Dec 5, 2012
Okaloosa teachers may see a raise
FORT WALTON BEACH — Teachers in Okaloosa County schools will see more money after the first of the year if a recommended pay scale is approved.
Dec 5, 2012
Okaloosa approves contract with new promotions firm (DOCUMENT)
CRESTVIEW — Peter Mayer Advertising of New Orleans will take over promoting Okaloosa County as a top tourist destination.
Dec 5, 2012
CHECK IT OUT: Noel Night coming Dec. 20 to library
The December holidays are fast approaching, so we are gearing up for our annual Noel Night at the library.
Dec 4, 2012
Council may drop charter issue
CRESTVIEW — The city council unanimously voted to take no action on placing a proposed city charter on the March 2013 ballot. Meeting Tuesday evening in a public workshop, the body surprised resident…
Dec 4, 2012
EXTENSION CONNECTION: Winter recreation for the whole family
The winter season is here, and with this time of year comes breezy days and clear, beautiful skies. Temperatures can be mild or chilly, but don’t let that stop you from enjoying the outdoors.
Dec 4, 2012
State defense grants coming this way (DOCUMENT)
FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa and Santa Rosa county officials learned Monday they’d received hundreds of thousands of dollars in state defense infrastructure grants.
Dec 4, 2012
Drunk woman goes on cursing, kicking rampage
CRESTVIEW – A 22-year-old Crestview woman was arrested after going on a cursing, kicking rampage at a local hospital.
Dec 4, 2012
Mother bear euthanized after capture
MARY ESTHER — A female black bear that had grown reliant on human-provided food and brazen in her efforts to obtain it has been euthanized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Dec 4, 2012
Preacher’s comments draw criticism; some cite First Amendment right
CRESTVIEW — The Christmas parade on Main Street Saturday featured 125-plus groups that celebrated the holidays with floats spanning themes Biblical — Noah’s ark, angels — and traditional — Christmas …
Dec 3, 2012
Man charged with theft after ambulance ride
CRESTVIEW — A man faces a theft charge after he apparently stole a black bag and a stethoscope from an emergency medical technician who was transporting his girlfriend to a hospital.