FORT WALTON BEACH — Three Okaloosa County parks may have potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated this week.
On June 2, Garniers Park in Fort…
Month: June 2014
EDITOR'S DESK: These days, all you need are followers (VIDEO)
When we received a Facebook message from Amy Forehand about her widely viewed Vine account, it seemed like an opportunity to let our readers know about a local video blog that was gaining the public'…
CAMPUS KUDOS: NWF State College presents student awards
NICEVILLE — Northwest Florida State College recently held its annual Student Awards Day. Those recognized for student achievement for the 2013-2014 academic year include the following North Okaloosa …
Richbourg principal: school's graduates are 'family'; 'will still be in our hearts'
CRESTVIEW — Richbourg E.S.E. School's two newest alumni are more like family, administrators said.
ARREST REPORT: June 4, 2014
The Crestview Police Department provided the following crime reports for publication:
Crestview man receives belated honor for bravery
Pat Watkins has earned the Distinguished Service Cross, the second-highest award a soldier can receive, for his actions more than four decades ago.
Gator football team seeks sponsors
BAKER — Doug Griffith Memorial Stadium on the Baker School campus will be the place to be this fall. The Gator varsity football team plays seven home games, which includes the Aug. 22 Kickoff Classic…
Monofilament fishing line perilous for pelicans
Fishing is an important part of the Florida lifestyle as well as its economy.
HAPPENING NOW: Sheriff's office investigating North Crestview shooting
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in the vicinity of Crestview High School after the victim turned up around 12:10 p.m. at North Okaloosa Medical Center.
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: A walk on the radio side
doubt anyone would ever mistake me for a morning person. To be perfectly honest with you, I’d rather roll out of bed closer to the noon hour than sunrise. Give me the sun high in the sky and then I’l…