In Northwest Florida the color of autumn isn’t just from trees. The reds, purples, yellow and white blooms and berries that appear on many native plants add spectacular color to the landscape.
Month: November 2014
Democrats meeting planned next week
DESTIN — The next general monthly meeting of the Okaloosa County Democrat Executive Committee is 6 p.m. Nov. 17 at Democratic Headquarters, 215 Mountain Drive (Suite 105) in Destin.
Bulldogs come up short against Vikings (PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — A young Crestview High School girls soccer team still has time to grow up before the District 1-4A tournament in January, Bulldog Coach Carl Everitt remains focused on the tournament priz…
Slusser-Walker School Board race still undecided
CRESTVIEW — Incumbent Rodney Walker holds a slightly larger lead over Joe Slusser after Saturday’s recount in the Okaloosa County District 3 School Board race.
FAMU alumni Rattler RoundUp planned this week
CRESTVIEW — The Florida A&M University National Alumni Association's Okaloosa County Chapter is sponsoring a Rattler Roundup on Thursday.
'VERY GENTLE, VERY KIND': Friends remember former city leader, trailblazer
CRESTVIEW — Many area residents will miss Samuel Allen for his kindness, fairness and calm demeanor.
Deadline extended for Okaloosa property tax bill discounts
FORT WALTON BEACH — Usually, the final day to receive a 4 percent early payment discount on property tax bills is the last day of November.
Shady Grove Helping Hands Community Fair offers details on medical assistance programs
BAKER — Northwest Florida organizations are teaming up for the Shady Grove Helping Hands Community Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 18 at Shady Grove Assembly of God Church, 1189 Shady Grove Road, Ba…
Crestview teacher dodged killer Nepal blizzard by days
CRESTVIEW — Shortly before his September departure for Asia, Nick Belvin visited with several Northwood Arts and Science Academy classes, spoke about Thailand, and promised to stay in touch. Then he …
Mason leads Hoboes to win over Knights (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
NICEVILLE — If Monday’s performance by the Laurel Hill School girls basketball team is a sign of things to come it could be a interesting season for the Hoboes. Freshman Cynthia Mason was a one-woman…