CRESTVIEW — Following a drenching weekend, sunny skies have welcomed Gators, Bullpups, Panthers, Hoboes, Owls, Eagles, Aviators, Cougars, Mustangs and Bulldogs back to their halls of academia.
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New visual, performing arts coming to Okaloosa schools this year
CRESTVIEW — During Riverside Elementary School orientation, Darien Culler was excited to add a special component to his kindergarten curriculum.
Shelter House, Fisher House partner for Aug. 24 supplies drive
NICEVILLE — Shelter House and Fisher House of the Emerald Coast Inc. have collaborated to collect items needed by both.
Northwest Florida bear sightings increase dramatically
FORT WALTON BEACH — Bear populations in Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton counties have increased significantly in the last 10 years, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reports.
Laurel Hill council approves mowing contract
LAUREL HILL — The Laurel Hill City Council has approved an annual mowing contract of $11, 324 with Transfield Services.
Stake members attend LDS Youth Conference in Mobile
TROY, Ala. — Nearly 1,000 young people from Northwest Florida and lower Alabama stakes — comparable to a diocese — traveled to Troy University last month to attend the Church of Jesus Christ of Latte…
Florida residents asked to report sightings of rare snakes
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission biologists ask the public to report sightings of three rare snake species: Florida pine snake, southern hognose snake and short-tailed snake. The thr…
Mayor cautioning residents about camera phone GPS tags
CRESTVIEW — When Camille Mullis snapped pictures of her son Ricky, 7, preparing to return to Riverside Elementary School, she knew her smart phone would tag the picture with the location where it was…
Crestview woman can walk again following bout with paralysis
CRESTVIEW — Britainy Pate is on her feet again following a year of paralysis.
Okaloosa, Crestview law enforcers offer back-to-school safety tips
CRESTVIEW — When North Okaloosa schools reopen Monday morning, the biggest hazards students face aren't math tests or being the spaz in gym class.