FORT WALTON BEACH — Changes could be made soon to the number of certified trauma centers in Northwest Florida and throughout the state.
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Barge crashes into Brooks Bridge (slideshow)
FORT WALTON BEACH — A barge crashed into the Brooks Bridge about 3:15 p.m.
Florida court rules threats on Facebook can be prosecuted
TALLAHASSEE — In an apparent first in Florida law, a state appeals court ruled Monday that posting threats on one’s personal Facebook page can be prosecuted under state law.
Crestview couple defends daughter’s punishment (LETTER)
CRESTVIEW — A couple who disciplined their 13-year-old daughter by having her stand at a busy intersection with a sign suggested that critics “walk a mile in someone’s shoes” before rushing to judge …
Man arrested after accidentally stabbed by girlfriend
CRESTVIEW — A man was arrested early Tuesday after he was accidentally stabbed by his girlfriend, according to Crestview police.
State unemployment rate falls below national average (document)
For the first time in five years, Florida’s unemployment in January dropped below the national average.
Eglin prepares for budget cuts
EGLIN AFB — The effects of immediate across-the-board cuts to the military are starting to take place at Northwest Florida bases.
Gopher tortoises leave water plant amid $6 million project
CRESTVIEW — Six gopher tortoises have relocated from the city's waste water treatment plant on Arena Road to Nokuse Plantation in Freeport following a $6 million water system overhaul.
Library access comes to Baker residents
BAKER — They say good things come to those who wait, but for Baker residents who value literature and other library materials, the wait is over.
Bulldogs down tenacious Gators
CRESTVIEW — Justin Rebholz threw a three-hit shutout Tuesday night to lead the Crestview High School baseball team to a 4-0 win over Baker. The Bulldogs scored all the runs they needed in the four-ru…