Study: Okaloosa students' breakfast participation is low
Okaloosa County Schools have one of the lowest free and reduced school breakfast participation rates in the state, but it's not because it's lacking in hungry children, according to a recent study.
NWFSC lecture on Black Seminoles planned for Feb. 27
NICEVILLE — A guest scholar presentation on “The African Presence in Spanish Florida: Black Seminoles” is 4:30 p.m. Feb. 27 in room 132, Student Services Center, Northwest Florida State College, Nice…
Road closures and flooding levels announced in north Okaloosa
The Okaloosa County Department of Public Safety announced the following road closures today. The roads will be closed as listed below for maintenance and improvements due to recent storms.
Organization spreads word about Florida KidCare insurance
CRESTVIEW — Sacred Heart Children's Hospital is spreading the word about Florida KidCare health insurance, a federally funded health insurance option for children under age 19.
Plans progressing for arts academy
CRESTVIEW — The new arts academy for third-, fourth- and fifth-graders at Northwood Elementary School is a few steps closer to reality.
Crestview firemen awarded Life Saving Medals for saving patient
CRESTVIEW — To a standing ovation from a crowded city council chamber, two Crestview firemen received the Life Saving Medal Monday evening from Mayor David Cadle and Fire Chief Joe Traylor for saving…
Alimony reform bills propose relief from lifelong payments
CRESTVIEW — The days of a Florida ex-spouse potentially paying alimony even after death may end if reform bills working their way through the Legislature make it to the governor's desk.
NWFSC plans March 3 'Cash 4 College' workshop
NICEVILLE — Northwest Florida State College's fourth annual “Cash 4 College” financial aid workshop is 1-4 p.m. March 3 in the Student Services Center on the Niceville campus. The workshop helps stud…
Employers wanted for Feb. 27 seasonal hiring fair in Niceville
FORT WALTON BEACH — A seasonal hiring fair for year-round, full-time, part time and seasonal jobs is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Niceville Community Center.
State surprises county with PJ Adams Parkway improvements
CRESTVIEW — A "safety-improvement project" for P.J. Adams Parkway will begin to address the road's notorious congestion sooner than expected, Okaloosa County Public Works officials have announced.















