The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County urges parents and guardians to review their children's immunization records and start getting required vaccinations now.
To comply with requireme…
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Okaloosa promenade receives hazardous water advisory
FORT WALTON BEACH — An Okaloosa County promenade has potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated July 12.
Emerald Promenade of Okaloosa Island fa…
Bicyclist raises over $10k for cancer research
CRESTVIEW — Joshua Valdivia-McDonald began raising funds for cancer patients two years ago in the 4k For Cancer bike ride program sponsored by The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults .
The 25-year-o…
Dog attack survivors cope with anxiety, seek funds for treatments
CRESTVIEW — Paige Woody and her daughter, Zoey Green, are getting ready for the next stage of medical care since they were attacked by a pit bull March 25.
After the attack, surgeons worked on Zoey…
3 Okaloosa parks receive hazardous water advisories
FORT WALTON BEACH — Three Okaloosa County parks have potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated June 26.
Liza Jackson Park, Fort Walton Beach; F…
Okaloosa health officials issue rabies alert
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County issued a rabies alert for the Fort Walton Beach area in response to a feral cat that tested positive for the disease on June 26…
Women's group tackles back-to-school stress
Crestview's Healthy Woman group sets program on back-to-school stress
RECALLED: 325,000 pounds of meat and poultry products
Supreme Cuisine, a Montgomery City, Mo. establishment, is recalling approximately 325,000 pounds of meat and poultry fat and lard products due to a processing deviation, which may result in the poten…
RECALLED: 984 pounds of pork products
Embutidos Fanguito, Inc., a Miami, Fla. establishment, is recalling approximately 984 pounds of pork products due to mislabeling, misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agricult…
Free summer meals available for North Okaloosa children
The Florida Summer BreakSpot program offers free nutritious meals, recreational fun and educational activities for children 18 and under at more than 3,800 locations.
North Okaloosa locations are l…