CRESTVIEW — Nineteen projects are being considered for RESTORE Act funding in Okaloosa County.
Here is a look at North Okaloosa area proposals:
●Student-led habitat restoration in Okaloosa County…
Month: October 2015
First Presbyterian, LifePoint churches expected to revert to previous Crestview zoning
CRESTVIEW — Two of Crestview's oldest churches inadvertently shackled from future growth will be unfettered if two re-rezoning ordinances pass a second Crestview City Council reading.
The council o…
Wildflowers seminar scheduled by Crestview extension office
CRESTVIEW — "Wildflowers of Northwest Florida," a free seminar, is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 21 at the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Okaloosa Extension offic…
5 facts about handwashing for Oct. 15, Global Handwashing Day (TUTORIAL)
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County celebrates Oct. 15 as Global Handwashing Day, which is dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance…
BROADHEAD: Make wise decisions or accept the consequences
Ireland radio and television broadcaster Gay Byrne once interviewed comedian and self-proclaimed atheist Stephen Fry.
Bryne asked Fry to imagine, for a moment, that God exists. Next, he asked Fry t…
No injuries following Crestview van, sedan accident
CRESTVIEW — There were no injuries in a Thursday morning two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Main Street and State Road 85 that left a van toppled on its side.
Crestview Police said the lat…
CROSE: Cutting down Christmas shopping lists, thinking of others
Have you looked at the calendar lately? It's just more than 10 weeks until Christmas.
Have you started, or even finished, shopping?
A friend who works in retail said she heard during a sales se…
Covenant Hospice offers free children’s grief camp
MIRAMAR BEACH — Covenant Hospice and The Village of Baytowne Wharf will host a free children’s grief support camp.
Camp Monarch is Saturday, Nov. 7 at The Village, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, …
Pastel Society of Northwest Florida hosts exhibition, reception
NICEVILLE — The Pastel Society of Northwest Florida will host an exhibition and reception from 2-4 p.m. Oct. 18 in Northwest Florida State College's Goetsch Gallery. Admission is free.
A framed pa…
Northwest Florida Ballet plans wine dinner to support live music
DESTIN — Proceeds from a wine dinner will provide funding for live music at Northwest Florida Ballet performances.
The event is 6 p.m. Oct. 22 at Vin'tij Wine Boutique, 10859 US Highway 98, Destin.…