Mar 20, 2013
Gopher tortoises leave water plant amid $6 million project
CRESTVIEW — Six gopher tortoises have relocated from the city's waste water treatment plant on Arena Road to Nokuse Plantation in Freeport following a $6 million water system overhaul.
Mar 20, 2013
Eglin prepares for budget cuts
EGLIN AFB — The effects of immediate across-the-board cuts to the military are starting to take place at Northwest Florida bases.
Mar 20, 2013
Man arrested after accidentally stabbed by girlfriend
CRESTVIEW — A man was arrested early Tuesday after he was accidentally stabbed by his girlfriend, according to Crestview police.
Mar 20, 2013
Crestview couple defends daughter’s punishment (LETTER)
CRESTVIEW — A couple who disciplined their 13-year-old daughter by having her stand at a busy intersection with a sign suggested that critics “walk a mile in someone’s shoes” before rushing to judge …
Mar 20, 2013
Florida court rules threats on Facebook can be prosecuted
TALLAHASSEE — In an apparent first in Florida law, a state appeals court ruled Monday that posting threats on one’s personal Facebook page can be prosecuted under state law.
Mar 20, 2013
Barge crashes into Brooks Bridge (slideshow)
FORT WALTON BEACH — A barge crashed into the Brooks Bridge about 3:15 p.m.
Mar 20, 2013
Report: Lack of communication contributed to Eglin airman’s death
A lack of communication between crews and leaders contributed to a boat crash that killed an Eglin airman during a training exercise in Pensacola Bay last fall, according to an accident report releas…
Mar 19, 2013
Bellinger’s house finally sells (DOCUMENT)
Okaloosa County officials are closer to recovering some of the cash from former tourism director Mark Bellinger’s illegal purchase of a four-bedroom house Destin.
Mar 19, 2013
Library access comes to Baker residents
BAKER — They say good things come to those who wait, but for Baker residents who value literature and other library materials, the wait is over.
Mar 19, 2013
CHECK IT OUT: A book to help anyone understand the federal budget
The numbers that make up the federal budget and budget deficits are difficult to comprehend.