Jan 3, 2013
Girl Scouts plan to rehabilitate Riverside butterfly garden
CRESTVIEW — The Kiwanis Club of Crestview is considering whether to contribute to a Girl Scout project that would commemorate Sandy Hook Elementary Daises who died in the Dec. 14 Newton, Conn., massa…
Jan 2, 2013
Extension office offers opportunities to improve 2013
CRESTVIEW — The University of Florida will be offering two opportunities for those looking to improve their quality of life for 2013.
Jan 2, 2013
Soldier raises comrades’ spirits while serving overseas
CRESTVIEW — A local service member’s overseas airbase spent the holidays much like residents in town, with a Christmas feast, toys and entertainment.
Jan 2, 2013
CHECK IT OUT: Looking forward and reflecting on development
2013 means many Okaloosa County residents will set New Year’s resolutions.
Jan 2, 2013
Firearms safety classes begin Jan. 30
NICEVILLE — Northwest Florida State College's Criminal Justice Department is offering four more sessions of its Firearms Safety and Concealed Carry Course during the spring 2013 term.
Jan 2, 2013
EXTENSION CONNECTION: Start New Year’s resolutions small
I have suggestions for some great New Year’s resolutions that are achievable.
Dec 31, 2012
Some Okaloosa officials leery of restricting swimmers in Gulf
Under proposed changes to the law governing county parks, beachgoers would be prohibited from swimming more than 300 feet from shore. Also included is a ban on swimming, diving, surfing or watercraft…
Dec 31, 2012
Crestview roller rink receives facelift
CRESTVIEW — A whirl of lights from the disco ball, dancing lasers and the beat of Michael Jackson heralded an Old School Night at SkateTopia. The community’s newest family-friendly venue opened Dec. …
Dec 31, 2012
New Fla. law permits headlight flashing warnings
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Flashing your headlights to alert oncoming drivers that police are lurking on the roadside ahead will no longer be illegal in Florida, though a lawyer who has represented tic…
Dec 31, 2012
Compensation email scam making rounds in Okaloosa
SHALIMAR — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office wants residents to beware of a fraud that recently targeted someone in a traffic incident.



