DEFUNIAK SPRINGS — Skydive North Florida will host Jump For The Rose to support breast cancer treatment for uninsured or underinsured women.
First time jumpers will make a 10,000-foot tandem skydiv…
Month: February 2016
Florida 'Click It or Ticket' campaign begins (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies from around Florida will be working to remind drivers and passengers to buckle up as part of the "Click It or Ticke…
Okaloosa academic tournament results released
Here are the results of Matches 9 and 10 of the Cox/Okaloosa Schools Academic Tournament. The matches took place Feb. 23.
Match 9
Choctawhatchee 330, Niceville 15 (Niceville eliminated)
Match …
Crestview nonprofit founder: 'The walls are closing in on me'
CRESTVIEW — Gary Johnson says he has more problems than fighting a felony charge of dealing in stolen property. His declining health keeps him in pain, and prevents him from putting food on the table…
Boys & Girls Club's Crestview open house brings free food, fun
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Boys & Girls Club's Crestview open house brings free food, fun
Crestview High classroom assistant earns state recognition
CRESTVIEW — Juanita Payne-Galbreath, a Crestview High School classroom assistant and Okaloosa County's Education Support Professional of the Year, has earned Rep. Jeff Miller's support.
It's easy t…
Florida Fresh app offers planting, ripeness expertise
GAINESVILLE — Do you want to know if it's the right time of year to plant a vegetable? Want to buy Florida produce but you don't know whether it's in season? The University of Florida Institute of Fo…
State of Florida recertifies Crestview Bridgeway Center Driving School
CRESTVIEW — The Bridgeway Center Inc. Driving School in Crestview has license recertification from the State of Florida for their DUI Program after successful completion of the Department of Highway …
More than $83,000 awarded to Northwest Florida public safety organizations
FORT WALTON BEACH — Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is celebrating $83,009 worth of life-saving equipment grants awarded to Okaloosa Island Fire District, Niceville Fire Department, City of C…
SHANKLIN: Should you retire in 'stages'?
For many people, the concept of retirement can be scary, both emotionally and financially.
If you, too, feel somewhat anxious about what awaits you, you might feel more comfortable in knowing that,…