Editor's Note: Our Facebook and website fans have strong opinions about State Road 85 and S.R. 123 traffic, based on their comments on Janice Crose's most recent column on driving manners.
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As word of Houston McTear’s death started spreading Nov. 1, I did what everyone does when trying to confirm the death of someone famous.
I checked the internet.
Within minutes, I got a call from …
When my husband and I moved to Florida about 11 years ago, I read a humorous Dave Barry column that stays with me today.
He stated that anyone could get a driver's license in Florida — even a whale…
Sometimes, it can be easy to say no. "No new taxes!" "No more utility rate hikes!" No to this candidate or that candidate.
But fighting temptations, especially when we can rationalize giving in to …
Webster's 1828 online dictionary defines civility as "the state of being civilized; refinement of manners; politeness.
"Complaisance; courtesy; decorum of behavior in the treatment of others — civi…
While October was Pastor Appreciation Month, it's now November, and I would like to recognize a certain group of people in our churches.
Many times, those who do this do not get the accolades they…
Our Facebook fans have strong opinions about how to use oil spill recovery money; downtown Crestview's rezoning; flu vaccines; Florida Standards; and Holt's growth and development. Here are some of t…
Okaloosa County residents are abuzz about Elie's Voice, a nonprofit organization that aims to prevent child suicide; Okaloosa County School District procedures for head lice; the latest scams circula…
The 2015 high school football season is quickly drawing to a close.
Friday night, Baker School and Crestview High School play their last district games. A week from Friday, the Gators travel to Lib…
Our Facebook fans shared their thoughts on head lice and Okaloosa County's plans for a new Crestview courthouse, among other issues. Here are some of their comments.
Head lice will always be aroun…
