FORT WALTON BEACH — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County and the Florida Department of Health's Tobacco Free Florida program are raising awareness about the dangers of smokeless tobacc…
Category: lifestyle
Church sets parenting seminar
CRESTVIEW — First United Methodist Church will have a seminar based on the book "How to Ruin Your Child in 7 Easy Steps," by Patrick Quinn and Ken Roach.
The event starts with registration and ref…
Okaloosa health department stresses children's dental care
FORT WALTON BEACH — February is National Children's Dental Health Month, and the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County wants families to make sure they are taking the right steps to ensure …
Lighthouse Church of Holt sets gospel sing, dinner
HOLT — Lighthouse Church of Holt has scheduled a gospel sing and dinner fundraiser.
The event, which features area gospel singers and groups, is 6 p.m. Feb. 18 at the church, 848 Lighthouse Church …
Dixie Echoes set Crestview concert
CRESTVIEW — The Dixie Echoes Quartet will perform soon in Crestview.
The concert is set 7 p.m. Feb. 17 at Valley Road Baptist Church, 1018 Valley Road, Crestview. A love offering will be received. …
The importance of face-to-face communication
Words. We live by them. We read them, speak them and hear them.
When communicating a verbal message to someone there are three parts: your words, your tone of voice and your body language. All thre…
North Okaloosa County Faith Calendar
BENEFIT GOSPEL SING AND DINNER : 6 p.m. Feb. 18, Lighthouse Church of Holt, 848 Lighthouse Church Road. Featuring area gospel singers and groups. A donation covers spaghetti and lasagna plates; proce…
'Cancer never sleeps'
Editor’s Note: This continues our Celebrate Community series on nonprofit organizations that improve residents’ quality of life.
CRESTVIEW — A new fundraising season is underway for the Crestview c…
Knitting for newborns
CRESTVIEW—Raising awareness for a heart-healthy lifestyle can start at a young age. North Okaloosa County Medical Center is beginning that learning process the day a child is born through a program c…
Learn to lean on God
Years ago, when my daughters were about 3 years old, we took a trip to the beach. The day started with warm sunshine and clear blue skies.
Later in the afternoon, storm clouds began to build. They …