GUEST COLUMN: How Okaloosa can boost funds for public safety
By SHERIFF LARRY ASHLEY When discussing budgets, the absence of details and options leaves more questions than answers. I’m writing to provide additional details regarding Okaloosa County’s need for...
View ArticleEDITORIAL: New taxes: Bad timing or good?
Mary Esther Councilwoman Ruth Sykes said something interesting last week when asked about county officials’ proposal to increase the local gasoline tax by as much as 5 cents per gallon. “It’s not good...
View ArticleOfficials seek help in child abuse case
CRESTVIEW — A 28-year-old man has been charged with child abuse after allegedly sexually abusing a child during a three-year period. Justin A. Champion was charged Thursday with sexual battery on a...
View ArticleMotorcycle blown into median by wind, ejects passengers
GULF BREEZE — A Baton Rouge, La., couple suffered minor injuries after their motorcycle was blown into the median by a gust of wind. Louis C. Davis Jr., 40, was driving a 1998 Honda Gold Wing...
View ArticleFlorida Chautauqua Theatre presents 'Little Mermaid'
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — The Florida Chautauqua Theatre, 847 Baldwin Ave., presents Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” the Broadway musical based on one of the most celebrated animated films of all time and...
View ArticleMother’s Day tea Saturday at Heritage Museum
VALPARAISO — Men, women and children are invited to honor their mothers in a unique and special way at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida’s Mother’s Day Victorian Tea at 2 p.m. Saturday. Enjoy...
View ArticleMay Day Festival in DeFuniak on Saturday
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — The 7th Annual May Day Festival and barbecue cookoff contest will be held Saturday at The Wee Care Park with opening ceremonies beginning at 10 a.m. There will be live entertainment...
View ArticlePSO to present Mother’s Day concert Sunday
PENSACOLA BEACH – The Santa Rosa Island Authority will present a special Mother’s Day concert, “Symphony by the Sea,” at 7 p.m. on Sunday at the Casino Beach Gulfside Pavilion on Pensacola Beach....
View ArticleMother’s Day Plant Sale, Show set for Saturday
MILTON — The Santa Rosa Clean Community System’s 14th Annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale and Show at the Green Up Santa Rosa Nursery, 6758 Park Ave., will take place 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. The Green-Up...
View ArticleMustang car show Saturday in FWB
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Emerald Coast Regional Mustang Club invites all mustangers to a show and shine at Gary Smith Ford on Beal Pky 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Bring your Stangs out, show them off and...
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Contact Daily News Business Editor Dusty Ricketts at 850-315-4448 or dricketts@nwfdailynews.com. Follow him on Twitter @DustyRnwfdn.
View ArticleSanta Rosa considers choice for economic development director
MILTON — Santa Rosa County Commissioners could hire a permanent economic development director at their Thursday meeting, but there is controversy surrounding the decision. Santa Rosa County...
View ArticleTipler trial to drag on one more day
The good news was that the lost witness who prevented the solicitation for murder trial of James Harvey Tipler from being concluded Saturday was located over the weekend. The bad news was that at the...
View ArticleMilton man arrested on murder charges
Santa Rosa County deputies arrested a man Monday evening wanted in connection with a murder in Pace last week. Zachary Vance Greer, 22, was arrested in Milton without incident at about 8 p.m.,...
View ArticleEleven soldiers touched by act of kindness
A group of soldiers training at Hurlburt Field from Fort Bragg last week never got a chance to say “thank you” in person. By the time the 11 soldiers got up to pay for their meal at Sonny’s BBQ in...
View ArticleDestin Holiday Classic to feature eight top girls' basketball teams
High school basketball coaches love a challenge. And with every major contributor returning along with a pair of Daily News All-Area selections leading the way, Fort Walton Beach girls' basketball...
View ArticleFWBMC claims trauma center victory
Legislation backed by Rep. Matt Gaetz has cleared the way for trauma centers to be built in less populated regions across Florida. The measure is being hailed as a victory for Fort Walton Beach...
View ArticleMaking a Difference: 23 years, 10,000 animals
Editor’s Note: This series recognizes people who make a difference in their communities. To nominate someone, call Wendy Victora at 315-4478 or email wvictora@nwfdailynews.com. FORT WALTON BEACH —...
View ArticleExpansions in store for Turkey Creek park
NICEVILLE — Bruce Place power-walked early Monday morning at Turkey Creek Trail with a portable CD player in hand. The Valparaiso man says he walks four miles a day and has been doing so since the...
View ArticleEOD school sees change of command
EGLIN AFB — During his two years as commander of the Navy’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal school, Capt. Joseph Polanin oversaw training of an unprecedented number of students as the military’s need to...
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