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FORT WALTON BEACH — The Okaloosa County Tax Collector’s Office is centralizing driving tests for new driver licenses to its Niceville branch, 506 Highway 85 N., effective immediately.

Pentagon officials announced Tuesday they will postpone the forced unpaid leave for civilian employees pending analysis of legislation that could affect their budget.

EGLIN A.F.B. — The construction of the 7th Special Forces Group Airborne Liberty Chapel has been completed and a ribbon cutting ceremony is 3 p.m. March 25 at the 7th Special Forces Group Airborne co…

FORT WALTON BEACH — The Coast Guard is investigating what caused a barge carrying a crane to crash in to the top of the Brooks Bridge on Wednesday.

CRESTVIEW — A 31-year-old man was convicted Thursday of trafficking methamphetamine while staying at the Hilton Motel.

CRESTVIEW — The Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run is 9 a.m. in Crestview and 11:15 a.m. in Fort Walton Beach March 27.

CRESTVIEW — The American Legion Riders of Oscar E. Wilson Post 75 benefit poker run begins at 8:30 a.m. April 6 at 898 E. James Lee Boulevard.

CRESTVIEW — Tremaritus Ewing is cautiously hopeful her 8-year-old daughter’s life is about to change.

CRESTVIEW — Yvonne Wood wants to give needy children abroad something many people take for granted: shoes on their feet.

FORT WALTON BEACH — The Brooks Bridge is now open after a barge carrying a crane crashed into the west side of the bridge Wednesday afternoon, according to Florida Department of Transportation spokes…