Tips to catch cobia on the Emerald Coast
CRESTVIEW — Spring marks the arrival of two things along the Emerald Coast: the migration of college kids from the north, and cobia from the southern Gulf of Mexico. Like college students, cobia will…
Gulf Reef Fish Survey registration becomes mandatory
Signing up to participate in the Gulf Reef Fish Survey becomes mandatory April 1. The no-cost process will help the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission understand how many people target…
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Swinging a Louisville Slugger
Sitting in a corner of my living room is an old, beat up piece of wood that I’ve had since I was 9 years old. That piece of wood — a baseball bat — has made the journey from boyhood to manhood with m…
It's time to cowboy up for Old Spanish Trail rodeo
CRESTVIEW — One weekend each year, local residents from all walks of life get into the cowboy spirit. Yes, the 26th Annual Old Spanish Trail Rodeo is right around the corner. This year’s rodeo is sch…
Gillis: ‘We still have a ways to go’ (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — Monday was not a good night for Crestview High School’s baseball team. An up and down Bulldog team hosted a strong Pace squad looking for a win before taking a couple of days off for Spri…
Baker strongman Oliver eyes state
BAKER — Tyler Oliver’s easy smile and polite demeanor belie the strong man that he is. Oliver, a senior on Baker School's weightlifting team, is one of the state's top lifters in the 183-pound weight…
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: The best day of my life
If I had to pick the best day of my life, it would be a warm Saturday in March of 2002. My dad; nephew, Stuart Maddox; and I spent it in Viera at a spring training baseball game between the Los Angel…
North Okaloosa high school and middle school sports schedule March 30-April 3
Local high school and middle schools will get back into full swing Monday after taking a week off for spring break.
Baker pounces on Northview (VIDEO)
BAKER — Spring Break will be a little more pleasant for Baker School’s softball team following Friday’s District 3-1A game with Northview. The Gators broke open a 1-1 game in the bottom of the second…
Baker's Hicks shuts down Freeport (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
BAKER — Austin Hicks wasn’t perfect Thursday. But the Baker School senior pitcher was pretty darn good as the Gators hosted Freeport in a District 3-1A game. Hicks went the distance on the mound thro…











