FORT WALTON BEACH — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County and the Florida Department of Health's Tobacco Free Florida program are raising awareness about the dangers of smokeless tobacc…
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College scholarship open to NWF students
PENSACOLA — Are you a Northwest Florida student headed for college and wondering how you'll afford to pay for it?
The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association-Pensacola Charitable Foun…
Trump-era McCarthyism infects entertainment industry
Entertainers took time from giving each other awards to give each other awards at the Grammys on Sunday. I’m surprised they could spare the time from Trump bashing, but they did manage to honor thems…
The benefits of cataract surgery
I went to the eye doctor about three and a half years ago for my yearly exam. The doctor said I had early onset cataracts, but they take years to develop.
The next year I saw a different optometris…
Locals among NWF graduates
NICEVILLE — Northwest Florida State College’s fall semester graduates include these North Okaloosa County residents.
SUMMA CUM LAUDE GRADUATES
Associate in Arts: Anna Loy, Baker.
MAGNA …
Protection from abuse
Editor's Note: This continues our Celebrate Community series on nonprofit organizations that improve residents' quality of life.
CRESTVIEW—When a victim of sexual assault or domestic violence needs…
City Council bans medical marijuana
CRESTVIEW — The City Council has unanimously approved an ordinance to temporarily ban all medicinal marijuana practices within city limits.
City leaders voted Monday, with little discussion, in fro…
Crestview High School receives another threat
CRESTVIEW — Crestview High School received a threat for the second time in less than a week.
An Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson confirmed Monday night a threat was posted on a girl’s …
Crestview resident earns teaching award
CRESTVIEW — A Crestview resident is Walton County's Teacher of the Year.
Kathleen Redfern recently accepted the award from Walton County Superintendent Russell Hughes. The St. Joe Community Founda…
Baker resident's son completes Air Force basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman Cameron D. Turner graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed eight weeks’ training in military discipl…