Oct 22, 2012
Local groups invited to Florida's 500th birthday
CRESTVIEW — Local organizations are invited to Florida’s 500th birthday bash next year. Viva Florida 500 commemorates the settling of America’s first European communities five centuries ago and local…
Oct 22, 2012
State plan sets goals for students based on race, ethnicity
FORT WALTON BEACH — Educating children can be a tricky business and that has never been more evident as many, including the governor, criticize the newest course set for Florida students.
Oct 22, 2012
Former TDC director bought car with county funds
FORT WALTON BEACH — Before the $710,000 yacht and the $747,000 home in Destin, former Okaloosa County TDC director Mark Bellinger had a Porsche.
Oct 19, 2012
Blue Jean Ball nets $28k for Covenant Hospice (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — Covenant Hospice has $28,000 extra that can cover various end-of-life care services after its Blue Jean Ball surpassed fundraising expectations, Lill Jennings, development specialist, sai…
Oct 19, 2012
Guardians of the Ribbon bring pink fire truck to town (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — People notice when Jaime McPhilomy wheels his vehicle into town. As a volunteer with the Jacksonville chapter of the nationwide Guardians of the Ribbon, the firefighter brought “Chase,” a…
Oct 19, 2012
NOFD commissioners table chief's removal, discuss policy
CRESTVIEW — The North Okaloosa Fire Department board of commissioners on Thursday again tabled a decision to remove Fire Chief Ed Cutler. The decision came after the board discussed making changes to…
Oct 18, 2012
Crestview council releases agenda
CRESTVIEW — The city of Crestview submitted the following agenda for its next meeting at 6 p.m. Oct. 22 at City Hall.
Oct 18, 2012
Holcombe found guilty in bonus kickback scheme
PENSACOLA — Randall Holcombe, assistant director of administrative service for corrupt former Okaloosa County Sheriff Charlie Morris, was found guilty Thursday of racketeering and grand theft.
Oct 18, 2012
Wildlife refuge benefit will also aid local zoo
CRESTVIEW — Sasquatch Zoo’s animals are among beneficiaries of a wine and cheese reception Sunday afternoon on Main Street. The reception, complete with wildlife refuge “animal ambassadors,” is 2-4 p…
Oct 17, 2012
Eglin airman killed during survival training
FORT WALTON BEACH — An Eglin airman killed Oct. 11 during a four-day water survival course will be buried Saturday in his hometown of Jackson, Mo.