Sometimes, it’s perplexing to reconcile the public’s perception of what we do and what we think we do.
Month: August 2013
Bulldogs focus on upcoming season
CRESTVIEW — Hot and humid weather greeted the Crestview High School football team Monday morning as the Bulldogs officially opened preseason practice. First-year coach Tim Hatten obviously wasn't gra…
Okaloosa health department targets mosquito-borne illness
CRESTVIEW — Due to recent heavy rainfall, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County and Okaloosa County Mosquito Control are stressing the importance of protection against mosquito-borne di…
Whooping cough cases reported in Okaloosa County
CRESTVIEW — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County has received reports of two confirmed cases and one probable case of pertussis, or whooping cough, in unvaccinated infants.
31-year-old man charged with burglary at Baker pharmacy
BAKER — A local pharmacy known as a frequent spot for burglaries and robberies again was the target of an attempted burglary Tuesday morning.
Calvary United hosts annual Back 2 School Bash Aug. 16 in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — The eighth annual Back 2 School Bash starts at 6 p.m. Aug. 16 at Old Spanish Trail Park amphitheater on Stillwell Boulevard.
EXTENSION CONNECTION: Nixon named Okaloosa Innovator
On Friday, Aug. 9, 13 innovative farmers and ranchers will be recognized.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader displeased with Okaloosa deputies
Dear editor,
I really wish the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office would do their jobs. How many times have the deputies gotten calls about underage drinking and have done nothing?
Gators aim for playoffs
BAKER — Baker School’s football team started preseason practice Monday with high expectations for its third season under Matt Brunson’s direction. The Gators, winners of four state championships, are…
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Dad made all the difference
My dad, Jim Dickson, passed away early July 30 at age 80. Dad fought a four-year battle with a disease called Multiple Systems Atrophy and, in the end, the disease and old age caught up with him. I’m…