Choctawhatchee Electrical Cooperative's Board of Trustees has approved the retirement of $2,151,304 in capital credits, which will be returned to members this winter.
CHELCO will mail checks for am…
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Arc of the Emerald Coast poinsettia fundraiser under way
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Arc of the Emerald Coast's annual poinsettia fundraiser has begun.
Two versions, each with a gold pot cover, and multiple colors are available.
The 8-inch potted plant is …
Poor driving habits contribute to Crestview traffic woes, officials say
Ask most residents if traffic through Crestview is bad, and they'll likely agree.
But local officials say "bad" is a matter of perspective.
CRESTVIEW — Lifelong Crestview resident Kenny Campbell …
Free mobile dental clinic visits Laurel Hill School
LAUREL HILL — Since Tuesday morning, there’s been a new addition to Laurel Hill School's campus. The Mobile Dental Clinic has made its first stop at an Okaloosa County school.
The two-chair traveli…
Christmas jazz concert features acoustic guitarist Peter White, more
FORT WALTON BEACH — "A Peter White Christmas," featuring Rick Braun and Mindi Abair, will bring a blend of smooth jazz and holiday favorites to Northwest Florida.
The concert is scheduled for 7:30 …
Okaloosa property tax discount could save residents $6.4 million
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Okaloosa Tax Collector Ben Anderson says a payment discount of 4 percent is available for Okaloosa County property tax payers in November.
Anderson said taxpayers saved $6.1…
'I cried': Crestview residents react to Parisian terror attacks
CRESTVIEW — As images of bloodshed, the sound of gunfire, the flash of blue police lights and the wail of sirens filled TVs, computer monitors, tablets and smartphone screens in the wake of the Nov. …
Okaloosa sheriff's office investigating children's charity scam
SHALIMAR — The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office has initiated a fraud investigation into an individual who is purporting to represent a children's' charity. The individual primarily solicits auto rep…
Emerald Coast Toys for Tots seeks volunteers
FORT WALTON BEACH — Emerald Coast Toys for Tots seeks volunteers to help provide Christmas gifts for local children.
The group's larger mission is to deliver a message of hope to less fortunate you…
Crestview 'Cookies with Santa' set Dec. 4
CRESTVIEW — Crestview Health Center will host “Cookies with Santa” 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 at 800 Hospital Drive, across from North Okaloosa Medical Center's Emergency Room.
Children can share thei…