Feb 21, 2013
United Way exceeds $1.2 million funding goal in difficult economy
SHALIMAR — United Way of Okaloosa and Walton counties announced Thursday its continued support from the community by exceeding its goal of $1.2 million raised in 2012.
Feb 21, 2013
Commissioners reject Curry’s resignation; Dowd survives vote
FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa County Administrator Jim Curry and County Attorney John Dowd still had their jobs on Wednesday.
Feb 21, 2013
Rakas makes SUNY president's list
CANTON, N.Y. — State University of New York Canton recently recognized students who excelled academically during the fall 2012 semester.
Feb 20, 2013
Long-time educator takes new role in school system
CRESTVIEW — Long-time Okaloosa County educator Andy Johnson has more than one school to monitor as coordinator of safe schools, health and athletics, but the focus differs from his 30-plus-year caree…
Feb 20, 2013
The Kohs make Samford dean's list
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Jung-Hyun Koh and Taylor R. Koh, senior nursing majors from Crestview, have been named to the dean's list for the fall semester at Samford University in Birmingham, Ala.
Feb 20, 2013
Eglin civilians receive furlough notice
EGLIN A.F.B. — Civilian employees of Eglin Air Force Base were notified this afternoon to begin making preparations for possible furloughs if Congressionally mandated "sequestration" is activated Mar…
Feb 20, 2013
Great American Spit Out part of Tobacco Free Florida campaign
TALLAHASSEE — Tobacco products like chew, dip and snuff are not harmless.
Feb 20, 2013
The Kohs make Samford dean's list
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Jung-Hyun Koh and Taylor R. Koh, senior nursing majors from Crestview, have been named to the dean's list for the fall semester at Samford University in Birmingham, Ala.
Feb 20, 2013
Eglin’s F-35 flight simulators integral part of pilot training (VIDEO)
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — To use the military’s new multimillion dollar, state-of-the-art F-35 flight simulators, pilots must first be in the dark.
Feb 20, 2013
Explore Harlem Renaissance Era during Black History Month
This month, we celebrated African American heritage and my goal was to read some of the Harlem Renaissance Era's literature.












