CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County Master Gardener and author Marie Harrison is the Tri-County Horticulture Study Group's guest speaker this week.
Residents can listen to Harrison's lecture and presentati…
Month: September 2015
SHANKLIN: Short-term vs. long-term investments — here's the difference
At various times, many people may feel frustrated by the their investments' performance.
For example, they expect growth, and they don’t get it — or they think their investment's value won’t fluctu…
DUNNING: Tracking Florida's early native plant uses
September's fourth Friday is set aside to honor and celebrate Native Americans.
So on Sept. 25, let’s reflect on how Northwest Florida tribes used plants native to the area. This science is referr…
Okaloosa County film club offers forum, friendship for film fans, meets third Mondays
NICEVILLE — Film buffs from throughout Okaloosa County have found a group that shares their passion for the art in the Northwest Florida State College Film Club.
The group meets monthly in the Matt…
Crestview, Philadelphia men charged with false imprisonment in Destin
DESTIN — Two men were arrested Sunday afternoon, Sept. 20 after placing two children on their kayaks at Crab Island, Destin and refusing to give them back to their mothers.
Daniel Maria Hernandez, …
Sea mobile visit at Crestview library moved to October
CRESTVIEW — The Gulf Specimen Marine Lab Sea Mobile visit to the Crestview Public library has been rescheduled.
The mobile will be on site from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 3 at the library, 1445 Commerc…
Here's what the Crestview planning and zoning boards will meet about Sept. 22
CRESTVIEW — The City of Crestview planning and zoning boards will meet 6 p.m. Sept. 22 at city hall, 198 Wilson St., N.
Here is the meeting's agenda.
1. Convene meeting.
2. Approve Aug. 4 meeti…
Mold found in Okaloosa County's Crestview courthouse
CRESTVIEW — The discovery of mold in the Okaloosa County Courthouse could result in the temporary relocation of court operations.'
Read the full report at the Northwest Florida Daily News (subscri…
Crestview gets needed win
CRESTVIEW — For the first time since the season opener Crestview High School’s football team had reason to celebrate Friday night.
The Bulldogs rolled to a 39-0 halftime lead over the International…
Baker can't match Walton's speed
BAKER — Defense took a holiday Friday night as the Baker School football team hosted Walton at Doug Griffith Memorial Stadium.
The Gators and Braves combined for 16 scores and 113 points. The offen…