FORT WALTON BEACH — The Florida Department of Health’s Tobacco Free Florida Program offers residents services that can double a tobacco user’s chances of successfully quitting.
A new study released…
Month: November 2015
DICKSON: Three team districts just don't work
If you want to look at District 2-6A in basketball, just glance at the same district in volleyball.
The three-team district has Crestview, Choctawhatchee and Fort Walton Beach. The district tournam…
Baker seeks to even score with Vernon
BAKER — It will be another playoff rematch for Baker School’s football team Friday night, when the Gators host Vernon in the Region 1-1A final.
Last year, the Yellow Jackets beat Baker 30-14 on the…
Crestview girls more experienced, confident
CRESTVIEW — Expectations are no different for Crestview’s girls basketball team as the 2015-16 season starts.
The Bulldogs have made the playoffs each of the past two years, and Coach Kathy Combest…
Crestview churches share the gospel through stained glass (PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — Whether through jewel-like radiance or soft pastels' peaceful glow, many of the city's faithful find the gospel's comfort merges with art in their churches' stained glass windows.
"The …
Poor driving habits contribute to Crestview traffic woes, officials say
Ask most residents if traffic through Crestview is bad, and they'll likely agree.
But local officials say "bad" is a matter of perspective.
CRESTVIEW — Lifelong Crestview resident Kenny Campbell …
Free mobile dental clinic visits Laurel Hill School
LAUREL HILL — Since Tuesday morning, there’s been a new addition to Laurel Hill School's campus. The Mobile Dental Clinic has made its first stop at an Okaloosa County school.
The two-chair traveli…
CROSE: Have an attitude of gratitude
Gratitude, according to the dictionary, is a sentiment of kindness or good will toward a benefactor.
It's thankfulness.
How many of us have genuinely thankful hearts for what we possess and have…
HELMS: Obey God joyously in the small things
In the Bible, Romans 16 verse 22 often is overlooked, but it holds great meaning.
It states, "I Tertius, who wrote this epistle, salute you in the Lord."
Paul often used a scribe to pen much of t…
Christmas jazz concert features acoustic guitarist Peter White, more
FORT WALTON BEACH — "A Peter White Christmas," featuring Rick Braun and Mindi Abair, will bring a blend of smooth jazz and holiday favorites to Northwest Florida.
The concert is scheduled for 7:30 …