State Rep. Doug Broxson blamed “misinformation” Wednesday for forcing him to withdraw a bill proposing to open the Blackwater River State Forest to oil and natural gas exploration.
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Rakas makes SUNY president's list
CANTON, N.Y. — State University of New York Canton recently recognized students who excelled academically during the fall 2012 semester.
Counties continue search for economic directors (DOCUMENTS)
It’s a good time to be an economic development specialist looking to work in Northwest Florida.
Commissioners reject Curry’s resignation; Dowd survives vote
FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa County Administrator Jim Curry and County Attorney John Dowd still had their jobs on Wednesday.
United Way exceeds $1.2 million funding goal in difficult economy
SHALIMAR — United Way of Okaloosa and Walton counties announced Thursday its continued support from the community by exceeding its goal of $1.2 million raised in 2012.
EDITOR'S DESK: In Crestview, progressive change will take time
Sunday, I watched “Demolition Man,” a 1993 science fiction action film that occurs in San Angeles, a hybrid community of San Diego and Los Angeles, circa 2032.
Willis on dean's and graduates list at William Peace University
RALEIGH, N.C. — Melissa Willis, a Crestview native and business major, was named, with distinction, to the fall semester dean's list at William Peace University.
Explore Harlem Renaissance Era during Black History Month
This month, we celebrated African American heritage and my goal was to read some of the Harlem Renaissance Era's literature.
'Dance for Life' draws stars, crowd and money for a cause (GALLERY)
CRESTVIEW — Covenant Hospice is waiting to learn how much additional financial support its nursing, end-of-life care, bereavement and social services received following a Saturday fundraiser.
Eglin’s F-35 flight simulators integral part of pilot training (VIDEO)
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — To use the military’s new multimillion dollar, state-of-the-art F-35 flight simulators, pilots must first be in the dark.