Our news media is loaded with bad news, and not too much good news to balance it.
That is especially true in an election year, when those on the outside know they can’t get elected by telling us ho…
ACT/SAT workshops scheduled in Okaloosa County schools
NICEVILLE — Workshops to help Okaloosa County high school students taking upcoming ACTs and SATs are scheduled for late January.
Assistance for the Jan. 23 SAT, Feb. 6 ACT and March 5 SAT is set fo…
North Okaloosa arrests: Dec. 28, 2015
The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office provided these arrest reports:
Dec. 14
●Rex Dwayne King, 40, DeFuniak Springs: petit larceny, passing forged or altered instrument and forgery of altered bank…
Military Order of the Purple Heart engaged in Okaloosa recognitions
Editor's Note: This is part of our continuing Celebrate Community coverage, which recognizes North Okaloosa County nonprofits that make a difference in our lives.
CRESTVIEW —Okaloosa County Purple…
Benefit concert to feature country artist Justin Moore
FORT WALTON BEACH — Country music star Justin Moore will perform in a Dec. 31 concert benefiting Habitat for Humanity Okaloosa.
The show is set for 9 p.m. at the Emerald Coast Convention Center, 12…
Top 10 North Okaloosa County sports stories of 2015
No two years in the world of local sports are alike. Each year brings its own joy, surprises and heartbreak.
This is true of 2015, as the passing of greatness and the coming of age touched North Ok…
DICKSON: A New Year's wish for Northwest Florida
Soon, we welcome 2016, and on Dec. 30, I celebrated my 15th year covering Northwest Florida sports.
Where does the time go?
I graduated from high school in 1976, so I’ve spent more than one thi…
SHANKLIN: Time for some New Year’s (financial) resolutions
The countdown to 2016 has begun. If you’re like many people, you might be mulling over some New Year’s resolutions, such as hitting the gym more, learning a new language or taking a cooking class.
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BEARDEN: New Year's resolution to implement soil best management practices
In 2016, follow best management practices when applying fertilizers.
You should implement best management practices, or BMPs, to decrease the amounts of pesticides, fertilizers, animal wastes and …
Help sought to clean, beautify Baker community
BAKER — Baker School needs adults and children's help to meet a goal of cleaning its campus and its community.
As it observes its first 100 years, the school’s Centennial Celebration Committee want…