FORT WALTON BEACH — The 2017 Cox Communications/Okaloosa Schools Academic Tournament began Jan. 24. Matches air 7-8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays on Cox channels 6 and 1006 through March 6.
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Destin Commons sets Smoke on the Coast benefit
DESTIN, Florida — Destin Commons will partner with 16 area charities for the 7th Annual Smoke on the Coast BBQ & Fireworks.
These charities will be teaming up with various restaurants and BBQ afici…
North Okaloosa Jan. 18-24 arrests
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Police Department and Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office provided these arrest reports.
Defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
• Christopher Lynn Q…
Roar returns to Emerald Coast Dragway
HOLT — The roar of engines and the squeal of tires on concrete is back at the Emerald Coast Dragway on Garner Landing Road just west of Holt.
First opened in 1998, the drag strip went through sever…
Dollar General grand opening to feature giveaways
Dollar General’s newest store, at 510 Highway 90 in Holt, is now open.
The store’s official grand opening is 8 a.m. Feb. 4. In addition to grand prizes and deals, the first 50 adult shoppers at the…
Helping Hands — North Okaloosa County services calendar
CRESTVIEW — Need help or want to volunteer for a worthy cause? Here are some local services and organizations for consideration.
FREE TAX PREPARATION AND FILING: 2-6 p.m. Mondays, and 10 a.m. to 2…
What’s Happening in North Okaloosa County
CRESTVIEW — Here’s a calendar of upcoming events in North Okaloosa County and surrounding areas.
ECO-NOMIC LIVING EXPO: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 11, Santa Rosa Mall, 300 Mary Esther Blvd., Mary Esthe…
Okaloosa County clubs and organizations calendar
CRESTVIEW — Upcoming meetings for North Okaloosa County clubs and organizations, and those from surrounding areas, are as follows.
UPCOMING
AGES 0-2 LIBRARY CLASS: 10:15 a.m. Thursdays and 9:…
Okaloosa Sheriff's office names Deputy of the Year
SHALIMAR, Florida —Since joining the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office in April 2014, Deputy Jose Pereira has epitomized a strong, proactive work ethic and a desire to constantly enhance his knowledge…
Eglin issues noise, boat operations warning
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Florida — Residents may experience noise when the 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group conducts boat operations in the Gulf of Mexico and the Choctawhatchee Bay. Each morning, fighter…