The Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission has named Okaloosa County Department of Corrections’ Tammy Matthews the Accreditation Manager of the Year. “Her positive attitude and overall willingn…
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Season packed with hits at Mattie Kelly Arts Center, Niceville
NICEVILLE — With music spanning the spectrum from ABBA to Ol' Blue Eyes, and American icons as diverse as Dolly Gallagher Levi and Gomez Addams, Northwest Florida State College has a 2013-14 Broadway…
Hazardous water advisories issued for two Okaloosa County areas
FORT WALTON BEACH — Two Okaloosa County areas may have potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated this week.
Spouses Choir has Okaloosa members, advances on ‘America’s Got Talent’
Two women with Okaloosa County ties are among 36 military wives competing in NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.” The American Military Spouses Choir — which promotes using music therapy for wounded soldier…
Defense Department: Same-sex spouse benefits take effect Sept. 3
The Department of Defense will extend benefits to uniformed service members and DOD civilian employees’ same-sex spouses by Sept. 3, as long as service member-sponsors provide a valid marriage certif…
Buffer area around Bob Sikes Airport prevents encroachment
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County Airports officials wonder whether it's time to re-evaluate zoning restrictions at Bob Sikes Crestview Airport to prevent residential encroachment.
Beard completes Air Force basic training
CRESTVIEW — Air Force Airman 1st Class Travis D. Beard has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
Everett, Baker veteran, earns MOPH’s Distinguished Service Award
CRESTVIEW — William “Bill” Everett of Baker has been recognized for more than five years’ service to the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
New state legislation on public participation spurs new ordinance
CRESTVIEW — New statewide "public participation in public meetings" laws require the city to revisit its own policies, if only to bring them into compliance with state regulations, city attorney Jerr…
EDC director sees 'tremendous opportunities' in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa County Economic Development Council's new executive director came to town recently and liked what he saw.