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…
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.
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.
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…
SPECIAL OCCASIONS: Millers celebrate 69th anniversary
CRESTVIEW — William A. and Kathleen H. Miller of Crestview celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary Aug. 5, 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.
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…
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.
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…
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…













