CRESTVIEW — North county school populations have surpassed 2012's enrollment by more than 200 students, school officials say.
Month: September 2013
Center seeks to increase counseling for Okaloosa war veterans
SHALIMAR — The Okaloosa County Vet Center opened in June 2011 to provide free counseling for veterans who served in war zones and their families. It now has a caseload of about 250 people, but in suc…
Children in Crisis cuts ribbon for new foster home Sept. 24
In a few weeks, Children in Crisis will cut the ribbon on its next foster family home, "Ya Ya's."
NWF State College foundation announces $1 million scholarship campaign
The Northwest Florida State College Foundation has established a scholarship campaign to raise $1 million for students.
GUEST COLUMN: Child abuse prevention progress requires full participation of all partners
We all know it; leading the Department of Children and Families is a difficult and thankless job. Front-line jobs in the state’s child welfare system are even tougher.
Bulldog volleyball team sweeps Escambia, Tate
CRESTVIEW — It was a rare doubleheader for the Crestview High School varsity volleyball team Tuesday evening.The Bulldogs were scheduled to play Escambia and had no problem disposing of the Gators in…
Bridgeway associates certified in parenting program
FORT WALTON BEACH — Bridgeway Center Inc. associates Dee Adams, Brittany Allen, Leigh Price, Autumn McAllister, Donna Morgan, Brooke Harrison and Jamie Tutnjevic recently received certification in th…
NWF State College announces summer honors students
NICEVILLE — Northwest Florida State College has recognized superior scholastic achievement of students completing the Summer 2013 term by naming them to the president's list and dean's list.
13 Okaloosa areas issued hazardous water advisories
FORT WALTON BEACH — Thirteen Okaloosa County areas may have potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated this week.
Website teaches coping skills to military service members
The Defense Department’s National Center for Telehealth and Technology and the Veterans Affairs Department’s mental health informatics section have developed an interactive educational and life-coach…