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North Okaloosa pajama drive for foster children ending Oct. 11
North Okaloosa County residents can donate new, unworn pajamas in infant through adult sizes for foster children who may have been abused or neglected and could use pajamas for a sense of security.
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office seeks leads on 32-year-old killing
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is re-opening a cold case to identify the killer of Bert Eldon Gross, a Fort Myers man who packed his pickup truck and left his home on Feb. 22, 1981 for a fresh …
New fire station to serve Northwest Florida airport and Eglin
EGLIN AFB — Okaloosa County and the Federal Aviation Administration are building an Eglin Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting station on military land south of Northwest Florida Regional Airport’s termi…
Old Warrior Ranch to host YMCA fundraiser on Sept. 29
CRESTVIEW — Tom Moody seeks the community's support in giving a facelift to the YMCA in downtown Crestview.
CHECK IT OUT: GED practice site is open; 2002 test expires soon
Starting in January 2014, there will be a new General Education Development test.
County curbs Walker Elementary School neighbors' parking concerns
CRESTVIEW — Curbing Stillwell Boulevard between Royal Street and Rainbow Lane also should curb residents’ concerns about Walker Elementary School visitors parking on their lawns, county officials sai…
8 beaches under swimming advisories
FORT WALTON BEACH — Eight of the 14 locations tested through the Okaloosa County Health Department’s Healthy Beaches program showed high levels of bacteria.
Governor asks that flags be lowered in honor of navy yard victims
CRESTVIEW — In honor of Washington Navy Yard victims, Florida Gov. Rick Scott has directed that the flags of the United States and the State of Florida be flown half-staff at all local, state and fed…
Organizations showcase to answer question: 'What is there to do here?'
CRESTVIEW — With more than 50 organizations, clubs, societies and associations active in North Okaloosa County, the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce wants to gather all of the region's open-members…