Authorities looking for DUI violations this holiday season
CRESTVIEW — This holiday season, lawmen plan to ensure Okaloosa County roads are safe from drivers under the influence. The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office, the Florida Highway Patrol and Crestview …
Students, benefactors of Burke Scholars program recognized
NICEVILLE — The recent Northwest Florida State College annual Burke Scholars recognition ceremony brought together 2012-13 Kelly and Denny Burke Family Scholarship and Patricia Burke Ackal Nursing Sc…
Candidate University set Dec. 10 for budding politicians
CRESTVIEW — Potential candidates, or those who want to learn about the candidate process, may attend Candidate University, a three-hour seminar by the Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections office.
Curious George visiting Valparaiso Community Library Nov. 30
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Curious George, star of the PBS Kids show “Curious George,” will attend Story Time 10-11 a.m. Nov. 30 at the Valparaiso Community Library. Story Time begins at 10:15 a.m. with Curio…
Okaloosa panel to review how to eliminate rental costs
FORT WALTON BEACH — A new task force is set to begin the process of freeing Okaloosa County government from its dependence on landlords.
Centenarians on the rise, trends indicate
CRESTVIEW — Thursday, many Okaloosa County residents, regardless of their position, gave thanks for life’s blessings, sharing a meal and fellowship with loved ones.
Officials investigate rollover crash
Officials with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a Thursday morning crash on Farmer Street and Stillwell Boulevard.
First U.K. pilots begin training to fly F-35
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — Last week, the first two United Kingdom pilots started training to fly the F-35.
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.















