Raise your garden to new heights for easier access and greater productivity. Raised beds allow you to overcome poor soil by creating the ideal growing mix, plus make gardening time more comfortable t…
Month: March 2016
Okaloosa deputies seek information on 3 Holt car burglaries
HOLT — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the burglaries of three vehicles that occurred around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Holt Academy on Highway 90.
The thief or thieves reportedly …
Cancer, heart disease top causes of premature death in Okaloosa
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County today acknowledged the 2016 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps tool released by the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood …
Crestview residents share inspirational talks during LDS women's conference
FORT WALTON BEACH — Women of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and their guests experienced a spiritual and musical feast during their annual conference Feb. 27 at the Fort Walton Beach…
Okaloosa health department releases water quality results
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County has announced water quality test results for local parks.
No Okaloosa County parks have potentially hazardous bathing water, …
Pace capitalizes on Crestview mistakes
CRESTVIEW — Powered by a seven-run seventh inning Pace High School’s baseball beat Crestview 10-2.
The Patriots led 3-2 heading into the final frame with all three runs being unearned off Bulldog s…
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Warrior Foundation sets 4 Memorial Weekend events
NICEVILLE — The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Warrior Foundation will have a golf tournament, auction, ceremony and ball May 6 and 7 in Northwest Florida.
Activities include:
●The 9th Annual EODWF …
Crestview residents named to Troy chancellor's, provost's lists
CRESTVIEW — Two Crestview residents have earned a position on Troy University’s honor lists.
Cory Thompson has been named to the chancellor's list for Term 3 of the 2015-2016 academic year.
Gar…
DICKSON: North Okaloosa high school trends show athletes need a backup plan
I enjoy writing the “13 things” athlete spotlight feature for each midweek edition. The question-and-answer format helps me get to know more about athletes I cover, and it’s fun to learn about their …
Baker hosts district weightlifting meet
BAKER — Fresh off winning the Oliver’s Nursery Invitational, Baker School’s boys weightlifting team goes for the District 1-1A title Wednesday at Baker.
“I’m really excited about the district champ…