Jan 18, 2013
WEDDING: Stephens and Schmidt planning April ceremony
CRESTVIEW — Debbie and Lamar Stephens, of Crestview, announce the April 20, 2013 wedding of their daughter, Tiffani, to Stephen Schmidt of Troy, Ala.
Jan 18, 2013
Supervisor of Elections office offers $1,200 scholarship
CRESTVIEW — The Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections, or FSASE, will award a $1,200 scholarship at its annual summer conference.
Jan 18, 2013
Scott does about-face on early voting
TALLAHASSEE (AP) — Gov. Rick Scott — who slashed early voting from 14 to 8 days, then defended the decision in court — said Thursday he thinks returning to 14 early-voting days will help ease long li…
Jan 17, 2013
Cold weather shelter openings tonight through Sunday
CRESTVIEW — Due to the weather dropping below 40 degrees, cold weather shelters will open at 6 p.m. Jan. 17-20 as listed below.
Jan 17, 2013
Man suspected of murder jailed in Okaloosa for violating probation
FORT WALTON BEACH — A man authorities believe could be responsible for the death of a woman whose body was found in December in Baldwin County, Ala., is being held in Okaloosa County on a violation …
Jan 17, 2013
NWF State unveils Activities Center (SLIDESHOW)
NICEVILLE — Northwest Florida State College celebrated completion of the final phase of its $25.5 million construction and renovation project Wednesday with the grand opening of its new Activities Ce…
Jan 17, 2013
Col. Mark Fluker to step down as F-35 maintenance chief
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — When Col. Mark Fluker arrived in 2009 to help set up maintenance operations for the military’s newest and most expensive fighter jet, he had a staff of only nine people.
Jan 17, 2013
Dept. of Transportation secretary to propose toll authorities
OKALOOSA ISLAND — Florida must begin looking for alternatives to gas tax revenue to pay for future road work, state Department of Transportation Secretary Ananth Prasad said Wednesday.
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.