PENSACOLA — Two Thanksgivings ago, Katie Mitchell developed a cough.
After her parents, Jamie and Steven Mitchell, took her to several doctor visits and to the emergency room, blood and bone marrow…
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Crestview no-kill shelter ensures every dog has its day
CRESTVIEW — Before a pooch like Lucy goes home, her potential adopted family must pass Panhandle Animal Lovers owner Hanne Berg's scrutiny.
Not everyone is suitable to be a pet owner — "you have so…
Local musicians plan Niceville performance of Vivaldi's 'Gloria'
NICEVILLE — Northwest Florida State College and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' musicians will perform Antonio Vivaldi's "Gloria."
The free event is 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at the church, 11…
Jamaican wedding solidifies couple's bond
CRESTVIEW — A Mardi Gras ball set the stage for Dr. Sarah Brooke Syklawer and Christopher Adam's romance.
The bride's mother, Evelyn, said a mutual friend introduced them to each other in February …
Crestview Relay team's Princess Ball to feature candy bar, photo booth
CRESTVIEW — Relay for Life of Crestview's Duke It Out team is having a ball — a Princess Ball, that is — for girls and their escorts, who may include their father, uncle, grandfather or brother.
Th…
Okaloosa health department announces final water quality results of 2015
FORT WALTON BEACH — Four Okaloosa County parks have potentially hazardous bathing water, according to the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County's latest test results.
Advisories have been…
Crestview hospital offers free Health Insurance Marketplace assistance
CRESTVIEW — North Okaloosa Medical Center can help area residents learn about, and enroll in, health insurance options on the Health Insurance Marketplace.
The marketplace offers access to affordab…
Crestview chef tapped for live cooking challenge
CRESTVIEW — The Florida Department of Health and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will offer the “Healthy, Fast, ‘Fresh From Florida’ Challenge” as part of the World Food C…
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…