CRESTVIEW — As the First Presbyterian Church of Crestview’s chimes played “Fairest Lord Jesus,” nearly 50 residents gathered on the Okaloosa County Courthouse lawn and bowed their heads during the Na…
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RECALLED: These chicken products may contain metal — throw them away
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., a Waco, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 5,176,844 pounds of fully cooked chicken products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, the U.S. Departmen…
One time left for Mother's Day tea at NWF museum
VALPARAISO — The 2 p.m. Victorian tea times for Mother's Day at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida are sold out.
There are some 10:30 a.m. openings left for May 7 at the museum, 115 Westview …
Northwest Florida gallery show starts June 7
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Arts & Design Society is planning the "Just Say It!” Calendar Show Opening Reception and Gallery Show.
Both events are free and open to the public.
The reception is 6-8 p.…
SHANKLIN: How to keep your portfolio healthy
If you have a medical appointment this week, you might want to wish your nurse a happy National Nurses Week (May 6-12). This annual event is designed to celebrate the important role nurses play in he…
Okaloosa health department releases water quality results
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County has announced water quality test results for local parks.
No Okaloosa County parks have potentially hazardous bathing water, …
Florida university study: Pain can cause inflammation in older adults
GAINESVILLE — When older relatives complain about their pains, show a little empathy, because new research suggests that as we age, we may all become more sensitive to pain. A small, preliminary Univ…
Tri-county group to study 'Insects, Arthropods, and Other Animals of Importance…' May 26
VALPARAISO — The next Tri-County Horticulture Studies Group meeting May 26 features a presentation on “Insects, Arthropods, and Other Animals of Importance in Gardens.”
Escambia County Horticulture…
Valparaiso club sets May 14 gala, May 21 plant sale
VALPARAISO — Valparaiso Garden Club invites the public to a Gala in Paradise Gardens.
A tour through the award-winning garden is 2-4 p.m. May 14 at the Heritage Museum, 115 Westview Ave., Valparais…
Laurel Hill woman's 'match made in heaven' includes a kidney donor
LAUREL HILL — Many couples say theirs is a “match made in heaven.” There’s no doubt in Andrew and Jessica Twitty’s minds that God matched them up — heart, soul and now, a kidney.
Jessica was diagno…