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Month: October 2013
Okaloosa County lifeguard season ends Oct. 27
Okaloosa Beach Safety lifeguard season ends Oct. 27, following more than 200 open water rescues. Beach Safety will maintain limited daily patrols and 911 responses from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout t…
Volunteers sought for Almarante Cemetery clean-up day, Oct. 5
LAUREL HILL — Volunteers are invited to help tidy up history when Almarante Cemetery gets its annual facelift on Saturday. Volunteers will gather at 8 a.m. beneath the city's landmark blue water towe…
Less than 900 applications available for home principal reduction program
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Hardest-Hit Fund Principal Reduction program’s application process is entering its final stretch with less than 900 spaces available. Florida homeowners can apply before the…
CHECK IT OUT: Agent available to help you understand the Health Insurance Marketplace
For those without health insurance, Tuesday marked the opening of the Health Insurance Marketplace and the beginning of open enrollment, which goes through March 31, 2014.
Haas study: Florida SBDCs have substantial economic impact
The Florida Small Business Development Center Network program reportedly helped approximately 38,000 Florida entrepreneurs and small business owners create, retain and save 47,845 jobs at $112 per jo…
EXTENSION CONNECTION: How to determine what is or isn't gluten free
Gluten has been a popular food topic lately. However, what about those food labels touting “gluten-free” ingredients? Are they accurate?
Crestview firm advising on health insurance marketplace
Barnes Insurance & Financial Services is holding health insurance information sessions at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Oct. 9 and 23 at the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce, 1447 Commerce Drive.
Critics taking notice of Crestview High alumnus’ performances (PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — The Orlando Sentinel's drama critic wasn't overly impressed with the University of Central Florida's recent production of Steve Martin's comedy, "The Underpants," except for the performan…
Gators open district play at Freeport
BAKER — Two District 1-1A football teams heading in opposite directions square off Friday night when Baker School’s Gators travel to Freeport to take on the Bulldogs at 7 p.m.