HOLT — No one was injured by explosive devices detonated in the front yards of two homes, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
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Bulldogs notch fifth-straight win
CRESTVIEW — A red hot Crestview boys basketball team extended its winning streak to five games and made it four straight in District 2-6A play with a 64-54 win over Choctawhatchee on Friday. The win …
Florida court upholds pension law repealing cost of living increase
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A law championed by Gov. Rick Scott that requires teachers, state and county workers and some municipal employees to contribute 3 percent of their pay to the state's pension …
Gun shop owners can’t keep up with demand on ammo
CRESTVIEW — Jay Woodbury has owned Jay’s Guns since December 2001. Before that, he spent 20 years in the military and always was around guns.
Dept. of Transportation secretary to propose toll authorities
OKALOOSA ISLAND — Florida must begin looking for alternatives to gas tax revenue to pay for future road work, state Department of Transportation Secretary Ananth Prasad said Wednesday.
FROM THE PULPIT: Cast out your life’s hindrances
You cannot fight the enemy with a complacent spirit.
Col. Mark Fluker to step down as F-35 maintenance chief
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — When Col. Mark Fluker arrived in 2009 to help set up maintenance operations for the military’s newest and most expensive fighter jet, he had a staff of only nine people.
NWF State unveils Activities Center (SLIDESHOW)
NICEVILLE — Northwest Florida State College celebrated completion of the final phase of its $25.5 million construction and renovation project Wednesday with the grand opening of its new Activities Ce…
Man suspected of murder jailed in Okaloosa for violating probation
FORT WALTON BEACH — A man authorities believe could be responsible for the death of a woman whose body was found in December in Baldwin County, Ala., is being held in Okaloosa County on a violation …
Cold weather shelter openings tonight through Sunday
CRESTVIEW — Due to the weather dropping below 40 degrees, cold weather shelters will open at 6 p.m. Jan. 17-20 as listed below.