Interest in historical fiction has never been higher with Eleanor Catton’s 2013 Booker Prize for “The Luminaries” falling so closely on the heels of Hilary Mantel’s wins in 2009 and 2012 for “Wolf Ha…
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Nighttime maintenance work planned on Brooks Bridge
CHIPLEY – Traffic on U.S. Highway 98 across the Brooks Bridge in Fort Walton Beach will encounter lane restrictions from 9 p.m. March 5 to 2 a.m. March 6 as crews replace lighting.
Okaloosa Water & Sewer gets $1.2M for new water tank at Bob Sikes Airport
The Okaloosa County Water and Sewer Department has been selected to receive two Northwest Florida Water Management District grants for water supply planning.
PRACTICAL MONEY SKILLS: Money-saving tips for seniors
We all love a good bargain, no matter what our age. But if you're a senior citizen on a fixed income, finding discounted goods and services can mean the difference between making ends meet and going …
Common Ground Community Garden of Crestview sets March 3 informational meeting
CRESTVIEW — The Common Ground Community Garden of Crestview's organizers are hosting an informational meeting at 6 p.m. Monday at the Bob Sikes Library in Crestview.
Historical marker brings Baker pride
BAKER — Jeannette Henderson said receiving a plaque for helping to preserve Baker's history was a little overwhelming.
Distinguished Young Women accepting scholarship entries
NICEVILLE — Distinguished Young Women of Okaloosa County, previously the Junior Miss, is accepting applications for its second annual competition through March 1.
Lifeguards start patrolling Okaloosa County beaches March 8
Okaloosa Beach Safety will begin active lifeguard operations on March 8, and will continue daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., until May 26, when time is extended from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Sept. 1. Life…
CHECK IT OUT: Proctoring services available for students taking online courses
MOOC, or Massive Open Online Courses, is the acronym that academics, teachers and librarians use for online degree programs.
Public provides suggestions for McMahon Center refurbishment
CRESTVIEW — More than 40 residents gathered Feb. 22 to share hotdogs, hamburgers and many ideas about ways to refurbish the McMahon Environmental Center.