FORT WALTON BEACH —The Okaloosa County Tax Collector Offices will be closed Nov. 22 and 23 for Thanksgiving. Business can still be conducted online at www.OkaloosaTax.com.
Month: November 2012
Body of missing woman found; no foul play suspected
HURLBURT FIELD — A major assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing was found dead on Eglin’s reservation at 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Okaloosa extends pilot recycling program, may become countywide
FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa County commissioners on Tuesday voted to extend through December a pilot program that increases recycling and decreases garbage collection.
Crestview Christmas parade entries accepted through Nov. 28
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Christmas parade, with the theme, "Blessed Are the Children," is Dec. 1 on Main Street.
Walker Elementary students learn holiday culinary skills (gallery)
CRESTVIEW — Before Thanksgiving break, Walker Elementary School kindergarten teacher Mary Riley taught students a thing or two about 17th-century hardships, and then gave a practical demonstration
Baker church feeds homeless, less fortunate on Wednesdays
BAKER — From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday, Shady Grove Assembly of God at 1189 Shady Grove Road, Baker, feeds low income and homeless people.
Okaloosa gets $450,000 BP grant to study reefs
FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa County has received $450,000 from BP to pay for a study of reef development in area waters.
Boy Scouts revive Venture Crew, set Dec. 15 organizational meeting
CRESTVIEW — Area teens between 14 and 20 years old have another option for after-school, weekend and school break activities with Venture Crew 773’s revival.
Okaloosa denies TDC request for Houchins third term
FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa County Commissioners on Tuesday denied the Tourist Development Council’s request to allow Kathy Houchins to serve as chairwoman for a third year.
Crestview woman's kidney transplant fundraiser wraps Nov. 24
CRESTVIEW — A fundraiser for a Hub City resident who needs a kidney transplant runs 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. through Nov. 24 at a local yogurt shop.