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We recognize many heroes in our community — police officers, sheriff's deputies, firefighters, EMTs, doctors and ER nurses, and of course our wonderful military members — but we fail to think of our …

Happy New Year, North Okaloosa County!
Here's a fun fact: Since November, the News Bulletin's management has been planning 2016's long-term initiatives and goals.
You see, just reporting what hap…

The problem of plastic in Northwest Florida waterways grows each year.
Plastics — including bags and water bottles, among other items — pollute the water, providing a hazard to wildlife and fish.
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We have said goodbye to 2015, and have welcomed the New Year, 2016. 
Did you make any resolutions?
How long do you think you will keep them?
How did you do on your personal resolutions last yea…

Editor's Note: Facebook fans had plenty to say about a man tossing bacon in a Muslim woman's grocery basket, Crestview's business codes, and Laurel Hill School's new mascot. Here are some of their co…

The gifts have been opened, the wrappings cleaned up, Christmas dinner eaten, and friends and relatives have visited.
Was everyone excited about their Christmas gifts? 
Were you thankful for the …

Our news media is loaded with bad news, and not too much good news to balance it.
That is especially true in an election year, when those on the outside know they can’t get elected by telling us ho…

It is the story that began over 2,000 years ago, with an emperor who demanded a census so he could tax his citizens.
Just like today's governments, which always want taxes.
Although Mary was very…

My name is Yasmin. My husband got stationed here at Eglin Air Force base three years ago.
I am a Muslim woman, and I'm married to a Christian man.
I was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana.…

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