DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — Crestview will have no Mardi Gras observances, but area residents can travel just 35 minutes to let the good times roll.
The city of DeFuniak Springs and the Krewe de Yak Mardi G…
Month: January 2016
UPDATE: Body of missing Crestview man still not found
NAVARRE BEACH — Six days after disappearing from Navarre Beach, the body of 28-year-old Christopher Beal has still not surfaced.
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Learn about Shoals at Okaloosa genealogical society meeting
VALPARAISO — The history of Shoals takes focus during the Genealogical Society of Okaloosa County's next meeting.
The group will meet 10 a.m. Jan. 9 at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida, 115…
LEWIS: Start 2016 with e-audiobooks
Happy New Year! Have you started to adjust to those New Years’ resolutions that you made?
If you’re like me, you made several and hope to keep at least one or two that will make this year better, m…
Mensa scholarship deadline approaches for Northwest Florida students
NICEVILLE — The Mensa Education and Research Foundation scholarship application is due midnight, Jan. 15.
Applicants must provide a goal statement that includes specific information on experience o…
Eglin ceremony set to remember fallen Florida service members
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — The Military Order of the Purple Heart Sgt. Timothy Padgett Chapter 811 will honor Florida residents who have made the ultimate sacrifice defending freedom.
The Day of Rememb…
Economic injury disaster loans available for Okaloosa businesses
CRESTVIEW — Florida small business owners, including agricultural cooperatives, businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations, may apply for U.S. Small Business Administration…
Top 10 North Okaloosa County stories of 2015
Editor's Note : We reviewed every edition of the News Bulletin published in 2015 to determine North Okaloosa County's most notable stories.
Here's our list of the top 10 news events that profoundly…
Crestview postmaster retiring after 30-year career (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — John Blair didn’t set out to work for the post office, let alone become a postmaster.
That was just one of life’s twists.
“I went to college to be a high school teacher and basketball…
LETTER: Floridian homeowners now need a rowboat
I see a lot in newspapers and on TV and radio stations about this bright thing in the sky — some kind of source of heat, light of day and happiness all over. With it, you're able to wear light clot…