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Don’t let your vegetable and fall flower gardens succumb to hungry deer. Even if you’re lucky enough to be deer-free now, be vigilant and prepared to prevent damage as these beautiful creatures move …

CRESTVIEW — Organizers of the Community Organizations Showcase hope that people who complain, “There’s nothing to do around here” were among the event’s more than 100 attendees.

PHOTOS: See photo…

FORT WALTON BEACH — Join Volunteer Campaign Chair and Board Member Alan Wood, CCB Community Bank, as he kicks off the United Way’s 2016 Campaign with the announcement of the campaign goal. 

The ca…

CRESTVIEW — The Convergence Coffeehouse in Crestview is a place to enjoy free drinks and refreshments and spend time with other people.

Visitors may enjoy coffee, tea or lemonade; play games, watc…

CRESTVIEW — Need something to do this weekend?

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SHALIMAR — Okaloosa County road closures and detours are scheduled to start the week of Aug. 8.

Detours or closures are as follows:

● CSX Railroad repairs, starting 6 a.m. Aug. 10 and ending Au…

MILTON — A Milton firefighter caught more fish than expected on his wife’s 30 th birthday.

That is, the couple encountered an unexpectedly large fish while aboard a Chew on This charter boat with …

CRESTVIEW — "Social Security: Your Questions Answered" is the topic of a free presentation by Yvonne Shanklin of Edward Jones.

The event is set for 6 p.m. Aug. 8 at Hideaway Pizza in downtown Cres…

CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa County Department of Public Safety’s EMS Division has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Award.

Okaloosa EMS earned the honor for impleme…