Gift certificate auction set to launch Sunday
The only thing better than a discounted gift certificate is a discounted gift certificate from a local retailer. Toward that end, the Northwest Florida Daily News and its sister Halifax Media Group...
View ArticleLandfill, condo blazes keep firefighters busy (SLIDESHOW)
NAVARRE BEACH — Firefighters rushed to a condominium fire Friday night after they battled a blaze at a landfill near Holley earlier in the evening. View a slideshow of the landfill fire. >> The...
View ArticleGarage catches fire, no one injured
The garage of a house on Elise Lane in Destin caught fire on Friday afternoon. Lt. Mark Baugh with Destin Fire Department said the blaze was accidental, although the cause was unknown. The bulk of the...
View ArticleNWF men win big; now 7-0
Heading into this weekend’s Rick Flores Classic, Northwest Florida State College’s men had played four games at home, and all four re-sulted in blowout victories. That trend continued Friday night....
View ArticleNelson scores 19 to lift NWF State women
NICEVILLE - Shae Nelson picked a good time for her best offensive performance of the season. With her Northwest Florida State College team facing a stern test from Santa Fe Community College, Nelson...
View ArticleMan, woman spar over her 'talking to another dude'
CRESTVIEW - A man has been charged with battery after he allegedly slapped a woman for "talking to another dude." On Nov. 2 a Crestview Police officer went to a Seminole Trail residence to investigate...
View ArticleMan admits to having 'a few' Lortabs in his pocket
FORT WALTON BEACH - A target of a fugitive complaint was caught with pills for which he didn't have a prescription, resulting in a drug charge. On Nov. 15 an Okaloosa County Sheriff's deputy caught...
View ArticleWitness: Man appears in back of car, grabs woman
FORT WALTON BEACH - A man faces multiple charges after he appeared in the back of his wife's car and grabbed her. On Nov. 12 an Okaloosa County Sheriff's deputy went to a location near the...
View ArticleReport: Man stuffs baseball cards into jacket, pants
FORT WALTON BEACH — A 30-year-old man accused of stealing from Walmart on Beal Parkway was arrested Nov. 15 and charged with shoplifting and resisting a retail merchant, according to an Okaloosa...
View ArticleThe love of a family
PAXTON — It’s hard to know what Katie Renfroe thinks. She laughs when her sisters and brothers sing and dance and act crazy in front of her. Loud noises thrill her. She likes sweets and some salty...
View Article50 years of construction
FORT WALTON BEACH — After receiving pressure from the Florida Home Builders Association, a group of local home builders got together in 1962 to form the Home Builders Association of Okaloosa and...
View ArticleReport: Man stuffs baseball cards into jacket, pants
FORT WALTON BEACH — A 30-year-old man accused of stealing from Walmart on Beal Parkway was arrested Nov. 15 and charged with shoplifting and resisting a retail merchant, according to an Okaloosa...
View ArticleOkaloosa panel to review how to eliminate rental costs
A new task force is set to begin the process of freeing Okaloosa County government from its dependence on landlords. “Our goal by 2014 is to be out of the rental business,” County Commission Chairman...
View ArticleHelicopter flights limited to airport after unanimous vote
With a unanimous vote Tuesday, Okaloosa County Commissioners have essentially sequestered Timberview Helicopters to operating out of the Destin Airport. “I think what we are doing is fulfilling our...
View ArticleVICTORA: It’s good to see angels are out again this season
If you’re looking for a reason to feel good about being a human being, this is the time of year when you don’t have to look far. Angels are everywhere during the holiday season. They’re dropping off...
View ArticleNWF State women set defensive records in 82-22 win (PHOTO GALLERY)
NICEVILLE – In the face of an expiring shot clock, Shae’Ana Nelson received the pass on the left wing, faced up to the hoop 24 feet away and calmly stroked the 3-point attempt. Nothing but net. The...
View ArticleJones' 75-foot buzzer beater leads NWF State men to 80-78 win (PHOTO GALLERY)
NICEVILLE – With under two seconds remaining in overtime and his team facing a 78-77 deficit to Lee College, Chris Jones corralled the missed free throw, took a couple of dribbles and hoisted the...
View ArticleSanta hits Seagrove (SLIDESHOW)
SEAGROVE BEACH — The children looked desperate Saturday as they waited anxiously for the annual South Walton Holiday Parade. They craned their necks around chatting groups of adults and paced along...
View ArticleSheriff: Man opened fire on 2 Alabama deputies
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (AP) — The shootout that left one Alabama deputy sheriff dead and another in critical condition on Saturday began when they checked on a man at his mobile home and he opened fire on...
View ArticleTourists visit Southfork to remember Larry Hagman
PARKER, Texas (AP) — Tourists and locals flocked to Southfork Ranch on Saturday, bringing flowers in memory of Larry Hagman, who played the infamous J.R. Ewing on the TV show "Dallas." Hagman died in...
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