PENSACOLA — A day after discussing the future on a local radio program, Mike Hill released the following statement regarding Florida Senate District 1: "In 2013, a grassroots coalition of conservat…
Month: April 2016
Crestview police academy group collects food for Sharing and Caring
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association appreciates the community support for its recent food drives, a spokesperson said.
The association collected 1,308 items for Sh…
Okaloosa School District responds to concerns about Crestview bus driver
CRESTVIEW — A Bob Sikes Elementary School student’s mother is concerned that the Okaloosa County School District has not dismissed her child’s school bus driver following a minor accident.
A school…
Okaloosa health department releases April 18 water quality results
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County has announced water quality test results for local parks.
Three have potentially hazardous bathing water, the FDOH stated Apr…
This Crestview resident is one of Covenant Care's 'amazing' volunteers
CRESTVIEW — In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Month, Covenant Care is spotlighting some of its volunteers.
Crestview resident Anna Keown, "is one of our amazing Covenant Care volunteers," a spokes…
SHANKLIN: When investing, use the 'power of three'
Many factors will affect your results as an investor — and some of these factors are beyond your control, such as interest-rate movements or the eurozone debt crisis or the sales results of the compa…
BROADHEAD: Christians should accept everyone
The Northwest Florida Daily News’ April 19 edition featured a letter from Gwen Break of Santa Rosa Beach, who addressed morality and religious beliefs — particularly human sexuality.
But it was a q…
Okaloosa-Walton Panhandle job fair April 21
FORT WALTON BEACH — Over 75 employers will accept applications and talk to potential employees tomorrow at the Spring 2016 Panhandle Job Fair.
The event is free to attend; part time, seasonal contr…
Southern Raceway in Milton offers discount admission April 23
MILTON — Southern Raceway offers plenty of fun for the dirt track racing enthusiast.
General admission – usually $10 per person – will be lowered to $20 per car for the April 23 event.
Gates open…
April 23 crawfish boil to benefit Okaloosa Sheriff, Crime Stoppers programs
FORT WALTON BEACH — A Louisiana crawfish boil is just the beginning of an event that raises funds for Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers and Okaloosa Sheriff's Office programs.
Attendees can dine in or c…