VALPARAISO — “Rural Electrification,” a traveling exhibit celebrating the Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative's 75th anniversary, is open through Jan. 22 at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida. …
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Crestview Woman's Club group sets Sunday and centennial dinners
CRESTVIEW — the Greater Federation of Woman's Clubs Crestview group is hosting Sunday dinner fundraisers to support club projects.
The next one is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 14 at the group's clubhouse…
Last call to nominate Northwest Florida business, charities for Torch Award
PENSACOLA — The Better Business Bureau Foundation serving Northwest Florida is looking for businesses and charities to participate in its 11th annual Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics program.
Bus…
Okaloosa County school board votes for prayer before meetings
FORT WALTON BEACH — In a vote of three to two, the Okaloosa County School Board decided Monday night to resume prayer before meetings, this time opting for more religious inclusiveness.
“The resolu…
Genealogy basics presentation scheduled in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — "Genealogy Basics – Researching Your Family Tree" is a free presentation by Richard Kestle of Crestview.
The event is set at 6 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Crestview Public Library, 1445 Commerce…
North Okaloosa sports events calendar: Jan. 12-19
Area schedule Jan. 12-19
Wednesday
High school wrestling
Crestview at Niceville: 5 p.m.
Thursday
High school boys basketball
South Walton at Baker: JV, 6 p.m.; V, 7:30 p.m.
Laurel Hill …
DICKSON: Calling all North Okaloosa athletes with diabetes
Less than a decade ago, I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. The first several years with the disease were no problem. I checked my blood sugars daily — sometimes twice — took a couple of pills and…
Allegiant Air begins Okaloosa County service in May
CRESTVIEW — North Okaloosa County travelers anticipate expanded opportunities after the Jan. 12 announcement of a new airline serving Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport.
Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air…
Some court functions to remain in Crestview (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — The City Council has unanimously approved an interlocal agreement with the Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners to replace the county courthouse.
Fire Chief Joe Traylor had approved t…
Crestview council OKs car show, new subdivision
CRESTVIEW — Meeting for the first time in 2016, the Crestview City Council rapidly worked its way through a relatively short agenda.
During the Monday evening meeting, city leaders:
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