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Month: September 2017
1 Okaloosa park receives hazardous water advisory
FORT WALTON BEACH — One Okaloosa County park has potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated Sept. 5.
Liza Jackson Park, Fort Walton Beach, faile…
Santa Rosa residents’ input sought on trail plans
The Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Greenways and Trails is in the process of updating its five-year plan and statewide opportunity and priority trail maps, and is soliciting publi…
Crestview Area Youth Association gets new board members
CRESTVIEW — Less than a week after the Panhandle Youth Football Association suspended every Crestview Area Youth Association team, CAYA has new board members. William Shingles and Derrick Walker take…
VFW post recognizes pawn shop's support
CRESTVIEW — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5450 in Crestview recognized a local company for its support of projects benefiting local veterans.
The organization presented a thank-you gift to Bryce Je…
Okaloosa Women's Hall of Fame has 6 inductees
NICEVILLE — On Aug. 22, 173 guests watched the Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women induct six women into the Okaloosa Women’s Hall of Fame.
Their lives and works have had a positive i…
What’s Happening in North Okaloosa County
CRESTVIEW — Here’s a calendar of upcoming events in North Okaloosa County and surrounding areas.
‘LADIES WIGGIN’ OUT FOR A CAUSE’ BENEFIT: 6-10 p.m. Sept. 7, Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, in the E…
Supervisor of Elections offers multiple voter registration sites
CRESTVIEW — The County Supervisor of Elections office will participate fully in the National Voter Registration Day. The Sept. 26 event is a 50-state effort to register voters, and has the goal of cr…
Crestview Tractor Supply sets Pet Appreciation Week, adoption event
CRESTVIEW — If your backyard is home to a pet pig, dog, cat or goat, mark your calendar. The Crestview Tractor Supply Company is welcoming all leashed, friendly animals to visit the store during Pet …
Brighten your grandchildren's financial future
Mother's Day and Father's Day may get more attention, but National Grandparents Day, observed on Sept. 10, has gained in popularity. If you're a grandparent, you might expect to receive some nice car…