CRESTVIEW — The new arts academy for third-, fourth- and fifth-graders at Northwood Elementary School is a few steps closer to reality.
Month: February 2013
NWFSC lecture on Black Seminoles planned for Feb. 27
NICEVILLE — A guest scholar presentation on “The African Presence in Spanish Florida: Black Seminoles” is 4:30 p.m. Feb. 27 in room 132, Student Services Center, Northwest Florida State College, Nice…
Employers wanted for Feb. 27 seasonal hiring fair in Niceville
FORT WALTON BEACH — A seasonal hiring fair for year-round, full-time, part time and seasonal jobs is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Niceville Community Center.
NWFSC plans March 3 'Cash 4 College' workshop
NICEVILLE — Northwest Florida State College's fourth annual “Cash 4 College” financial aid workshop is 1-4 p.m. March 3 in the Student Services Center on the Niceville campus. The workshop helps stud…
Finest on the Emerald Coast is decided by readers' choice
It’s that time of year again: when businesses across Northwest Florida compete to be called the area’s finest.
Monticello author: New writers group should help Crestview writers persevere
CRESTVIEW — "Never give up." That's the most important thing for writers to remember, Monticello author Dr. Anne H. Holt said.
Civilian employees brace themselves for possible sequestration
EGLIN A.F.B. — The impact of civil service employee furloughs would be felt throughout the community if sequestration is activated March 1, Crestview City Council President Ben Iannucci III said.
State surprises county with PJ Adams Parkway improvements
CRESTVIEW — A "safety-improvement project" for P.J. Adams Parkway will begin to address the road's notorious congestion sooner than expected, Okaloosa County Public Works officials have announced.
State subpoenas Harris, Amunds and Zimmerman about TDC funds
The Joint Legislative Auditing Committee has issued subpoenas for two Okaloosa County commissioners and the president of The Zimmerman Agency to appear at its March 4 meeting in Tallahassee.
Students participate in Supreme Court mock session
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS – Two dozen students from 11 area high schools spent a part of Valentine’s Day at a Florida Supreme Court mock session arguing the legality of drug testing athlete peers.