CRESTVIEW — The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Crestview is getting underway; its kickoff is at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 at Riverside Elementary School, 3400 E. Redstone Ave., Crestview.
Month: October 2013
Shelter House adds kennel for domestic violence survivors' pets
FORT WALTON BEACH— Shelter House has added a kennel to its offerings for domestic violence victims in Okaloosa and Walton counties. The kennel will house, feed and provide veterinary services for the…
Agents demystifying Health Insurance Marketplace for Crestview residents
CRESTVIEW — Understanding health insurance options can be difficult — especially for residents who’ve never had coverage — but help is available for those who don’t know the difference between a prem…
March of Dimes grant applications due Nov. 15
March of Dimes’ Florida chapter seeks applications for grants that would help address significant maternal and child-health issues such as stopping smoking, access to care in rural areas, and lack of…
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University opens registration
Registration is open for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Oct. 21 through Dec. 22 term. Embry-Riddle offers associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees and supports active duty military and vete…
CHECK IT OUT: Find geocaches, earn a VivaFL500 prize coin (DOCUMENT)
The Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative has set up a Heritage Geocache Trail to celebrate VivaFL500.
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Big numbers for Baker's Thomas
There is little doubt that Baker School tailback D.J. Thomas is enjoying a stellar senior season. Thomas has amassed more than 1,108 yards rushing and scored 19 touchdowns after six weeks of the 2013…
Crestview Sister City member joins the Legion of Honor
CRESTVIEW — A member of the Crestview Sister City organization has received France's highest accolade. Don Bohler, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel and former Air Force Academy faculty member, was aw…
Network of traffic cameras, overhead message signs coming to NW Florida
The Florida Department of Transportation is beginning work this week on a $24 million network that will include 183 traffic cameras, 17 overhead message signs, 135 microwave vehicle detectors, 40 tra…
‘Making Strides Against Breast Cancer’ 5K coming Oct. 26 to Destin
The American Cancer Society’s annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K walk is 9 a.m. Oct. 26 at Village Baptist Church on Matthews Boulevard in Destin. Registration begins at 8 a.m.