Aug 22, 2013
Northwest Florida State College hosts Sept. 11 info session with school reps
NICEVILLE – College Night, a free annual event that features representatives from more than 60 colleges and universities from several states, is 6-8 p.m. Sept. 11 in the Raider Arena at Northwest Flo…
Aug 21, 2013
Firefighters present budget to boost revenue, retain firefighters
CRESTVIEW — While the City Council and department heads struggle with resolving a $533,167 deficit between proposed spending and forecast revenues, city firefighters are engaged in some budget brains…
Aug 21, 2013
Proposal would retain firefighters, cut police, fund streets
CRESTVIEW — City Council President Robyn Helt, saying taxpayers shouldn't be expected to "make up the slack" if the city can't live within its means, has offered a proposal for a balanced budget.
Aug 21, 2013
"Back 2 School Bash" draws crowd in Crestview (PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — The turnout for Friday’s Back 2 School Bash at Old Spanish Trail Park far surpassed organizers’ expectations.
Aug 20, 2013
Northwest Florida bear sightings increase dramatically
FORT WALTON BEACH — Bear populations in Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton counties have increased significantly in the last 10 years, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reports.
Aug 20, 2013
Shelter House, Fisher House partner for Aug. 24 supplies drive
NICEVILLE — Shelter House and Fisher House of the Emerald Coast Inc. have collaborated to collect items needed by both.
Aug 20, 2013
New visual, performing arts coming to Okaloosa schools this year
CRESTVIEW — During Riverside Elementary School orientation, Darien Culler was excited to add a special component to his kindergarten curriculum.
Aug 20, 2013
Sunny skies welcome students back to Okaloosa classes (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — Following a drenching weekend, sunny skies have welcomed Gators, Bullpups, Panthers, Hoboes, Owls, Eagles, Aviators, Cougars, Mustangs and Bulldogs back to their halls of academia.
Aug 19, 2013
Laurel Hill council approves mowing contract
LAUREL HILL — The Laurel Hill City Council has approved an annual mowing contract of $11, 324 with Transfield Services.
Aug 19, 2013
CHECK IT OUT: Taxpayer input sought for library ROI study
In business, the return on investment, or ROI, metric determines whether a resource is giving the investor enough “bang for the buck.”