Northwest Florida State College announces fall term graduates
NICEVILLE — Northwest Florida State College has announced fall 2012 graduates, including honors graduates. A total of 509 students completed studies duringthe fall term that ended in December.
Sheriff’s office convictions upheld
The First District Court of Appeal on Tuesday upheld the convictions and sentences of Michael Coup, Sandra Norris and David Yacks for their role in former Okaloosa County Sheriff Charlie Morris’ bonu…
Hart awarded AU Founder's Scholarship
ANDERSON, S.C. — Amanda Hart has earned the Anderson University Scholarship, totaling $8,500 per year.
Parents can help kids build literacy skills, program says
CRESTVIEW — Walker Elementary school wants another Love.Read.Learn! session for parents of kindergartners through second-graders following positive feedback and satisfactory attendance from February’…
CHECK IT OUT: See this Lincoln information source
The 2,100-page encyclopedic “Lincoln Library of Essential Information,” now in its 44th edition and 89th year, commemorates Abraham Lincoln, whose example demonstrated self-education’s possibilities.
Three ways to vote in Crestview and Laurel Hill elections
CRESTVIEW — As Crestview and Laurel Hill’s municipal elections quickly approach, Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections Paul Lux says voters have three ways to vote — early, by mail or at the polls.
Nurse accused of stealing patients' meds
NICEVILLE – A nursing home nurse is accused of stealing patients’ medication, according to an arrest report.
Students selected for Youth Tour of Washington D.C.
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — Four local high school students have earned trips to Washington, D.C. as part of the nationally recognized Youth Tour education program hosted by America’s electric cooperative com…
Crestview chief: Police department remains divided
CRESTVIEW — Last September, Police Chief Tony Taylor inherited a department mired in scandal and divided in its loyalties.
Despite weather, residents bring pets to ‘Bark for Life’ (GALLERY)
BAKER — Despite cold weather, event organizers are pleased with attendance of this year’s Bark for Life, a Relay for Life fundraiser that benefited the American Cancer Society.













