Jan 16, 2013
Okaloosa to form committee for RESTORE Act (DOCUMENT)
FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa County commissioners will form a nine-member advisory committee to help decide how RESTORE Act money should be spent locally.
Jan 16, 2013
919th Special Operations Wing inducts six new members
CRESTVIEW — The U.S. Air Force’s 919th Special Operations Wing, or SOW, inducted six community leaders in its honorary commander program Jan. 12 at Duke Field.
Jan 16, 2013
Developing zoo seeks volunteers
CRESTVIEW — The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge is in the process of purchasing the former Sasquatch Zoo, and needs a little help along the way.
Jan 16, 2013
State Rep. Matt Gaetz continues fight to end ethanol mandate
FORT WALTON BEACH — Last year state Rep. Matt Gaetz was able to neuter but not kill a state requirement that Florida service stations pump only gasoline containing ethanol.
Jan 16, 2013
Okaloosa legislative delegates plan Jan. 30 public hearing
SHALIMAR — The Okaloosa County state legislative delegation’s public hearing is 5-6:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at Niceville City Hall, 208 N. Partin Drive.
Jan 15, 2013
Gun ownership rights fuel heated debate at MLK panel discussion
CRESTVIEW — Instead of having a regular Sunday evening service, New Life Missionary Baptist Church had a panel discussion on current events.
Jan 15, 2013
NWF State College activities center grand opening is tomorrow
NICEVILLE — Northwest Florida State College will host a grand opening and open house Wednesday at its new Activities Center.
Jan 15, 2013
Two Crestview men arrested in connection with burglaries
CRESTVIEW — Two men are in Okaloosa County Jail following their arrests in connection with recent burglaries.
Jan 15, 2013
Emerald Coast Young Marines honor wounded troop member
CRESTVIEW — The Emerald Coast Young Marines on Saturday learned about being a U.S. Marine as they honored a service member injured in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.
Jan 15, 2013
Tree giveway among Arbor Day events on Friday
CRESTVIEW — Area green thumbs will celebrate Florida’s Arbor Day Friday morning with a tree giveaway and tree planting at the University of Florida/IFAS Okaloosa County Extension location on Airport …