CRESTVIEW — Neil Larson’s feet may be firmly on the ground, but his heart still soars — and has since May 23, 1971.
That was the day — about a month before his high school graduation — that Larson…
Month: June 2016
BROADHEAD: Like a cat seeking comfort, our souls cry out for God
Many people love their pets and will often go to great lengths to ensure their health and well-being. My wife and I are no different.
We have a cat we dearly love that is recovering from surgery …
Crestview road to close for fire hydrant replacement
CRESTVIEW — The City of Crestview Water Department will replace a fire hydrant on Texas Parkway soon.
Texax Parkway from State Road 85 to Third Avenue will be closed 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 27 in C…
Emerald Coast Young Marines members earn awards
CRESTVIEW — Two members of the Emerald Coast Young Marines organization are being recognized for their achievements.
During the June 18 ECYM meeting in Crestview, the Military Order of the Purple …
Okaloosa Republicans schedule grand opening, Representative debate
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Okaloosa Republican Party will have a grand opening of its election headquarters, and a debate for Republican candidates to the House of Representatives.
The opening is 4-…
4-H Camp Timpoochee spaces still available, sign-up extended
NICEVILLE — There's still time to sign up for the Okaloosa County 4-H Camp. The deadline has been extended and spaces are still available.
The camp, set for July 11-15 at Camp Timpoochee, 4750 Tim…
Okaloosa health department releases water quality results
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County has announced water quality test results for local parks.
Four Okaloosa County parks have potentially hazardous bathing wate…
UPDATE: Health department reveals source of Okaloosa's first Zika case
CRESTVIEW — The Florida Department of Health announced today that a travel-related case of Zika virus was reported in Okaloosa County, making this our area's first known instance of Zika.
However…
HART: Taking away Americans' guns and freedoms won't win the "War on Terror"
The Orlando gay night club shooter was on the FBI watch list. He was turned in to the FBI again by a gun shop owner for trying to buy 1,000 rounds of ammunition and a bulletproof vest. And he swore a…
MOLLETTE: Prevention, Lane Graves, Disney World, America and Alligators
No one ever went to Disney World expecting to be attacked by an alligator. 2-year-old Lane Graves lost his life to an alligator last week while his family vacationed at Disney's Grand Floridian.
W…