Downtown parking lot expected to be finished ahead of schedule
After several years of false starts and setbacks, construction on a downtown parking lot is underway. Having cleared the land, earlier this week, a crew from DeFuniak Springs-based Utilities Solution…
Elections supervisor offers synopses of constitutional amendments
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections Paul Lux said he sympathizes with voters befuddled by summaries for 11 proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution that appear on the Nov. 6 ba…
School districts scramble to find room for kindergartners
Another jump in the number of kindergartners in local schools has officials scrambling again to find space for them.
Hobo Festival needs last-minute volunteers and vendors
Saturday, after months of concern that it wouldn’t happen, the city of Laurel Hill will present its annual Hobo Festival.
Blue Jean Ball hospice fundraiser Saturday in Crestview
Tickets are on sale for Covenant Hospice’s signature event, the 6th Annual Blue Jean Ball, to be held Saturday at the Crestview Community Center.
Sheriff's Office offers tips to NWFSC computer hacking victims
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is working with the Secret Service and Florida Department of Law Enforcement to investigate the computer hacking of personal information involving a security brea…
Walker Elementary students learn with Legos (VIDEO)
When most Walker Elementary school students headed home after school on Wednesday afternoon, 41 kids stayed on campus to learn more about mechanics.
Area blood drives announced
Local blood drives for OneBlood, Inc., servicing Northwest and South Florida, lower Alabama and Georgia, are listed below.
Northwood Elementary students learn about city locations (VIDEO)
Seven second-grade classes from Northwood Elementary School received a behind-the-scenes look at locations vital to the Hub City.
Okaloosa schools office to get new phone system
The phone system at the Okaloosa County School District’s main office is getting replaced this month after unexpectedly breaking down.















