Category: local

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — One year after the official opening of the Army 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) cantonment, about 6,000 people, including soldiers and their families, have made Northwest F…

LAUREL HILL — Two children were seriously injured Wednesday afternoon in an accident on State Road 85 and Plympton Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

BAKER — Baker Area Girl Scouts is recruiting 2nd-5th grade girls – Brownies and Juniors. Call 525-9265 or email GSTroop639@gmail.com for details.

A single-vehicle accident that snarled traffic, darkened part of the city and sent a man to the hospital Thursday night was caused by a medical incident, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

SHALIMAR — The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, or VITA, needs volunteers to help prepare tax returns in Okaloosa County.

LAUREL HILL — Residents of this north county town know the winter holidays are here because the season regularly coincides with the annual community Harvest Supper. A record turnout, surpassing more …

PENSACOLA — People who donate this Thursday and Friday at any One Blood/Northwest Florida Blood Services Center could help save three lives and take home something extra.

CRESTVIEW — For many who attended the Loomis Brothers Circus over the weekend, it was their first time experiencing such an event.

CRESTVIEW — Organizers already are planning for next year’s Veterans Day Parade, having named the American Legion its host and eyeing the local VFW and AmVets organization for 2013 and 2014, respecti…