Oct 30, 2012
EXTENSION CONNECTION: Task force studies oyster decline
In September, Jack Payne, University of Florida senior vice president for Agriculture and Natural Resources, announced the UF Oyster Recovery Task Force’s formation.
Oct 29, 2012
Life-long Crestview resident named Firefighter of the Year
CRESTVIEW — A long-time resident’s lengthy service and contributions received recognition this week.
Oct 29, 2012
Mensa Foundation awarding scholarships
NICEVILLE — Mensa volunteers across the United States can make the dream of higher education a possibility for anyone who seeks it through the Mensa Education & Research Foundation Scholarship progra…
Oct 29, 2012
Okaloosa TDC probe expands
FORT WALTON BEACH — An extravagant county Christmas party and a public relations trip to Niagara Falls are among expenses state and local authorities are investigating as they try to unravel Mark Bel…
Oct 29, 2012
Garden club contributes to cash-strapped library's offerings
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Public Library, which can’t buy new books this year after city budget cuts, keeps its shelves updated with support from donors like the Dogwood Garden Club, which made a boo…
Oct 29, 2012
Connor challenges Harris for Okaloosa commission seat
SHALIMAR — Incumbent Wayne Harris will face challenger Ron Connor on Nov. 6 in the race for the District 1 seat on the Okaloosa County Commission.
Oct 27, 2012
EDITOR'S DESK: Stay safe for Halloween
Tonight’s Halloween. If you participate in the festivities, prepare for the usual sightings of costumed residents exploring their wild or darker sides, trick-or-treating and parties. If you don’t obs…
Oct 27, 2012
Crestview church opens cold weather shelter tonight
CRESTVIEW — Community of Christ Church, 398 W. 1st Ave., will remain open until 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Oct 26, 2012
Indian hunting camp coming Monday
CRESTVIEW — The Full Moon American Indian Hunting Camp will be 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Crestview Public Library. Farris "Blue Heron (Wah-Ka-chobee)" Powell will give visitors a brief history of Americ…
Oct 26, 2012
Pink Out! Day raises cancer awareness
CRESTVIEW — Riverside Elementary School's 4th annual Pink Out! Day was Oct. 5.