FORT WALTON BEACH— The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office reportedly received a record amount of unused prescription drugs during a recent drive.
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Garniers and Rocky Bayou State Park fail water quality tests
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Florida Department of Public Health has issued advisories for Garniers Park of Fort Walton Beach and Rocky Bayou State Park of Niceville. These parks present potential health …
Baker's Donley eyes second year at Liberty
BAKER — In a scene repeated thousands of times in the small gym, former Baker School basketball star Chad Donley gracefully fires up a jump shot and the ball gently tickles the bottom of the net as i…
One killed in State Road 85 wreck in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — A 47-year-old motorcyclist was killed Monday night in a wreck on State Road 85, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Gulf Power furthers plan to certify business sites
CRESTVIEW — Gulf Power Company has enacted an economic development plan that prepares large sites for business growth and expansion.
Teacher of the Year: Baker’s Maradik makes learning fun
BAKER — The secret to Lisa Maradik's success in teaching math to Baker School’s third- through fifth-graders is making it fun.
Man stabbed Saturday charged with domestic violence
CRESTVIEW — A 45-year-old man who was stabbed Saturday night has been charged with domestic battery.
Man charged with careless driving after Saturday wreck
CRESTVIEW — A 24-year-old man was charged with careless driving after he caused a wreck on State Road 85 late Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Most local convenience stores join fight against synthetic drugs
CRESTVIEW — A majority of Okaloosa County’s convenience stores has joined Sheriff Larry Ashley's agency in an effort to combat synthetic cocaine sales.
Crestview mom cooks up prize-winning mashed potatoes
CRESTVIEW — When Colleen Barrett's mother, Diana Weeks, experimented with the family's mashed potatoes, Barrett raised a fuss. But now her mom's "Deluxe Mashed Potatoes" are a family favorite and a b…