You cannot fight the enemy with a complacent spirit.
Month: January 2013
Col. Mark Fluker to step down as F-35 maintenance chief
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — When Col. Mark Fluker arrived in 2009 to help set up maintenance operations for the military’s newest and most expensive fighter jet, he had a staff of only nine people.
NWF State unveils Activities Center (SLIDESHOW)
NICEVILLE — Northwest Florida State College celebrated completion of the final phase of its $25.5 million construction and renovation project Wednesday with the grand opening of its new Activities Ce…
Man suspected of murder jailed in Okaloosa for violating probation
FORT WALTON BEACH — A man authorities believe could be responsible for the death of a woman whose body was found in December in Baldwin County, Ala., is being held in Okaloosa County on a violation …
Cold weather shelter openings tonight through Sunday
CRESTVIEW — Due to the weather dropping below 40 degrees, cold weather shelters will open at 6 p.m. Jan. 17-20 as listed below.
REVIEW: Library exhibit displays young artist’s work
Jasmine Maughon, one of our community’s most remarkable up-and-coming artists, delights art lovers with her sweet personality, shy smile and remarkable, inherent artistic ability.
Okaloosa legislative delegates plan Jan. 30 public hearing
SHALIMAR — The Okaloosa County state legislative delegation’s public hearing is 5-6:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at Niceville City Hall, 208 N. Partin Drive.
MY VIEW: Can school resource officers really help?
In the past several weeks — following 26 deaths in the Dec. 14 Sandy Hook Elementary massacre in Newtown, Conn. — there has been outcry for more protective measures in our schools.
State Rep. Matt Gaetz continues fight to end ethanol mandate
FORT WALTON BEACH — Last year state Rep. Matt Gaetz was able to neuter but not kill a state requirement that Florida service stations pump only gasoline containing ethanol.
Church breaks ground on new James Lee Boulevard location
CRESTVIEW — Commuters heading eastbound on James Lee Boulevard into Crestview may have noticed some construction work outside city limits.