Feb 9, 2014
New online complaint system launched for military students
The Departments of Veterans Affairs, Defense, Education and Justice, along with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission, have launched an online complaint system to …
Feb 7, 2014
School district plans to waive storm make-up days
Okaloosa County School District leaders have a plan to deal with the three days missed because of icy weather.
Feb 7, 2014
Crestview police seeking more information on Thursday lockdowns
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Police Department said an investigation is underway following Thursday's lockdown in the Brookmeade Drive area.
Feb 7, 2014
NWF State College hosts Feb. 17 open house
NICEVILLE — Northwest Florida State College's Community Open House is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 17 at 100 College Blvd., Niceville.
Feb 7, 2014
NWF State College's EMT program accredited
NICEVILLE — The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs recently informed Northwest Florida State College's Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic program that it has received…
Feb 7, 2014
Childcare center director taken offguard by lockdowns; that must change, she says
CRESTVIEW — Charmaine Nick, owner and director of the Apple Tree Preschool Learning Center, plans to work with state officials to implement an emergency notification system.
Feb 6, 2014
Public asked to avoid Brookmeade Drive, hospital area in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Police Department is asking the public to avoid Brookmeade Drive and other areas around the North Okaloosa Medical Center as officers search for a possibly armed suspect in…
Feb 6, 2014
Can boys succeed with Common Core?
By now, it has become apparent to academics, administrators, parents and teachers that, in general, boys are underperforming in school, says Edmond J. Dixon, Ph.D, a veteran educator and internationa…
Feb 6, 2014
CHECK IT OUT: Black History Month electronic resources available
The Florida Electronic Library has resources for all ages to explore during Black History Month. These include:
•The Encyclopedia of African-American Culture and History, 2nd edition, 2006 is a five…
Feb 6, 2014
Animal control ordinance public hearing, budget amendment on Feb. 10 agenda
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview council will meet at 6 p.m. Feb. 10 at City Hall, 198 N. Wilson St., Crestview.