A University of Florida scientist has pinpointed Mexico as the origin of the pathogen that caused the 1840s Irish Potato Famine, a finding that may help researchers solve the $6 billion-a-year diseas…
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Health department seeks anyone in contact with rabid raccoon
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County (DOH-Okaloosa) is issuing a public health advisory in an effort to locate the person or persons who may have recently com…
PRACTICAL MONEY SKILLS: Financial advice for new fathers
Each year when Father's Day rolls around, I'm reminded that I wouldn't trade the experience of raising my two kids for the world. But when I think back to how naïve my wife and I once were about the …
Collaboration, perseverance credited for solving 1981 murder case; Holt man charged
A collaborative effort between the Sheriff’s Office, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Assistant State Attorney Robert Elmore helped lead to a Holt man's indictment in connection with an …
Crestview man threatens mother over loss of game privileges
CRESTVIEW — A 29-year-old man is charged with assault with intent to commit a felony after allegedly threatening his mother with a knife when she threatened to revoke his game privileges.
FINANCIAL FOCUS: If rates rise, here's what to do with bonds
Interest rates are at historic lows, but they will eventually rise. If you invest in fixed-income vehicles, such as bonds, what might higher rates mean for you?
Is your wardrobe stressing you out? Stylist offers confidence-boosting tips
As if there weren’t enough to worry about in day-to-day life, people often find themselves frozen in front of their closets during the morning rush, panicking about what to wear.
Okaloosa's boat accidents down in 2013
Okaloosa County reported fewer boating crashes in 2013 than in 2012, although the number of fatalities stayed the same, according to a report released Friday.
Zumba fundraiser to benefit Children's Miracle Network
CRESTVIEW — Zumba enthusiasts, or those who want to try out the aerobic fitness program, can attend Dancing for Babies, a Children’s Miracle Network fundraiser, on Friday.
Disaster assistance in Florida Panhandle approaches $50 million
Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved more than $28.8 million in individual assistance for qualified Panhandle homeowners and renters affected by the recent flood.