CRESTVIEW, Florida — The Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association has endorsed Wayne Harris’s bid for the District 4 House of Representatives.
Harris is one of only a handful of non-Central Fl…
Month: August 2016
Okaloosa group recognizes Teach Children to Save winners
SHALIMAR — Six winners were drawn from the 204 entries with deposits totaling $23,167.82 in the Teach Children to Save program, orchestrated by local financial institutions, and the University of Flo…
JACKSON: Okaloosa schools need your leadership and skills
FORT WALTON BEACH — Mary Beth Jackson, Okaloosa County Superintendent of Schools, is looking for area residents to fill positions on School Advisory Councils.
A media release stating the effort rea…
Crestview hotel celebrates National Waffle Day (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — While Waffle House restaurants gear up to observe Waffle Week Sept. 4-10, the local Comfort Inn welcomed public safety officers and Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce members to observe …
Funds sought for veteran's new home
CRESTVIEW — Sgt. Greg Gierhart served in the Army and the Air Force, retiring in 1994.
Now he’d just like a home that doesn’t leak.
His current residence is a small, 2006 former FEMA trailer, m…
Okaloosa art show submissions end soon
SHALIMAR — Okaloosa Public Arts, an organization dedicated to placing art in public places, will present an art exhibition, “Tribute to Music.”
First, second and third place artist awards are $500,…
Support veterans with the EOD 131 Crossfit Movement
NICEVILLE, Florida — This Veterans Day, you can join a movement, and use your work out as a way to support Explosive Ordnance Disposal members.
Since Sept. 11, 2001, there have been 131 EOD technic…
Veteran's mom thanks Crestview area for support
On behalf of Drew’s family, we would like to thank everyone who visited the American Legion, Post 75 in Crestview on Aug. 6 for the Winkler’s Wish event. It was a benefit for Drew Winkler's boys and …
Baker fish fry fundraiser scheduled
BAKER — A fundraiser supporting Blackman Community Center upkeep is in September.
The event features fried fish plates for $8, including coleslaw, potato salad and baked beans.
The fundraiser —…
United Way kicks off 2016 campaign, sets fundraising goal
FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida — The United Way of Okaloosa and Walton Counties kicked off its 2016 Annual Campaign on Aug. 16, with its board of directors setting a goal of $1,450,000, a $115,000 increa…