FORT WALTON BEACH — Two Bridgeway Center Inc. associates recently attended the 2014 National Association of Social Workers-Northwest Florida Unit Annual Appreciation Luncheon at The Meridian at Westw…
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Okaloosa law enforcement officials: loyal Special Olympics supporters (PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — Special Olympics Okaloosa County annually has a loyal group of supporters who raise awareness and funding for the organization.
Health department official addresses county ranking
Okaloosa County ranks 19th for Health Outcomes and 10th for Health Factors in Florida, according to the 5th Annual County Health Rankings & Roadmaps tool released by the University of Wisconsin and t…
REVIEW: The awesomeness of Patti
When reviewing a performance by a diva of Patti LuPone's stature, it's considered posh to snootily deride her delicious over-the-topness with snarky dismissal. But I was simply gaga-eyed by the Broad…
Friends offer final book sale at Crestview library
CRESTVIEW — This week's Friends of the Library Book Sale could be the last one set at the Crestview Public Library.
Equestrians seek help sending Baker teen to national horse competition
CRESTVIEW — Family and friends are doing what it takes to make sure Hanna Greenfield competes in the country's second largest Arabian horse show.
Speed increase now in effect for Baker's State Road 4
Based on the results of a recent speed study, the Florida Department of Transportation has increased the speed limit from 45 MPH to 55 MPH on State Road 4 in Baker between Keyser Road and U.S. Highwa…
Gordon questions purchase requests, stresses the need to buy local
CRESTVIEW — Councilman Tom Gordon wants city departments to purchase equipment and supplies from local businesses as much as possible.
FISH BUSTER'S: License-free freshwater weekend is April 5-6
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission scheduled the first of four license-free recreational fishing days on the first full weekend in April each year (April 5-6, this year), because i…
Local parks pass water quality tests
No Okaloosa County parks are listed as having potentially hazardous bathing water this week, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated March 26.