FORT WALTON BEACH — Four Okaloosa County parks may have potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated this week.
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Crestview High students issue an anime invitation
CRESTVIEW — Japanese anime aficianados in grades 9-12 are invited to attend Anime in the Afternoon sessions. Members meet 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Crestview Public Library, 1445 Commerce Drive,…
Kidnapping suspects may be driving a Dodge minivan, police say
CRESTVIEW — Two suspects allegedly involved in a kidnapping are driving a 2009 Dodge Caravan, Crestview Police Lt. Andrew Schneider stated in a news release.
Skate park equipment donation awaiting action by city officials
CRESTVIEW — A local family's offer to donate equipment for a skate park in Twin Hills Park still stands, but unless city officials act promptly, it's going to another community.
Child abducted; Crestview police seek help finding him
The Crestview Police Department seeks immediate assistance in locating 3-year-old Emmanuel Menz, who allegedly was abducted approximately 11:15 a.m. from the Burger King at 3210 S. Ferdon Blvd., duri…
Antioch students raise $1,500 for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
CRESTVIEW — The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has an additional $1,500 that it can use for blood cancer research, education and patient support services.
CHECK IT OUT: Historical fiction genre gets a boost
Interest in historical fiction has never been higher with Eleanor Catton’s 2013 Booker Prize for “The Luminaries” falling so closely on the heels of Hilary Mantel’s wins in 2009 and 2012 for “Wolf Ha…
Hurlburt Field inducts new NCOs
HURLBURT FIELD — Hurlburt Field inducted its newest non-commissioned officers Friday at the 8th Special Operations Squadron auditorium.
PRACTICAL MONEY SKILLS: Money-saving tips for seniors
We all love a good bargain, no matter what our age. But if you're a senior citizen on a fixed income, finding discounted goods and services can mean the difference between making ends meet and going …
Nighttime maintenance work planned on Brooks Bridge
CHIPLEY – Traffic on U.S. Highway 98 across the Brooks Bridge in Fort Walton Beach will encounter lane restrictions from 9 p.m. March 5 to 2 a.m. March 6 as crews replace lighting.