When my husband and I moved to Florida about 11 years ago, I read a humorous Dave Barry column that stays with me today.
He stated that anyone could get a driver's license in Florida — even a whale…
Category: opinion
BROADHEAD: Fight temptations and follow God's path
Sometimes, it can be easy to say no. "No new taxes!" "No more utility rate hikes!" No to this candidate or that candidate.
But fighting temptations, especially when we can rationalize giving in to …
CROSE: Mourning the fall of civility
Webster's 1828 online dictionary defines civility as "the state of being civilized; refinement of manners; politeness.
"Complaisance; courtesy; decorum of behavior in the treatment of others — civi…
HELMS: God bless those who help children
While October was Pastor Appreciation Month, it's now November, and I would like to recognize a certain group of people in our churches.
Many times, those who do this do not get the accolades they…
HUBBUB: Vaccine hasn't helped, few use Common Core math
Our Facebook fans have strong opinions about how to use oil spill recovery money; downtown Crestview's rezoning; flu vaccines; Florida Standards; and Holt's growth and development. Here are some of t…
HUBBUB: Scam artists raise concerns, leave Holt alone
Okaloosa County residents are abuzz about Elie's Voice, a nonprofit organization that aims to prevent child suicide; Okaloosa County School District procedures for head lice; the latest scams circula…
DICKSON: A big Friday night looming
The 2015 high school football season is quickly drawing to a close.
Friday night, Baker School and Crestview High School play their last district games. A week from Friday, the Gators travel to Lib…
HUBBUB: Head lice will always be around, bridges need work, too
Our Facebook fans shared their thoughts on head lice and Okaloosa County's plans for a new Crestview courthouse, among other issues. Here are some of their comments.
Head lice will always be aroun…
DICKSON: Why not middle school football on Tuesday?
Tuesday or Thursday? That is the question.
Is it nobler to play middle school football games on Tuesday, when there are no high school junior varsity or freshman games, or to continue playing Thurs…
FOSTER: Parents need to know when other kids have lice
When my daughter was sent home with head lice early last week, I was devastated because I had no idea how to get rid of it.
In a panic, I quickly called my mother and she helped me successfully get…