FORT WALTON BEACH — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County urges residents willing to volunteer during a local emergency to sign up now before one takes place.
“Spontaneous volunteers …
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Water quality test results announced for Okaloosa parks
FORT WALTON BEACH — No Okaloosa County parks have potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated Oct. 9.
No parks failed tests based on EPA-recommen…
CROSE: Pick a day to unplug from life's distractions
Last week, I wrote about the importance of listening.
Interestingly, the Scripture lesson for Sunday's service was James 1, verse 19, which states, "Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be…
SHANKLIN: 401(k) loans — the last resort?
As you’re well aware, we’re living in difficult economic times.
Consequently, you may be forced to make some financial moves you wouldn’t normally undertake.
One such move you might be considerin…
Covenant Hospice sets volunteer training in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — A Covenant Hospice volunteer training workshop will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21 and Wednesday, Sept. 23 at First United Methodist Church-Crestview, 599 8th Ave.
Intereste…
Free Alzheimer's training for Okaloosa and Walton businesses
The Home Instead Senior Care office serving Okaloosa and Walton counties is launching a campaign to make the community more Alzheimer’s friendly.
Through the Alzheimer’s Friendly Business program, …
Sacred Heart opens walk-in clinic in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — Sacred Heart Medical Group in Crestview has opened a walk-in clinic for minor injuries and illnesses.
The clinic — 550 Redstone Ave. W, Suite 200 — will see patients 12 and older.
A b…
LeFevre Quartet to perform Saturday in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — A Southern gospel group performing here this weekend has roots that started in 1921.
The LeFevre Quartet will perform at 6 p.m. Sept. 12 at Central Baptist Church, 951 S. Ferdon Blvd., …
Deaf, nearly blind Crestview man achieves martial arts black belt
CRESTVIEW — Three candidates ascended to the rank of black belt in taekwondo Friday night. It took hard work and discipline to at last participate in the solemn candlelight ceremony, but for one arti…
Donate blood, save lives this Labor Day weekend
CRESTVIEW — Sept. 4-7, blood donors will receive a “Born To Give” T-shirt, a $10 gift card and a wellness check-up of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and iron count, along with a cholesterol scree…