Feb 7, 2013
Laurel Hill Council selects first roads for repairs, approves budget
LAUREL HILL— The Laurel Hill city council voted unanimously to seek Okaloosa County's help in paving portions of Sunnyside Avenue and Steel Mill Creek Road on Thursday night.
Feb 7, 2013
Almarante fire commissioners board meets Feb. 14
The next meeting of the Almarante Board of Fire Commissioners is 7 p.m. Feb. 14 at the fire station, 3710 Old California Road. Meetings are every Thursday at 7 p.m.
Feb 7, 2013
Woman fights purse-snatcher
CRESTVIEW — A woman successfully maintained control of her purse after a man attempted to snatch it Jan. 16 in the Publix parking lot.
Feb 7, 2013
Hiring fair coming to Niceville Community Center Feb. 27
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Workforce Development Board of Okaloosa and Walton Counties Veteran Services Team will host the annual Seasonal Hiring Fair 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Niceville Community…
Feb 7, 2013
F-35Bs grounded after engine problem discovered
EGLIN AFB — The Marine variant of the F-35 fighter jet has been grounded after a flight at the base experienced an engine problem during takeoff.
Feb 6, 2013
EXTENSION CONNECTION: Tips for raising your own poultry
Raising chickens in your backyard is becoming a national fad.
Feb 6, 2013
CHECK IT OUT: Opposing views database available
American speculative fiction writer Harlan Ellison once said, "You are not entitled to your opinion. You are entitled to your informed opinion. No one is entitled to be ignorant."
So how do you be…
Feb 5, 2013
Advocate: It's time to reform Sunshine Laws
First Amendment Foundation president Barbara Petersen is never short on stories about Florida politicians playing fast and loose with the state’s Sunshine Laws.
Feb 5, 2013
Tax collector to open office on Hurlburt Field
Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson has plans to open a satellite office on Hurlburt Field in the spring.
Feb 5, 2013
Councilwoman supports Main Street-Twin Hills Park pedestrian link
CRESTVIEW — Linking historic downtown Crestview's shopping and dining with Twin Hills Park's recreational opportunities would maximize the most use from two existing city resources, City Councilwoman…