Man admits he traded roommate's TV, laptop for cocaine
FORT WALTON BEACH – A man was arrested after he allegedly traded his roommate’s TV and computer for cocaine. On March 24 the victim contacted Fort Walton Beach Police to say his 39-inch Magnavox flat...
View ArticleReport: Woman, 'Slick Rick' rob man, buy crack
FORT WALTON BEACH – A 31-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man known as “Slick Rick” were arrested and charged with robbery after they took cash from a man’s wallet and used it to buy crack, according...
View ArticleWalgreen's patrons greeted by Dozer the therapy dog
CRESTVIEW — Walmart's loss was Walgreen's gain. When handler Angie Nousiainen offered the services of Dozer the Therapy Dog to the local branch of the world's largest retail store, management was...
View ArticleToyota, Honda, Nissan announce air bag recall
TOKYO (AP) — Toyota, Honda and Nissan are recalling more than 3 million vehicles globally for an identical problem with air bags on the passenger side whose inflator may burst, sending plastic pieces...
View ArticleLETTER: An overdue law
I disagree with your editorial on the proposed noise law (“Noise law strikes a sour note,” April 10). The loud noise coming from some cars is mostly from those playing loud, thumping noises associated...
View ArticleLETTER: A no-go for Rubio
Just attempted to contact Florida Sen. Marco Rubio concerning the lack of ammunition available to the general public. It would be easier to contact Kim Jong Un, that kid who runs North Korea. I would...
View ArticleEDITORIAL: 1 final week to work for Uncle Sam
One more week. That’s how much longer Americans will have to work before they’ve earned enough money to meet their tax obligations for 2013. The Tax Foundation has calculated Tax Freedom Day will fall...
View ArticleNew youth and family minister a Church of Christ
The Fort Walton Beach Church of Christ announces Daniel Coutinho will become its youth and family minister on April 14. Coutinho has a Bachelor’s degree in biblical studies with an emphasis in family...
View ArticleOld Spanish Trail Rodeo riding into Baker
CRESTVIEW — Traditions will mix with new elements for the 24th annual Old Spanish Trail Rodeo on Friday and Saturday at Baker Area Recreation Association’s Barnhill Arena. Ticket prices are $12 in...
View ArticleBrenda Shoffner: Singers need director; free train rides, webinars about access
I had planned to wrap up my Tallahassee report this week, but I’ve had so many requests to mention things in my column that I’m doing that instead. *** Elsewhere in Showcase today is a story about...
View Article$1,000 reward offered for missing cat
MARY ESTHER -- A woman who misses her cat desperately is offering a $1,000 reward to the person who finds it. Duchess "Kiki" Bruner -- a dark grey and white cat who is actually a male -- disappeared...
View ArticleEarl's shows seafood know-how in Crestview
Crestview is at least 50 miles from the coast, but they know their seafood … just ask Earl. The food Located in downtown Crestview, Earl’s Seafood and Oyster bar is open only three days a week, but...
View ArticleUPDATE: Man killed on construction site identified
SANTA ROSA BEACH — A 54-year-old Atlanta man was killed Wednesday morning when he was run over by a front-end loader at a construction site in South Walton County. The accident that killed Moises...
View ArticleWoman seriously injured after single-vehicle wreck
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS - Lowery overcorrected and the Nissan veered across the northbound lane, the FHP reported. She overcorrected again and sent the car back onto the west shoulder, where it hit an...
View ArticleSevere weather possible tonight
Scattered showers and storms are expected in the Florida panhandle throughout Thursday afternoon, with the most severe storms predicted to hit the area after sundown, according to the National Weather...
View ArticleHilton Sandestin eyes next renovation
SANDESTIN — The Hilton Sandestin Golf Resort & Spa may be nearing 30 years old, but an upcoming $10 million renovation is designed to make sure no one can tell. The Hilton recently announced plans...
View ArticleLaw officers already looking to next year’s spring break (GALLERY)
MIRAMAR BEACH — The Florida Sheriff’s Association already is planning for next year on the heels of what they call a successful spring break. The statewide Operation Dry Spring ran from March 4...
View ArticleMemorial service to honor co-founder of local Head Start
FORT WALTON BEACH — Gloria Jean Tippens will not be forgotten. Tippens died Feb. 25 at the age of 81, but her memory and legacy will leave a lasting impression on the community she served for more...
View ArticleAuctioneer Tina Anderson is sold on her job
Tina Anderson starts with a soft “mmm” and increases to a rapid-fire delivery at each auction she calls. Anderson, one of the few women auctioneers in the Northwest Florida, says her method of...
View ArticleOkaloosa names Carr, Riggs & Ingram as internal auditor
Okaloosa County has hired Carr, Riggs & Ingram to be the county’s internal auditor. The board recently approved a $30,000 contract with the accounting firm. “We liked them because they are local,”...
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