VALPARAISO — Elections Supervisor Paul Lux will give a gallery talk at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 19 during the closing reception of “Vote Okaloosa,” a history exhibit at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florid…
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Quilt show entries sought
NICEVILLE — The Emerald Coast Quilt retreat and show, "At the Beach," is 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 28, March 1 and 2 at the Palms of Destin, 14073 Emerald Coast Parkway, Destin. The Flying Needles Qu…
Museum group elects officers, presents stewardship award
VALPARAISO — The Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida’s 2013 board of trustees have been meeting as of Dec. 13, the organization announced.
Hand quilting and more at the Heritage Museum
VALPARAISO — The Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida (115 Westview Ave.) has scheduled several crafting classes as part of its Heritage Alive! series. Space is limited and preregistration is require…
EDC’s public-private partnership lures and retains jobs
CRESTVIEW — A public-private partnership between Okaloosa County’s Economic Development Council and local government and business has added hundreds of new jobs at Bob Sikes Airport.
Holcombe sentenced to four years
PENSACOLA — Randall Holcombe, a confidant of former Okaloosa County Sheriff Charlie Morris who benefited from his bonus kickback scheme, was sentenced Thursday to 48 months in prison for racketeering…
Hometown dancers: CHS alumni can dance without leaving town
CRESTVIEW — Through regionally, state and nationally recognized performing arts programs, Crestview High School’s curriculum serves young vocalists, musicians and actors.
Crestview man charged with luring child; allegedly traveled for sex
A 31-year-old Crestview man was arrested Jan. 9, after he traveled to Walton County to meet who he thought was a 14-year-old girl named Katie.
Laurel Hill city leaders giving up their compensation to pay down debt
LAUREL HILL — The city’s elected leaders will discuss the north county community’s budget during a Jan. 15 workshop at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
Civil case against former Crestview officer settled (DOCUMENT)
A settlement has been reached in a federal lawsuit brought by a woman who lost her unborn child when former Crestview Police Maj. Joseph Floyd ran into her vehicle with his patrol car.