WASHINGTON, D.C. – Four new cases of the Zika virus were reported in Florida yesterday: three in Alachua and one in Brevard. To help curb the spread of the virus, late last night the Senate approved …
Okaloosa tax payments due — or face delinquency
SHALIMAR — The Okaloosa County Tax Collectors Office deadline for paying real estate and tangible personal property taxes is approaching.
In a media release, Tax Collector Ben Anderson stated the d…
BONI: Cyrus was a pit bull who didn't have to die
The Atlantic calls law enforcement officers fatally shooting dogs an epidemic.
Reddit’s website has a section on “ Puppycide ,” or “an incident in which a law enforcement officer kills a pet dog.…
Southside kids enjoy field day, Baker ROTC guests (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — As pre-kindergarteners raced on all fours, high school students cheered them on.
Click here for a photo gallery from the event.
Baker School ROTC cadets spent Tuesday and Wednesday mo…
Crestview fire department eyes new station, engines to meet demand
With growth forecast for northwest Crestview, the fire department has begun planning for future fire protection service needs, including equipment and a fourth fire station.
Crestview girl completes chemotherapy treatments
CRESTVIEW — Katie Mitchell was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in December 2013, and has undergone regular intravenous chemotherapy since then.
For three years, a routine of seemingly e…
Baker baseball team gets third straight win
BAKER — Scattered thunderstorms in the area and heavy rain in the first inning couldn’t stop Baker School’s baseball team Thursday as the Gators hosted Rocky Bayou Christian.
By the time the weathe…
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office seeks public comments for accreditation
SHALIMAR — A team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation will arrive April 26 to examine all aspects of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office’s policies and procedu…
Northwest Florida BBB: Beware of Craigslist rental scams
Planning to move this spring? If hunting for an apartment on Craigslist, watch out for rental cons.
The Northwest Florida Better Business Bureau stated that a new report from New York University ex…
JUST IN: NWFSC interim president to interview for permanent position
NICEVILLE — Brian Pennington, Northwest Florida State College Board of Trustees chair, announced the college has selected a candidate to interview for the president opening.
On Wednesday, March 16,…