, 2012
Volunteers needed for tax return preparation
SHALIMAR — The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, or VITA, needs volunteers to help prepare tax returns in Okaloosa County.
Nov 15, 2012
Annual Harvest Supper draws largest crowd in recent history
LAUREL HILL — Residents of this north county town know the winter holidays are here because the season regularly coincides with the annual community Harvest Supper. A record turnout, surpassing more …
Nov 13, 2012
Blood donation this week includes screening and wellness check
PENSACOLA — People who donate this Thursday and Friday at any One Blood/Northwest Florida Blood Services Center could help save three lives and take home something extra.