FORT WALTON BEACH — A new task force is set to begin the process of freeing Okaloosa County government from its dependence on landlords.
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Centenarians on the rise, trends indicate
CRESTVIEW — Thursday, many Okaloosa County residents, regardless of their position, gave thanks for life’s blessings, sharing a meal and fellowship with loved ones.
Officials investigate rollover crash
Officials with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a Thursday morning crash on Farmer Street and Stillwell Boulevard.
First U.K. pilots begin training to fly F-35
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — Last week, the first two United Kingdom pilots started training to fly the F-35.
Jackson takes helm of Okaloosa schools; Destin joins school board
CRESTVIEW — A new era was ushered in Tuesday evening for Okaloosa County schools.
Okaloosa extends pilot recycling program, may become countywide
FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa County commissioners on Tuesday voted to extend through December a pilot program that increases recycling and decreases garbage collection.
Body of missing woman found; no foul play suspected
HURLBURT FIELD — A major assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing was found dead on Eglin’s reservation at 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Tax Collector's Offices closure, discount announced
FORT WALTON BEACH —The Okaloosa County Tax Collector Offices will be closed Nov. 22 and 23 for Thanksgiving. Business can still be conducted online at www.OkaloosaTax.com.
Man borrows grass seed, generator, weed whacker
A man with an apparent penchant for yard work told lawmen he intended to return a shopping list of items he "borrowed" from an Okaloosa County Road Department facility, including grass seed and a pip…
Crestview police officer arrested for credit card fraud
CRESTVIEW — A police officer was arrested Tuesday afternoon and charged with credit card fraud.