The Deepwater Horizon oil spill occurred about 50 miles offshore of Louisiana in April 2010. Approximately 172 million gallons of oil entered the Gulf of Mexico. Five years after the incident, locals…
Month: April 2016
Health department director is 'Okaloosa Today' guest
SHALIMAR — Dr. Karen Chapman, director of Florida Department of Health, Okaloosa County, is the guest on the “Okaloosa Today” show, running the entire month of April.
See why Okaloosa is ranked num…
'Gala in Paradise Gardens' is May 14
VALPARAISO — The Valparaiso Garden Clubis planning a gardening gala.
The "Gala in Paradise Gardens" is 2-4 p.m. May 14 at the Heritage Museum, 115 Westview Ave., Valparaiso.
Paradise Gardens is a…
Laurel Hill man's long-hoped-for property annexation delayed two more months
LAUREL HILL — Ernestine and Johnny James are still not Laurel Hill residents.
Councilman Scott Moneypenny gave technical and legal reasons why he felt the annexation couldn't occur, but it was anot…
Tea Party Patriots to protest Santa Rosa courthouse sales tax
MILTON — Santa Rosa Tea Party Patriots will meet at the Santa Rosa County commissioners’ next workshop to protest a proposed 1 percent sales tax.
The meeting is 6 p.m. April 11 at the Santa Rosa …
HART: College campuses don't understand free speech
An Emory University degree just went down in value — again.
I’ve never been a fan of any Emory undergrad I’ve met. Emory is an expensive, whiny Northern rich kid’s college. Around Atlanta, its grad…
Crestview hospital plans April 14 CNA job fair
CRESTVIEW — A job fair for certified nurse assistants is scheduled in Crestview.
The fair is 1-4 p.m. April 14 at North Okaloosa Medical Center, 127 Redstone Ave. E., Suite A, Crestview.
Applican…
Free Crestview seminar on genealogy research is May 3
"Genealogy Basics – Researching Your Family Tree" is a free seminar at the Crestview library.
Richard Kestle and friends with experience in genealogy research will show attendees how to do free web…
Former Holt resident charged with sexual battery on child
SHALIMAR — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has charged a former Holt resident with multiple counts of sexual battery on a victim under the age of 12.
Jon Eric Dowdy, 31, was questioned by inve…
Walker Elementary plans April 9 Relay for Life fundraiser
CRESTVIEW — The Relay team at Walker Elementary School is planning a "Super Saturday" sale April 9. The event benefits Crestview Relay for Life.
Hours are 8 a.m. to noon April 9 at Walker, 2988 Sti…