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 10, 2013
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During the holidays, many people realize just how important their families are to them.
Jan 10, 2013
Sheriff's office swearing-in: 'A very solemn duty and oath' (SLIDESHOW)
FORT WALTON BEACH — In the past year, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office made 210,000 calls to service, cleared four cold cases, established multiple outreaches and honored two of their own with th…
Jan 10, 2013
Fire burns through Crestview home
A fire that kept crews busy until 4 a.m. Wednesday morning appears to have been caused by an "accidental electrical" problem in the attic, according to a press release from the Crestview Fire Departm…
Jan 10, 2013
Civil case against former Crestview officer settled (DOCUMENT)
A settlement has been reached in a federal lawsuit brought by a woman who lost her unborn child when former Crestview Police Maj. Joseph Floyd ran into her vehicle with his patrol car.
Jan 10, 2013
Laurel Hill city leaders giving up their compensation to pay down debt
LAUREL HILL — The city’s elected leaders will discuss the north county community’s budget during a Jan. 15 workshop at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
Jan 10, 2013
Crestview man charged with luring child; allegedly traveled for sex
A 31-year-old Crestview man was arrested Jan. 9, after he traveled to Walton County to meet who he thought was a 14-year-old girl named Katie.
Jan 9, 2013
Volunteer network operates local shelters and soup kitchens
CRESTVIEW — Jimmy James, visiting from Arizona, praised Crestview’s hospitality, friendliness and local cooks’ culinary skills.
Jan 9, 2013
Laurel Hill council to seek $600,000 grant for road repair
LAUREL HILL — The City Council on Tuesday voted in favor of pursuing a state grant that could give the city up to $600,000 for road repairs.
Jan 9, 2013
Man charged with careless driving for rear-ending bus
CRESTVIEW — A Crestview man was charged with careless driving for hitting the back of a school bus that was loaded with students heading for a basketball game.