LAUREL HILL — Mixed emotions abound for this north county town’s residents after city leaders on Tuesday unanimously voted to consider dissolving the city and becoming an unincorporated community.
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Baker teacher investigated for alleged sexual harassment
BAKER — A Baker School math teacher has been placed on administrative leave while school district officials investigate a student’s accusation of sexual harassment.
Volunteers needed for tax return preparation
SHALIMAR — The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, or VITA, needs volunteers to help prepare tax returns in Okaloosa County.
Tinseltown lures Crestview senior
CRESTVIEW — One of the entertainment world’s most respected showcases for new talent will star a Crestview High School senior in January — but only if she can raise enough money to fly to Los Angeles…
Laurel Hill School iPads proving their worth
LAUREL HILL — With iPad tablet computers integrated into their curriculum, Laurel Hill School’s high school students are a step ahead of their peers in most of the rest of the county. Okaloosa School…
Annual Harvest Supper draws largest crowd in recent history
LAUREL HILL — Residents of this north county town know the winter holidays are here because the season regularly coincides with the annual community Harvest Supper. A record turnout, surpassing more …
Governor wants to talk health care
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Rick Scott, one of the most vocal critics of the federal health care overhaul, is dropping his staunch opposition to the law.
Crestview police seek missing teen
The Crestview Police Department is looking for 17-year-old Kyle Anthony Scott, a missing juvenile who may be in danger.
New veterans park takes radio and TV show’s focus Thursday
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County Public Works Director John Hofstad is the guest on WFTW Talk Radio 1260 at 7:30 a.m. Thursday. He'll talk about the county's new veterans park, Gulf Coast Marine Life Cent…
American Legion named next year's Veterans Day Parade organizer
CRESTVIEW — Organizers already are planning for next year’s Veterans Day Parade, having named the American Legion its host and eyeing the local VFW and AmVets organization for 2013 and 2014, respecti…