Jan 21, 2013
CHECK IT OUT: More information on the Happiness Project
To piggyback on reference librarian Sandra Dreaden’s “happiness project” in a previous Check It Out, Jamie Mitchell visited Lap Sit to fulfill her New Year’s resolution.
Jan 21, 2013
Okaloosa considering more money for sheriff, tighter swimming rules
FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa County commissioners are set to vote Tuesday on two major issues.
Jan 21, 2013
Free tax preparation for low-income residents coming Jan. 30
CRESTVIEW — The time to begin filing tax returns is just around the corner.
Jan 21, 2013
French visitors win award for recovering sunken canoe items
Two students from Crestview’s French sister city have earned awards for bravery for their swift action following the sinking of two American friends’ canoe in Blackwater River during their visit to C…
Jan 20, 2013
Crestview fourth-grader to watch inauguration in Washington D.C.
CRESTVIEW — A Bob Sikes Elementary School fourth-grader received a surprise on Christmas Eve when a mysterious manila envelope arrived at her grandparents’ Garden City home.
Jan 19, 2013
Man charged with cutting neighbor with machete
NICEVILLE – A man has been charged with cutting his neighbor’s wrist with a machete on Friday evening, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Jan 19, 2013
Volunteer tax assistance partners sought
CRESTVIEW — The United Way of Okaloosa-Walton Counties needs Volunteer Income Tax Assistance partners.
Jan 18, 2013
Florida court upholds pension law repealing cost of living increase
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A law championed by Gov. Rick Scott that requires teachers, state and county workers and some municipal employees to contribute 3 percent of their pay to the state's pension …
Jan 18, 2013
No one injured by explosive devices detonated at Holt homes
HOLT — No one was injured by explosive devices detonated in the front yards of two homes, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Jan 18, 2013
Crestview's $27,000 software update could save priceless information
CRESTVIEW — The City Council’s unanimous action on Monday moved Crestview closer to complying with a recommendation to integrate all city services into a comprehensive computer system.