FORT WALTON BEACH — The Okaloosa County Division of Environmental Services, which began spot spraying in May, has four tips to avoid mosquitoes.
Month: June 2013
School board approves new contract with Embry-Riddle (DOCUMENT)
FORT WALTON BEACH — Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide will continue to operate programs at two local schools despite concerns raised earlier in the year.
Daughters of American Colonists chapter forms in Niceville
VALPARAISO — Members and prospective members of Niceville’s Daughters of American Colonists Eucheeanna chapter recently gathered at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida for their organizing meeti…
Two parks receive advisories for hazardous water
FORT WALTON BEACH — Two Okaloosa County parks may have potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated this week.
Finance-themed town hall meeting on Friday in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — Financial adviser Joe Faulk invites the community to attend a Mid-Year Town Hall on Friday night at Warriors Hall. The event will feature advice from community leaders and financial exper…
Crestview council votes against settlement agreement on alley
CRESTVIEW — The City Council will not pursue a settlement to end dispute of a downtown alley's ownership.
Crestview church accepting donations following fire
CRESTVIEW — Full Gospel Tabernacle Church’s congregation is accepting donations following a June 12 fire that consumed its place of worship.
Crestview jeweler: refund promotion a ‘win-win’ situation
CRESTVIEW — If Bob Sikes Airport’s official temperature reads 99 degrees Fahrenheit or higher on the Fourth of July, hundreds of Lewis & Co. Jewelers customers will receive refunds on their purchases.
HAMMIN' IT UP: Okaloosa ham radio enthusiasts gather for field day
CRESTVIEW — If a natural disaster wipes out north Okaloosa County’s power lines, amateur radio enthusiasts can link and guide first responders using satellite positioning and related technology.
EXTENSION CONNECTION: Storm season comes with tree trimmings
With hurricane season upon us, evidence of preparation surrounds us. Tree trimmers contracted by local electrical utility companies have been removing trees, branches and other vegetation "too close"…