FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida — Okaloosa County Department of Public Safety and Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County are observing September as National Preparedness Month.
The event serves…
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NWF State College sets night welding orientation
NICEVILLE – The night welding program at Northwest Florida State College will host an orientation session for prospective students interested in admission to the program for the spring 2017 semester.…
Lily plant in Baker holds 33 blooms (PHOTOS)
BAKER — Thomas Barrow, Baker resident, provided photos of a single lily plant bearing 33 blooms on a 1.5-inch stalk.
"Usually these August lilies have at the most six to eight blooms and the stalk …
Crestview Bulldog JV football team beats Knights (PHOTOS)
FORT WALTON BEACH — Crestview High School’s junior varsity team played an away game against Rocky Bayou on Sept. 1.
Here are the final scores:
JV: 45-0
Source: Crestview High School
Northwest Florida State College to host annual College Night
NICEVILLE — Representatives from Northwest Florida State College’s bachelor’s and associate degree programs, as well as student services and financial aid, will be on hand to provide information on p…
CHELCO reduces fee for credit card payments
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS — As of Sept. 1, Choctawhatchee Electrical Cooperative's fee for credit and debit card payments now costs 95 cents less.
The company negotiated the 95 cent reduction in the fee cha…
Crestview workers to receive raises in new budget year
CRESTVIEW — City officials have good Labor Day news for municipal employees.
Under the 2016-17 budget, most workers will receive a 3 percent raise starting Oct. 1.
Police officers and firefight…
Laurel Hill water rates could increase under proposal
LAUREL HILL — The City Council is considering increasing city water rates. It would be the first water rate increase in more than 10 years.
Mayor Robby Adams said that several audits, the most rec…
ELECTION: North Okaloosa candidates reflect on wins
CRESTVIEW — Despite a blizzard of campaign signs — especially near polling places — less than 30 percent of eligible voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s primary elections.
In campaigns particularly p…
Baker starts new outdoor education course (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
BAKER — Northwest Okaloosa County has always been a haven for outdoor recreation. Now, a class of 35 young anglers, hunters, boaters, hikers and campers will have an advantage over other outdoorsmen.…