ORLANDO — There is an urgent need for O Negative, O Positive and AB Plasma blood donors following a mass shooting in Orlando, Florida. Dozens of people have been injured and taken to area hospital…
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Sherry's brings three decades of down-home cookin' to Holt
HOLT — Folks who miss Hall’s Seafood and Catfish’s addictive hushpuppies can once more find the next best thing, and much closer to home.
After 18 years working in the famed Pensacola eatery, whic…
NITZEL: Crestview library begins summer reading challenge
The Crestview Robert L. F. Sikes Public Library officially challenges all children ages 6-14 to exercise your most important muscle…your brain…by reading at least 20 minutes each day from June 10-Jul…
Learn cheesemaking at June 11 University of Florida seminar
FORT WALTON BEACH — The science of cheesemaking is the focus of a June 11 seminar.
Jill Breslawski of the University of Florida's extension office in Crestview, will present a demonstration and g…
First Baptist Church of Milligan offers Vacation Bible School
BAKER — Vacation Bible School for children ages 1-18 is scheduled at First Baptist Church of Milligan.
The topic is "Submerged," and music, games, Bible study arts and crafts are part of it. Snac…
Okaloosa genealogy meeting on family migrations is June 11
VALPARAISO — The topic for the next meeting of the Genealogical Society of Okaloosa County is "How I Wound Up Here" — a National Historian's Project about migration patterns by the Society of the Dau…
SHANKLIN: Take steps to prevent identity theft
Identity theft is a big problem. How big? Consider this: In 2015, about 13 million Americans were victimized, with a total fraud amount of $15 billion, according to Javelin Strategy & Research. That’…
BRESLAWSKI: Sunscreen use by Florida residents may protect against skin cancer
In Florida, we are so lucky to have access to beautiful beaches and weather.
There are an infinite number of outdoor activities to do. This past week I tried a new one for me, SUP (Stand Up Paddle…
Florala author sets June 9 book launch
FLORALA — Florala resident Pamela Cable will launch her new Christian novel, “The Sanctum,” during a book signing set for 6:30 pm. June 9 at the Rodney J. Evans Civic Center.
Food and door prizes …
Florida blood donors get buy-one-get-one-free Crayola Experience admission
PENSACOLA — Crayola Experience will thank OneBlood donors this month and next month with an extra ticket to its Orlando location.
Florida residents who give blood in June or July will get one fre…