Florida court upholds pension law repealing cost of living increase
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A law championed by Gov. Rick Scott that requires teachers, state and county workers and some municipal employees to contribute 3 percent of their pay to the state's pension …
No one injured by explosive devices detonated at Holt homes
HOLT — No one was injured by explosive devices detonated in the front yards of two homes, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Crestview's $27,000 software update could save priceless information
CRESTVIEW — The City Council’s unanimous action on Monday moved Crestview closer to complying with a recommendation to integrate all city services into a comprehensive computer system.
Crestview City Council considering donated building's possible uses
CRESTVIEW — A garage to store and investigate impounded vehicles? A recycling center? A community meeting hall? These are among the possible uses city have officials have suggested for a building tha…
Rosalynn Carter to speak at Chautauqua Assembly
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — The 2013 Florida Chautauqua Assembly is almost here, with former first lady Rosalynn Carter to be this year’s keynote speaker.
WEDDING: Stephens and Schmidt planning April ceremony
CRESTVIEW — Debbie and Lamar Stephens, of Crestview, announce the April 20, 2013 wedding of their daughter, Tiffani, to Stephen Schmidt of Troy, Ala.
Cold weather shelter openings tonight through Sunday
CRESTVIEW — Due to the weather dropping below 40 degrees, cold weather shelters will open at 6 p.m. Jan. 17-20 as listed below.
Man suspected of murder jailed in Okaloosa for violating probation
FORT WALTON BEACH — A man authorities believe could be responsible for the death of a woman whose body was found in December in Baldwin County, Ala., is being held in Okaloosa County on a violation …
NWF State unveils Activities Center (SLIDESHOW)
NICEVILLE — Northwest Florida State College celebrated completion of the final phase of its $25.5 million construction and renovation project Wednesday with the grand opening of its new Activities Ce…
Col. Mark Fluker to step down as F-35 maintenance chief
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — When Col. Mark Fluker arrived in 2009 to help set up maintenance operations for the military’s newest and most expensive fighter jet, he had a staff of only nine people.













