FORT WALTON BEACH — Emerald Coast residents can expect a return to warmer temperatures by midweek, according to the National Weather Service in Mobile, Ala. Cold weather surprised the area this weeke…
Chiefs pose stiff challenge for Gators
BAKER — The Baker football team faces its season’s toughest challenge Friday night as the Gators host District 1-1A leader Northview in a 7p.m. game at Doug Griffith Memorial Stadium. Playoff implica…
Bikers’ outreach program visits senior citizens
CRESTVIEW — Amvet Post 35 Riders’ civic outreach program aims to wow spectators while bringing the community closer together.
Connor challenges Harris for Okaloosa commission seat
SHALIMAR — Incumbent Wayne Harris will face challenger Ron Connor on Nov. 6 in the race for the District 1 seat on the Okaloosa County Commission.
Garden club contributes to cash-strapped library's offerings
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Public Library, which can’t buy new books this year after city budget cuts, keeps its shelves updated with support from donors like the Dogwood Garden Club, which made a boo…
Okaloosa TDC probe expands
FORT WALTON BEACH — An extravagant county Christmas party and a public relations trip to Niagara Falls are among expenses state and local authorities are investigating as they try to unravel Mark Bel…
Mensa Foundation awarding scholarships
NICEVILLE — Mensa volunteers across the United States can make the dream of higher education a possibility for anyone who seeks it through the Mensa Education & Research Foundation Scholarship progra…
Life-long Crestview resident named Firefighter of the Year
CRESTVIEW — A long-time resident’s lengthy service and contributions received recognition this week.
EDITOR'S DESK: Stay safe this Halloween
Tonight’s Halloween. If you participate in the festivities, prepare for the usual sightings of costumed residents exploring their wild or darker sides, trick-or-treating and parties. If you don’t obs…
Crestview church opens cold weather shelter tonight
CRESTVIEW — Community of Christ Church, 398 W. 1st Ave., will remain open until 8 a.m. Wednesday.