CRESTVIEW — The bad news is MRSA is here and it's here to stay. The good news is, it's easy to avoid just by practicing good hygiene, North Okaloosa Medical Center infection control nurse Lida Deonar…
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Anglers have more options to maximize released fish survival rates
Florida anglers now are no longer required to have and use a venting tool when fishing for reef fish such as snapper and grouper in Gulf of Mexico state waters. Removal of this rule means anglers wil…
Florida Prepaid College Plan enrollment ends in February
Through Feb. 28, parents can purchase a Florida Prepaid College Plan to fund higher education costs.
FWC proposes 2014 Gulf recreational red snapper season
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) proposed 2014 Gulf recreational red snapper season dates in state waters. This proposed season will be brought back before the Commission f…
Northwest Florida Regional Airport traffic down last year
Air travel in and out of Northwest Florida Regional Airport was down slightly last year, but Okaloosa County Airports Director Sunil Harman said it is still doing very well.
Ware's buzzer beater lifts Bulldogs
CRESTVIEW — Down 15 points to Leon High School at halftime in Thursday's Class 7A region quarterfinals, the Crestview High School boys basketball team lived to play another day. Senior forward Denzel…
Gulf Power storm team assists in Georgia
More than 50 Gulf Power line personnel and support staff assisted sister company Georgia Power as a winter storm was forecast to bring ice and snow to metro Atlanta and north Georgia on Monday and Tu…
Derby Day: Cub Scout packs vie for Pinewood Derby runoff (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — Cub Scouts from throughout Okaloosa County will compete in the district Pinewood Derby runoff March 8 at Santa Rosa Mall. And area scouts saw plenty of excitement on Saturday, when they s…
Ice storm generates need for emergency communication plan
CRESTVIEW — The recent ice storm illustrated the need for an emergency situation communications protocol, city leaders said.
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