The Northwest Unit of the National Association of Social Workers' Florida chapter named Okaloosa Commissioner Carolyn Ketchel as Social Worker of the Year.
Month: March 2015
8 Crestview homeless fire victims keep the faith during aftermath
CRESTVIEW — The Florida State Fire Marshal’s office is still investigating a Sunday morning fire that gutted an Amos Street apartment building, leaving one resident dead and eight more homeless. Yet …
Economic leaders plan trip to nation's capital
FORT WALTON BEACH — Roughly 50 people from Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton, Bay and Escambia counties will be in Washington, D.C., April 14 and 15 to meet with leaders at the Pentagon and local congress…
BBB warns of misleading 'Annual Minutes Requirement' mailings
PENSACOLA — The Better Business Bureau has received reports that misleading mailings from Compliance Services are showing up in northwest Florida businesses' mailboxes.
Corvette giveaway set for Pandora's Children Invitation
CRESTVIEW — A 1979 powder blue Corvette, a T-top with an automatic transmission, power steering and air conditioning, could be yours.
Walker donations benefit 2 Northwest Florida nonprofits
CRESTVIEW — Sharing and Caring can provide 600 more canned food items for needy residents, and Children in Crisis has a $300 boost with Walker Elementary School's help.
United Way seeks information on children's summer programs
FORT WALTON BEACH — The United Way of Okaloosa and Walton Counties seeks information on local programs for the “2015 Children’s Summer Fun Guidebook."
Panhandle Job Fair companies wanted
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Panhandle Job Fair seeks companies to participate in its April 16 job fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary's Parish Life Center, 165 Coral Drive, Fort Walton Beach.
Walker donations benefit 2 Northwest Florida nonprofits
CRESTVIEW — Sharing and Caring can provide 600 more canned food items for needy residents, and Children in Crisis has a $300 boost with Walker Elementary School's help.
Learn more about Europe travel during this Crestview seminar
CRESTVIEW — "Europe Bound: Travel Tips for Independent European Travelers," a March 24 seminar, is 6 p.m. at the Crestview Public Library, 1445 Commerce Drive.