Jan 7, 2013
Library co-op plans Saturday book sale and book vending machine
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County will have a one-time surplus book sale 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at the former county extension office on Hill Drive.
Jan 7, 2013
'World guy' walks for diabetes awareness (VIDEO, SLIDESHOW)
NICEVILLE — On Sunday a 50-year-old man from Kentucky and his dog had the world on a string and were rolling it down State Road 85.
Jan 7, 2013
Reflections over a century: Crestview woman celebrates 100th birthday
CRESTVIEW — There were laughs, hugs, balloons and cake aplenty at the First Presbyterian Church Jan. 3, when longtime member Bertha Mae Corkins celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family, chu…
Jan 7, 2013
Former Eglin armament division commander, William Maxson, dies
DESTIN — Retired Maj. Gen. William B. Maxson, former commander of the Air Armament Division at Eglin Air Force Base, has passed away.
Jan 7, 2013
Wildlife refuge needs volunteers
CRESTVIEW — The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge is seeking volunteers to assist at their newly-acquired facility in Crestview.
Jan 4, 2013
Woman says boyfriend broke picture frame over her head
CRESTVIEW – A woman told Okaloosa County Sheriff's deputies her boyfriend struck her with a baseball bat and broke a picture frame over her head.
Jan 4, 2013
Kiwanis donation launches school food bank program
CRESTVIEW — Twenty lower-income Cougars at Northwood Elementary School will soon benefit from a regional weekend food program.
Jan 4, 2013
Food pantries see donations dwindle as demand rises after holidays
FORT WALTON BEACH — As the generosity of the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays fades, many local food pantries are bracing for the annual dry spell.
Jan 4, 2013
Training starts Jan. 11 for medical and nonmedical volunteers
FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa-Walton Medical Reserve Corps is looking for additional medical and nonmedical volunteers. Orientation is 2 p.m. Jan. 11 at Okaloosa County Health Department, 221 Hospital…
Jan 4, 2013
Florida trail association's January schedule includes evening hike
NICEVILLE — The Florida Trail Association's Niceville chapter has planned several outings this month. The schedule is listed below.