Feb 11, 2014
Northwest Florida State College named to U.S. Top 150
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program has named Northwest Florida State College one the nation's 150 top community colleges. NWF State can complete for a $1 million fund for the 2015 Aspen P…
Feb 11, 2014
PRACTICAL MONEY SKILLS: Rule changes tighten reverse mortgage eligibility
Reverse mortgages have become increasingly popular in recent years, as cash-strapped seniors seek ways to keep pace with rising expenses – not to mention cope with the pummeling their retirement savi…
Feb 11, 2014
Long-time resident, anonymous donor bring historical marker to Baker
BAKER — Jeanette Henderson is happy to see years of research and hard work pay off.
The long-time resident is responsible for bringing a historical marker to Baker School, establishing that the form…
Feb 11, 2014
Authors recognize CHS student's feedback
CRESTVIEW — A language arts textbook's authors have recognized a Crestview High School senior for his feedback on their work.
Feb 11, 2014
PRACTICAL MONEY SKILLS: Should you buy pet insurance?
One topic I’ve learned to avoid with new acquaintances until I know them better (along with politics and religion) is where they stand on the treatment of pets. Some people, when their dog gets sick …
Feb 10, 2014
Boot camp offers chance to 'step up' leadership skills
CRESTVIEW — Feb. 15 is the deadline for parents who want to sign their children up for next month's 26-hour Emerald Coast Young Marines boot camp.
Feb 10, 2014
Second-place prize surprises Davidson robotics team
CRESTVIEW — Jeremiah Sexton, Michael Stender and Colby Sanders aren't yet teenagers, but they already have career goals.
Feb 10, 2014
Duke Field, State Roads 85 and 285 to close for test mission
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — Duke Field and several roads will be closed Feb. 14 for Eglin's test mission.
Feb 10, 2014
Longest-serving Okaloosa County sheriff dies
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County's longest-serving sheriff died Monday after a period of hospice care. Ray Wilson was elected in 1956 and served 20 years in office.
Feb 9, 2014
Automation providing faster processing of post-9/11 GI Bill student benefits
The Department of Veterans Affairs has decreased the processing time for returning students' GI Bill benefit requests.











