Okaloosa County Commissioner Nathan Boyles will discuss recent storm damage at 5:30 p.m. July 17 at the Okaloosa County Courthouse. Public Works staff will also be available to provide updates and an…
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Holt residents support beloved teacher's grandson who has cancer
HOLT — So far, the Jaxon Long Leukemia Fund on GiveForward.com has accumulated more than $2,600.
Deadline approaches for joining Democratic women's group
The Okaloosa County Democratic Women’s Club's annual membership drive is July 17 at Joey’s Italian Grill, 1027 E. John Sims Parkway.
Sheriff's office K9 teams receive national recognition
The U.S. Police Canine Association is recognizing two Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office K9 teams for serving in the national Case of the Quarter.
Vet: Emaciated horse not neglected; has hepatitis
HOLT — Chronic active hepatitis purportedly plagues an emaciated paint quarter horse named Justice who is receiving care at Safe Haven Horse Rescue Center in Laurel Hill.
SERVICE MEMBER SNAPSHOT: Nickolas J. James
WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. — Air Force Senior Airman Nickolas J. James' responsibilities include dispensing prescriptions, contacting doctors if there is a problem with the prescriptions, and couns…
Night at the Museum benefit set July 19-20
The Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida has an extra $1,200 thanks to Coastal Bank and Trust.
LEGO robotics camp registration ends Saturday
CRESTVIEW — The Lego Robotics Camp, planned July 28 through Aug. 7 at Shoal River Middle School, begins with registration from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 12 at Davidson Middle School, 6261 Old Bethel Road…
Federal mitigation funds sought by city can’t be used on private land
CRESTVIEW — It's ironic, but a local environmentalist is the victim of a natural environmental disaster. Spring rains drove tons of dirt into retired forester John McMahon’s 10-acre wetland off Texas…
Transportation planning group may revise quorum criteria after 2nd meeting cancellation
CRESTVIEW — The Northwest Florida Regional Transportation Planning Organization's failure to garner a quorum for the second meeting in a row may lead to the organization revising the criteria for wha…