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Month: February 2013
Okaloosa lays out plans to recoup Bellinger theft losses (DOCUMENTS)
Okaloosa County hopes to recoup the money Mark Bellinger used to buy his home in Destin some time in March.
Stormy weather could bring flooding, emergency officials warn
The Florida Division of Emergency Management has warned that Northwest Florida faces risks from heavy rain and flooding into next week.
Jahn on U.M. president's list
MONTEVALLO, Ala. — Marissa K. Jahn, of Crestview, was named to the University of Montevallo's president's list.
Stand Up and Say the Pledge ceremony attendance triples
CRESTVIEW — Old Glory, steadied by Troop 30 Boy Scout Jackson Kiewiet, snapped in the breeze Monday as an estimated 85 residents took 15 minutes at noon to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
Broxson withdraws Blackwater River State Forest drilling bill
State Rep. Doug Broxson blamed “misinformation” Wednesday for forcing him to withdraw a bill proposing to open the Blackwater River State Forest to oil and natural gas exploration.
Rakas makes SUNY president's list
CANTON, N.Y. — State University of New York Canton recently recognized students who excelled academically during the fall 2012 semester.
Counties continue search for economic directors (DOCUMENTS)
It’s a good time to be an economic development specialist looking to work in Northwest Florida.
Commissioners reject Curry’s resignation; Dowd survives vote
FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa County Administrator Jim Curry and County Attorney John Dowd still had their jobs on Wednesday.
United Way exceeds $1.2 million funding goal in difficult economy
SHALIMAR — United Way of Okaloosa and Walton counties announced Thursday its continued support from the community by exceeding its goal of $1.2 million raised in 2012.