Category: health-fitness

PENSACOLA, Fla. — OneBlood, a local blood center, stated in a media release that there is a dramatic increase in the demand for O Negative blood by area hospitals and as a result is urging people wit…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – This month, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is reminding motorists to focus on child safety in vehicles as well as on and around Florida roads as part …

BAKER — Okaloosa County 4-H presents a full day of fun for youths at the Farm Safety Day Camp.

The event is for children ages 8-18. Those younger than 8 may attend if accompanied by a parent.

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GAINESVILLE — When you get to college, and you’re trying to eat well, there are so many temptations and challenges — fast foods and late-night pizza, navigating the dining halls, limited transportati…

SHALIMAR — Okaloosa County Department of Public Safety is monitoring the National Weather Service for potential rain and possible flooding. 

Emergency Management is ready, as well as the Flood Res…

FORT WALTON BEACH — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County has announced water quality test results for local parks.

Only one has potentially hazardous bathing water, the FDOH-Okaloos…

PENSACOLA — Former patients and their families may attend a children's hospital neonatal intensive care unit reunion.

The annual event is an opportunity for families to reconnect with the nurses, …

GAINESVILLE — Children have lots of food and beverage choices when they return to school this fall. Parents can take an active role in ensuring their children eat healthy foods at school, says a Univ…

FORT WALTON BEACH — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County is observing World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month by celebrating the local businesses and hospitals that a…

Effective immediately, all blood collections throughout OneBlood’s Florida, Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina service areas will be tested for the Zika virus using an investigational donor screenin…