CRESTVIEW — More than 100 children in lower-income households will have a bright Christmas morning following the Crestview Police Department's Toys for Kids program.
Six volunteers from the Communi…
CROSE: Remembering the Christmas story
It is the story that began over 2,000 years ago, with an emperor who demanded a census so he could tax his citizens.
Just like today's governments, which always want taxes.
Although Mary was very…
Okaloosa Sheriff's Office K9 injured on duty
CRESTVIEW — An award-winning Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office K9, renowned for his work in a 2014 Crestview case, is receiving surgery after breaking a leg on duty.
Deputies responded to a Destin h…
Business consortium endorses Northwest Florida State College welding program
NICEVILLE — The Central Gulf Industrial Alliance has recognized Northwest Florida State College’s welding program for excellence in training.
Through its program review and endorsement process, CGI…
Holt resident among Northwest Florida State firefighter graduates
NICEVILLE — Northwest Florida State College announces the latest graduates of its fire academy course.
The North Okaloosa Fire Academy graduate is Kyle Myhre of Crestview.
Crestview, Holt students among Northwest Florida State EMT graduates
NICEVILLE — Northwest Florida State College announces the latest graduates of its emergency medical technicians course.
North Okaloosa graduates include Chelsea Imana, Victoria Kay, Brentley Kilpat…
Baker, Crestview residents among teacher education graduates
NICEVILLE — Bachelor's degree graduates in the teacher education program are being recognized at Northwest Florida State College.
Four graduates are from North Okaloosa County, including the Excel…
North Okaloosa County Santa Claus appearances reported, more expected
LAUREL HILL — North Okaloosa County boys and girls expect Santa Claus to visit their homes with lots of toys on Friday.
But before then, a number of Santa appearances will have been made in the Cre…
Laurel Hill students share their thoughts on 'ugly' sweaters
LAUREL HILL — What makes a sweater ugly? According to Laurel Hill School freshmen, it’s a matter of personal taste.
Many of the school’s freshmen participated in Ugly Sweater Day on Dec. 17, the la…
SHANKLIN: When opportunity knocks, open the door
If you've been around long-time investors, you'll probably hear them say, ruefully, "If only I had gotten in on the ground floor of such-and-such computer or social media company, I'd be rich today."…