FORT WALTON BEACH — The 41st Annual Cox Cablethon, beginning 6 p.m. April 13 on Cox channel 6, benefits Covenant Hospice.
Month: March 2013
New Crestview city council to be sworn in and seated April 1
CRESTVIEW — On April 1, three new city council members — Joe Blocker, Shannon Hayes and Mickey Rytman — will be sworn in and the city's new council will be seated. The three join Tom Gordon and Robyn…
EDITOR'S DESK: Chamber’s Walton County affair raises concerns
An announcement in the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce’s Focus newsletter for the Hacker’s Holiday tournament might have gone unnoticed if one resident hadn’t brought the matter to the news media.
Crestview CRA board approves 1920s building renovation extension
CRESTVIEW — Renovation of a 1920s Main Street commercial building temporarily halted upon the discovery of cracks in the building's façade and foundation.
Gulf Power prepares for the charge for electric, hybrid cars (VIDEO)
With the price of gasoline nowadays, more people are becoming interested in hybrid and electric vehicles. According to the market research firm Mintel, electric and hybrid vehicle sales increased 73 …
Northwood Arts and Science Academy becomes a reality
CRESTVIEW — Northwood Elementary School, with the Okaloosa County School Board's approval, soon will become Northwood Arts and Science Academy.
First school nutrition association car show nets $1,200
CRESTVIEW — Forty-three of Detroit's classic and more recent products were joined by one vehicle each from Wolfsburg and Hiroshima to complete the Okaloosa School Nutrition Association's inaugural ca…
Jail date set for former Okaloosa sheriff's office employees
Mike Coup, the former chief deputy of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, has been ordered to report to the county jail on April 9 to begin serving a four-year prison term.
Property and tangibles tax payment deadline moved to April 1
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Okaloosa County 2012 real estate property taxes and tangible personal property taxes deadline has been extended to April 1, since March 31 is Sunday.
EDC eyes 2,000 new local jobs
CRESTVIEW — Four Crestview area projects have been added to the Okaloosa County Economic Development Council's roster since the year began. If they — and two existing projects — come to fruition, nea…