DeFUNIAK SPRINGS – Two dozen students from 11 area high schools spent a part of Valentine’s Day at a Florida Supreme Court mock session arguing the legality of drug testing athlete peers.
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State subpoenas Harris, Amunds and Zimmerman about TDC funds
The Joint Legislative Auditing Committee has issued subpoenas for two Okaloosa County commissioners and the president of The Zimmerman Agency to appear at its March 4 meeting in Tallahassee.
State surprises county with PJ Adams Parkway improvements
CRESTVIEW — A "safety-improvement project" for P.J. Adams Parkway will begin to address the road's notorious congestion sooner than expected, Okaloosa County Public Works officials have announced.
Civilian employees brace themselves for possible sequestration
EGLIN A.F.B. — The impact of civil service employee furloughs would be felt throughout the community if sequestration is activated March 1, Crestview City Council President Ben Iannucci III said.
Monticello author: New writers group should help Crestview writers persevere
CRESTVIEW — "Never give up." That's the most important thing for writers to remember, Monticello author Dr. Anne H. Holt said.
Okaloosa lays out plans to recoup Bellinger theft losses (DOCUMENTS)
Okaloosa County hopes to recoup the money Mark Bellinger used to buy his home in Destin some time in March.
United Way exceeds $1.2 million funding goal in difficult economy
SHALIMAR — United Way of Okaloosa and Walton counties announced Thursday its continued support from the community by exceeding its goal of $1.2 million raised in 2012.
Commissioners reject Curry’s resignation; Dowd survives vote
FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa County Administrator Jim Curry and County Attorney John Dowd still had their jobs on Wednesday.
Rakas makes SUNY president's list
CANTON, N.Y. — State University of New York Canton recently recognized students who excelled academically during the fall 2012 semester.
Broxson withdraws Blackwater River State Forest drilling bill
State Rep. Doug Broxson blamed “misinformation” Wednesday for forcing him to withdraw a bill proposing to open the Blackwater River State Forest to oil and natural gas exploration.