FORT WALTON BEACH — The schedule for the 2016-2017 school year for Okaloosa County is as follows.
● Aug. 5 – 9, pre-school planning
● Aug. 10, first day of school for students
●Sept. 5, Labo…
Month: August 2016
Volunteer opportunities abound in Okaloosa schools
CRESTVIEW — There are many ways volunteers could help the Okaloosa school system.
“You can choose to be involved in school-wide activities, such as helping with clubs, band parents, and so on,” He…
Northwest Florida State College student chapter earns award
NICEVILLE — The Northwest Florida State College student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management, founded in 2015, is celebrating an award.
The Niceville chapter won the SHRM 2015-2016…
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.
Only one has potentially hazardous bathing water, the FDOH-Okaloos…
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrates Pioneer Day
FORT WALTON BEACH — On July 23, the Fort Walton Beach Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrated Pioneer Day, which commemorates the arrival of their pioneer ancestors in the…
Milton man catches monster grouper (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
MILTON — A Milton firefighter caught more fish than expected on his wife’s 30 th birthday.
That is, the couple encountered an unexpectedly large fish while aboard a Chew on This charter boat with …
Nonprofits: last chance to apply for Cox grants
PENSACOLA — Cox Charities will award more than $125,000 to nonprofits, teachers and schools through Cox Charities, which is funded by local employees. The company is accepting applications at www.Cox…
ACT/SAT workshop set for Okaloosa students
FORT WALTON BEACH — Workshops to assist students in the Okaloosa County High Schools taking the Sept. 10 ACT and the Oct. 1 SAT are scheduled.
Alice Hart will conduct the workshop, which consists …
Crestview man dies in Walton County traffic accident
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — A Crestview man is dead following a traffic accident that occurred around 3:42 p.m. Tuesday in Walton County.
Daryl A. Barton, 31, was driving a 2003 Toyota pickup north on Hino…
Crestview presentation on Social Security set
CRESTVIEW — "Social Security: Your Questions Answered" is the topic of a free presentation by Yvonne Shanklin of Edward Jones.
The event is set for 6 p.m. Aug. 8 at Hideaway Pizza in downtown Cres…