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 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
Laurel Hill sets Dec. 11 town hall to mull dissolving the city
LAUREL HILL — Mixed emotions abound for this north county town’s residents after city leaders on Tuesday unanimously voted to consider dissolving the city and becoming an unincorporated community.
Nov 16, 2012
Laurel Hill council urges retailers to discontinue flavored tobacco sales
LAUREL HILL — The City Council on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution that urges local retailers to cease flavored tobacco sales following two students’ presentation on the issue.
Nov 15, 2012
Laurel Hill School iPads proving their worth
LAUREL HILL — With iPad tablet computers integrated into their curriculum, Laurel Hill School’s high school students are a step ahead of their peers in most of the rest of the county. Okaloosa School…
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 15, 2012
Baker teacher investigated for alleged sexual harassment
BAKER — A Baker School math teacher has been placed on administrative leave while school district officials investigate a student’s accusation of sexual harassment.
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
Tinseltown lures Crestview senior
CRESTVIEW — One of the entertainment world’s most respected showcases for new talent will star a Crestview High School senior in January — but only if she can raise enough money to fly to Los Angeles…
Nov 14, 2012
Governor wants to talk health care
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Rick Scott, one of the most vocal critics of the federal health care overhaul, is dropping his staunch opposition to the law.