CRESTVIEW — Due to recent heavy rainfall, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County and Okaloosa County Mosquito Control are stressing the importance of protection against mosquito-borne di…
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Bulldogs focus on upcoming season
CRESTVIEW — Hot and humid weather greeted the Crestview High School football team Monday morning as the Bulldogs officially opened preseason practice. First-year coach Tim Hatten obviously wasn't gra…
Awareness week aims to boost number of breastfed infants
CRESTVIEW — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County is celebrating World Breastfeeding Week through Aug. 7.
Crestview council and Gulf Power fixing streetlight billing
CRESTVIEW — As city department heads search for ways to trim their budgets, the Public Works department has found one area where expenses can be reduced: street lighting.
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Dad made all the difference
My dad, Jim Dickson, passed away early July 30 at age 80. Dad fought a four-year battle with a disease called Multiple Systems Atrophy and, in the end, the disease and old age caught up with him. I’m…
Gators aim for playoffs
BAKER — Baker School’s football team started preseason practice Monday with high expectations for its third season under Matt Brunson’s direction. The Gators, winners of four state championships, are…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader displeased with Okaloosa deputies
Dear editor,
I really wish the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office would do their jobs. How many times have the deputies gotten calls about underage drinking and have done nothing?
EXTENSION CONNECTION: Nixon named Okaloosa Innovator
On Friday, Aug. 9, 13 innovative farmers and ranchers will be recognized.
Laurel Hill council anticipates commissioners’ Sunnyside vote
LAUREL HILL — Okaloosa County commissioners are expected to vote soon on whether to use county resources to complete work on Sunnyside Avenue, city leaders say.
CHECK IT OUT: Establishing a disaster plan for your business
Do you run or own a small business but lack a disaster plan?