In the book of Mark, chapter 10, beginning in the 46th verse, we read the story of Bartimaeus, a blind man whom Jesus healed.
Bartimaeus was begging for assistance for his livelihood; evidently, h…
Month: March 2016
3 things to do this weekend in Crestview
Need something to do this weekend? Check out these fun events:
Eglin issues noise advisory for flight and boat operations
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — Residents may experience noise when the 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group conducts boat operations in the Gulf of Mexico and the Choctawhatchee Bay, Mar. 14-17.
Fighter aircraft …
SHANKLIN: Which IRA is better for younger workers?
If you're at the beginning of your career, you might not be thinking too much about the end of it.
But even younger workers should be aware of — and saving for — their eventual retirement.
And si…
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office, EMS address drug overdose problem (VIDEO)
SHALIMAR — The Okaloosa County Board County Commissioners has approved a partnership between the Okaloosa County Department of Public Safety EMS Division and the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office to a…
Crestview church schedules evening Easter egg hunt
CRESTVIEW — A Crestview church is hosting an evening Easter egg hunt for the community.
Attendees are asked to bring a flashlight for the hunt, which is 7-8 p.m. March 25 at the Twin Hills Park foo…
Florida forestry grant organizers now accepting project applications
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Forest Service, a division of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, is accepting applications for the 2016 Urban and Community Forestry grant program.…
NITZEL: Hands-on animal presentation scheduled in Crestview
Nonie’s Ark Animal Encounters, a hands-on show, provides a wildly educating, entertaining special family event. If you love animals and like to be up close and personal with them, this event is perfe…
Free tax preparation assistance available in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — Tuesday, March 15 is national VITA Awareness Day, the United Way of Okaloosa & Walton Counties stated.
The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program offers free tax help to individu…
Festivals' financial impact on North Okaloosa communities
Spring, like autumn, is festival time in North Okaloosa County. It's neither too hot nor too cool, and folks gather to enjoy food, music and browse vendors. But festivals bring more than just fun tim…