When my husband and I moved to Florida about 11 years ago, I read a humorous Dave Barry column that stays with me today.
He stated that anyone could get a driver's license in Florida — even a whale…
Category: columns
LEWIS: Do you know the history of Veterans Day?
Today, we celebrate Veterans Day and honor those who served in the United States Armed Forces.
As you meet veterans today, thank them for their service and let them know they are honored and apprec…
BROADHEAD: Fight temptations and follow God's path
Sometimes, it can be easy to say no. "No new taxes!" "No more utility rate hikes!" No to this candidate or that candidate.
But fighting temptations, especially when we can rationalize giving in to …
CROSE: Mourning the fall of civility
Webster's 1828 online dictionary defines civility as "the state of being civilized; refinement of manners; politeness.
"Complaisance; courtesy; decorum of behavior in the treatment of others — civi…
HELMS: God bless those who help children
While October was Pastor Appreciation Month, it's now November, and I would like to recognize a certain group of people in our churches.
Many times, those who do this do not get the accolades they…
DICKSON: Memories shared between old Crestview Bulldogs, Gulf Breeze Dolphins
Crestview banker and former Crestview High School athlete Dale Rice Jr. and I share one or two memories — just from a different perspective.
Dale graduated from Crestview in 1977; I graduated from …
DUNNING: Get fall color without harming local habitat
As trees turn various shades of red, thoughts turn to popcorn trees.
Their autumn coloration is one reason they were introduced to the Florida environment, but it took years for us to realize what …
SHANKLIN: Term vs. permanent life insurance: which is right for you?
What’s your most valuable asset? While you are still working, this asset may actually be your future income — so you need to protect it.
And you can do so by maintaining adequate life insurance, wh…
HUBBUB: Vaccine hasn't helped, few use Common Core math
Our Facebook fans have strong opinions about how to use oil spill recovery money; downtown Crestview's rezoning; flu vaccines; Florida Standards; and Holt's growth and development. Here are some of t…
HUBBUB: Scam artists raise concerns, leave Holt alone
Okaloosa County residents are abuzz about Elie's Voice, a nonprofit organization that aims to prevent child suicide; Okaloosa County School District procedures for head lice; the latest scams circula…