NOMC implements two recognition programs
CRESTVIEW — North Okaloosa Medical Center has implemented programs to regularly recognize an outstanding nurse and a certified nursing assistant.
“Each q…
Month: March 2016
RECALLED: These chicken nuggets may contain metal — dump them immediately
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert to notify the public of a recall conducted by Maxi Canada, Inc., a Québec, Canada, establishme…
SHANKLIN: Do you have a financial umbrella in place?
April showers may bring May flowers, but March is National Umbrella Month.
While ranking high on the list of truly obscure celebrations, this “month” can still teach us a few things — especially if…
WILLIAMS: The plan to save the bobwhite quail
There may be no game bird more enjoyed or more studied than the bobwhite quail.
Hunters, bird watchers, farmers, suburbanites — it seems everyone likes to see a covey of quail and hear the distinct…
Lifeguards return to patrolling Okaloosa County beaches
Okaloosa Beach Safety will begin active lifeguard operations on Saturday, March 12, and will continue daily from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., now through Memorial Day weekend.
After that weekend, lifeguard…
HELMS: How many souls have you helped save?
We need revival in North Okaloosa County. I am not talking about a series of services designed to enhance our emotions and feelings, but rather, real soul searching.
A true refreshing from God can…
Create a garden anywhere with straw bales
Add productive garden space and raise your planting bed with straw bale gardening. This technique allows gardeners to create raised bed gardens on a patio, lawn or any area with poor compacted soil. …
Free prom dresses available for Northwest Florida teens in need
FORT WALTON BEACH – Z96 Radio (WZNS) and Santa Rosa Mall are filling The Z96 Prom Dress Store with dresses and accessories. They are also taking donations of new, almost new, and in-style dresses, pu…
Expert: Aquaculture, not fisheries, will meet needs of exploding population
GAINESVILLE — The world’s fisheries are a great source of protein, but even with the best management they won’t be able to meet the needs of a global population expected to exceed nine billion by 205…
The sweet rewards of gardening start with strawberries
One of the first food plants you’ll see at garden centers are strawberries, and there’s lots of good reasons to get them growing in your garden.
Kids are likely to enjoy the sweetness of strawberri…