Is it the 1950s or the 2000s?
Month: July 2015
Does your car have an unsafe airbag? 34 million have been recalled
The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County is urging vehicle owners to check their air bags.
Okaloosa School District responds to accusations of racial tension
CRESTVIEW — The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is considering suing the Okaloosa County School District as allegations of racial discrimination surface at Baker School.
DICKSON: Help comes in time of healing
The last few weeks have been interesting at times and trying at others as I’ve started healing from my June 25 shoulder surgery.
Society for Human Resource Management launches a Northwest Florida student chapter
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Society for Human Resource Management's Emerald Coast Chapter announces a new student component. The National Human Resource Management has approved Northwest Florida State Co…
Niceville teen named Okaloosa County Distinguished Young Woman of 2016
FORT WALTON BEACH —Niceville High School senior Madison “Mimi” Taylor is the Okaloosa County Distinguished Young Woman of 2016. She was chosen from 12 teenagers during Saturday's scholarship program …
Girl's rare speech disorder drives Crestview mom to raise awareness
CRESTVIEW — Childhood apraxia of speech is so little known that Jennifer Boswell hands cards to people who look askance at her daughter. They state, “My child has apraxia speech disorder. Please be p…
Crestview man facing weapons charges after traffic stop
CRESTVIEW — An Aug. 4 court date is set for a 22-year-old Crestview man on charges of carrying a concealed weapon and weapons possession by a convicted felon after an Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office…
Okaloosa officials remind residents and visitors to stay healthy when temperatures rise
CRESTVIEW — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County reminds county residents and visitors to be aware of the warning signs of heat exhaustion and to protect against dehydration.
SHANKLIN: Be prepared for required minimum distributions at retirement
You might not think that 70½ represents any particular milestone. But when you do reach this age, you will have to make some decisions that affect an important aspect of your life — your retirement i…