Nov. 29 and Dec. 28 are license-free freshwater fishing days, and Nov. 30 is a saltwater license-free day in Florida.
Category: lifestyle
Baker pastor focusing on community involvement, youth programs
BAKER — Since August, members of Shady Grove Assembly of God Church have increased their community involvement under new pastor Melvin Lee Coon Jr.'s direction.
Niceville author releases new short story collection nationwide
NICEVILLE — In his debut book, “Maze,” author Wayne Goodson weaves tales of seemingly magical lands and situations.
Crestview mayor: home health care workers offer important service (DOCUMENT)
CRESTVIEW — This month, Hub City residents can reflect on the option to rehabilitate at home rather than at a medical facility. November is National Home Care Month, Mayor David Cadle proclaimed Mond…
EXTENSION CONNECTION: Learn about nutrition and functional foods
From beans to blueberry yogurt and breakfast cereals, many foods contain health-promoting nutrients and components. Functional foods provide benefits beyond basic nutrition.
Baker Heritage Festival draws record crowd, exhibitors (PHOTOS)
BAKER — Saturday’s Baker Heritage Festival drew more exhibitors and attendees than ever before, North Okaloosa Heritage Association members, the event’s organizers, said.
Four parks issued advisories for hazardous water
FORT WALTON BEACH — Four Okaloosa County parks may have potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated this week.
Crestview churches set meetings on foster care, adoption options
CRESTVIEW — Residents may have concerns about adopting or providing foster care for children, Emmanuel Baptist Church’s Justin Wyatt said.
Crestview woman named News Bulletin’s top pumpkin carver
CRESTVIEW — Northwest Florida State College student Nicole White, of Crestview — pictured with her poodle, CoCo Chanel — has won the News Bulletin’s 2013 Pumpkin Carving Contest.
First International Festival turns Shoal River gym into a mini-UN (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — After declaring Thursday’s international festival debut a success, school district organizers said the event will return next year.