Aug 15, 2013
Okaloosa Water & Sewer announces Aug. 22-23 drive-thru closure
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Okaloosa County Water and Sewer Department’s customer service drive-thru window will close for construction Aug. 22-23, at its main office, 1804 Lewis Turner Blvd., Fort Walto…
Aug 14, 2013
Budget relief: firefighters union proposal would trim incentive pay
CRESTVIEW — As city departments work to balance the budget, a firefighters union proposal would decrease its members' take-home pay between 3 and 5 percent, its president said.
Aug 14, 2013
Medical school eyes Crestview for physician assistant program
CRESTVIEW — Florida's second-largest university is considering opening a medical campus in Okaloosa County's largest city, local officials said.
Aug 14, 2013
SPECIAL OCCASIONS: Beamons celebrate golden anniversary (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
HURLBURT FIELD — Chaplain Col. (retired) Walter and Ikie Beamon celebrated their golden anniversary Saturday at the Hurlburt Field Soundside Club surrounded by more than 250 family members and friend…
Aug 14, 2013
SPECIAL OCCASIONS: Millers celebrate 69th anniversary
CRESTVIEW — William A. and Kathleen H. Miller of Crestview celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary Aug. 5, 2013.
Aug 14, 2013
Broadhead earns Southern University School of Pharmacy degree
Laura Elizabeth Broadhead of Crestview received a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and graduated with honors from South University School of Pharmacy June 15.
Aug 14, 2013
Free weekend food program benefits needy Baker students
BAKER — Baker School elementary students from lower-income households can receive free weekend lunches and dinners this school year, courtesy of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church and North Okaloosa residen…
Aug 13, 2013
Laurel Hill could earn $22K after expenses under proposed budget
LAUREL HILL — The City Council has raised no concerns with the proposed 2014 fiscal year budget.
Aug 13, 2013
Crestview ministerial group hosts block party (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — Rain didn't stop the Crestview Area Ministerial Association from providing a block party for Rolling Pines residents on Saturday. It also didn't stop neighborhood children from enjoying C…
Aug 13, 2013
Fort Walton Beach ACT/SAT workshop starts Sept. 16
FORT WALTON BEACH— A workshop for students taking the Sept. 21 ACT and Oct. 5 SAT is available at the Fort Walton Beach High School Media Center. Hours are 2:15-4:15 p.m. Sept. 16, 17 and 18, and Sep…