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Month: April 2016
Crestview's Katie Manor senior apartments eye July 1 opening (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — Though construction is ongoing, Saturday’s visitors will get a glimpse of Katie Manor’s many amenities, the affordable senior apartment complex manager said.
While the 102-unit complex …
Eating out in Crestview: Are more restaurants needed?
Mention development and readers’ inevitably comment that one thing Crestview needs more of is more places to eat. Does it really? Are choices really that limited in the county’s biggest city?
CREST…
Airsoft returns to Laurel Hill; field opens April 30 (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
LAUREL HILL — Starting Saturday, the sport of Airsoft again has a venue in North Okaloosa County. Evolution Airsoft opens in a previous operator’s wooded 22-acre site at the end of Robbins Road.
It…
Covenant Care seeks volunteers; training sessions are May 11, 13
FORT WALTON BEACH — Covenant Care is seeking individuals interested in making a difference in the lives of patients and families and in supporting the organization.
A volunteer training will be hel…
United Way of Okaloosa and Walton counties selects president-CEO
FORT WALTON BEACH — Walter Hooks, board chair for United Way of Okaloosa and Walton Counties, stated that the organization's new president and CEO will succeed Ken Hinrichs, how is retiring.
Rick O…
Northwest Florida delegate voting set May 7 for Democratic National Convention
NICEVILLE — All registered Democrats living in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton or Holmes counties are encouraged to participate in a Democratic Party vote May 7.
The votes are to decide on d…
LETTER: Another look at women's pay and climate
Dear Editor,
Yes, Hillary Clinton and President Obama want equal pay for women. It's very nasty to say — because women are given time off with pay from their jobs after a new baby is born and organ…
LETTER: Powered by our members for 75 years & counting
Dear Editor,
On April 16, 2016, Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative held its 75th Annual Meeting at the co-op’s operations center near DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Upon the marking of this important …
Study suggests certain people with depression may benefit from exercise
GAINESVILLE — Call it personalized medicine for depression — but the prescription in this case is exercise, which University of Florida Health researchers have found helps people with certain genetic…