Okaloosa Water and Sewer not sending insurance letters
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Okaloosa County Water and Sewer Department is receiving calls from concerned residents about letters from insurance companies warning them they should insure their water pipes…
CAMPUS KUDOS: Crestview students earn college honors
SAVANNAH, GA. — Brittany Baker, of Crestview, has been named to Savannah College of Art and Design’s dean’s list for fall quarter 2012. Full-time undergraduate students who earn a grade point average…
Okaloosa teachers may see a raise
FORT WALTON BEACH — Teachers in Okaloosa County schools will see more money after the first of the year if a recommended pay scale is approved.
CHECK IT OUT: Noel Night coming Dec. 20 to library
The December holidays are fast approaching, so we are gearing up for our annual Noel Night at the library.
Man looking for place to sleep is arrested on active warrant
CRESTVIEW — A man found sleeping in bushes next to a fast-food restaurant was taken to jail after lawmen learned he had an active warrant for his arrest.
Okaloosa approves contract with new promotions firm (DOCUMENT)
CRESTVIEW — Peter Mayer Advertising of New Orleans will take over promoting Okaloosa County as a top tourist destination.
Baker students host senior citizens for holiday event
BAKER — Baker School students treated local senior citizens to Christmas music performed by the middle school band and a Christmas meal prepared by the school's culinary program Tuesday at the school.
EXTENSION CONNECTION: Winter recreation for the whole family
The winter season is here, and with this time of year comes breezy days and clear, beautiful skies. Temperatures can be mild or chilly, but don’t let that stop you from enjoying the outdoors.
Preacher’s comments draw criticism; some cite First Amendment right
CRESTVIEW — The Christmas parade on Main Street Saturday featured 125-plus groups that celebrated the holidays with floats spanning themes Biblical — Noah’s ark, angels — and traditional — Christmas …
Mother bear euthanized after capture
MARY ESTHER — A female black bear that had grown reliant on human-provided food and brazen in her efforts to obtain it has been euthanized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.















