With the 2014 hurricane season's peak approaching, Colorado State University researchers reaffirmed their June forecast for a relatively quiet summer.
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Plan set to prevent traffic snarl during meeting
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County School District officials want to prevent traffic woes Aug. 12, when all teachers gather for a back-to-school event on the county's south end. Thirty-one school buses will…
Okaloosa School Board OKs tentative millage rate
CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa County School district tax rate, which has received the School Board's initial approval, will go no higher this year. The board unanimously, and without discussion, approved …
CHELCO members report scams
Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative has received reports that businesses and people in its service area are receiving calls threatening disconnection for non-payment of utility bills.
Gulf Power customers encouraged to remain alert for telephone scams
Area businesses and residential customers have reported receiving calls from someone claiming to represent Gulf Power Company and demanding payment or their electric service will be cut off.
Laurel Hill receives long-awaited, $600,000 grant
LAUREL HILL — The third time was the charm for city officials recently awarded a $600,000 grant from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to use on much-needed road repairs.
Okaloosa Junior Lifeguards season ends with success
The Emerald Coast Chapter of the Junior Lifeguards from Okaloosa County attracted a number of awards and participants, a spokesperson said.
Beginners basket weaving class set next week
VALPARAISO — A Heritage Alive! craft class — beginners basket weaving — starts Aug. 16 at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida.
Gators set to go at warp speed
BAKER — If the Baker School football team’s practice Monday is any indication of things to come Gator opponents have reason to be afraid, very afraid. After working two hours on the field, the team a…
Okaloosa commission race goes negative with mailer, robocalls
Two Tallahassee-based entities are targeting incumbent District 4 County Commissioner Don Amunds in political mailings and so-called robo calls. The ads label Amunds a “double dipping millionaire” wi…