Category: local

LAUREL HILL — A morning accident resulted in a temporary road closure in Laurel Hill Aug. 11.

Florida Highway Patrol officers were at the scene of the accident, which was reported about 6:20 a.m. …

CRESTVIEW — Area residents may attend a meet-and-greet with a North Okaloosa Physician Group orthopedic surgeon.

The event is set for David Lalli, D.O., a member of the medical staff at North Okal…

CRESTVIEW —  The book class for 0- to 2-year-olds, formerly known as Lap Sit, resumes this month at the Crestview library.

Stories include “All Aboard to Work — Choo-choo!” by Carol Rother. In thi…

CRESTVIEW — Yvonne Shanklin, an Edward Jones financial adviser, is sponsoring a retirement workshop later this month.

“Retirement by Design” is set for 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 at Hideaway Pi…

VALPARAISO — A free, open to the public "History Sandwiched In" presentation about the Arcadia Mill  Industrial Complex is scheduled.

Arcadia Mill Site Manager Adrianne Walker, MA, RPA, will discu…

FORT WALTON BEACH —A mini-job fair is scheduled.

Kelly Services, Wyndham Vacation Ownership, The Gulf, Sam's Club, Tom Thumb and Adcomm are hiring on the spot.

Some of the openings available in…

CRESTVIEW — Area soccer fans who wanted to play the sport but didn’t make the cut have another opportunity.

AYSO Region 1603 is registering 4- through 19-year-olds until Aug. 13. You don’t have to…

CRESTVIEW — Not only are Elvit Enlow’s daily aluminum can collections more secure, so is the Crestview Manor resident himself.

Due to an outpouring of public support, Enlow now has a secure enclos…

CRESTVIEW — Sand and bags are available at Okaloosa Public Works Departments, in Fort Walton Beach and Crestview.

Additional bags will be delivered early tomorrow morning in the south location.

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CRESTVIEW — Karen Harper and Marg Stewart, will present a one-hour program, “Gardening for Independence — a Journey to Become More Self-Sufficient In Home Food Production."

The  Okaloosa County Ma…