Jan 11, 2013
Museum group elects officers, presents stewardship award
VALPARAISO — The Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida’s 2013 board of trustees have been meeting as of Dec. 13, the organization announced.
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
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…
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
Holcombe sentenced to four years
PENSACOLA — Randall Holcombe, a confidant of former Okaloosa County Sheriff Charlie Morris who benefited from his bonus kickback scheme, was sentenced Thursday to 48 months in prison for racketeering…
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 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.