Jackson takes helm of Okaloosa schools; Destin joins school board
CRESTVIEW — A new era was ushered in Tuesday evening for Okaloosa County schools.
Okaloosa extends pilot recycling program, may become countywide
FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa County commissioners on Tuesday voted to extend through December a pilot program that increases recycling and decreases garbage collection.
Body of missing woman found; no foul play suspected
HURLBURT FIELD — A major assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing was found dead on Eglin’s reservation at 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Tax Collector's Offices closure, discount announced
FORT WALTON BEACH —The Okaloosa County Tax Collector Offices will be closed Nov. 22 and 23 for Thanksgiving. Business can still be conducted online at www.OkaloosaTax.com.
Man borrows grass seed, generator, weed whacker
A man with an apparent penchant for yard work told lawmen he intended to return a shopping list of items he "borrowed" from an Okaloosa County Road Department facility, including grass seed and a pip…
Crestview police officer arrested for credit card fraud
CRESTVIEW — A police officer was arrested Tuesday afternoon and charged with credit card fraud.
Okaloosa denies TDC request for Houchins third term
FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa County Commissioners on Tuesday denied the Tourist Development Council’s request to allow Kathy Houchins to serve as chairwoman for a third year.
Boy Scouts revive Venture Crew, set Dec. 15 organizational meeting
CRESTVIEW — Area teens between 14 and 20 years old have another option for after-school, weekend and school break activities with Venture Crew 773’s revival.
Okaloosa gets $450,000 BP grant to study reefs
FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa County has received $450,000 from BP to pay for a study of reef development in area waters.
Baker church feeds homeless, less fortunate on Wednesdays
BAKER — From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday, Shady Grove Assembly of God at 1189 Shady Grove Road, Baker, feeds low income and homeless people.















