Airmen outrun cold, rain in ultra-marathon
Two 96th Communications Squadron Airmen went for an early morning jog in the rain May 4 and did not stop until 7 p.m. that night, running more than 50 miles. Airman 1st Class Thomas Church and Senior...
View ArticleTwo in critical condition following Thursday wreck
A Thursday afternoon crash that critically injured two women in north Santa Rosa County is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol, according to the agency's media release. Two young...
View ArticleSearch leads to trumpet mouth piece with marijuana residue
NICEVILLE— A 21-year-old man was arrested on April 30 on charges of possession of marijuana and drug equipment. According to the Niceville Police Department arrest report, the man consented to let the...
View ArticleSharp Troop winners
On April 24, the Eglin Chief's Group awarded the Sharp Troop Award to Airman 1st Class Christian Salilican (left) and Senior Airman Brandon Scholet (right). This award is pesented to any individual,...
View ArticleBrave Defender trains Kandahar-bound Airmen
As a security forces Airman, you’ve just arrived for your deployment to the Joint Defense Operations Center at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan. The Airman you replaced left early so there’s no...
View ArticleReport: Man plagued by bedbugs steals sheets for kids
CRESTVIEW -- A man accused of taking two sets of sheets from WalMart April 11 and leaving the store withut paying for them told police his home had bedbugs and he needed the sheets for his children,...
View ArticleWoman calls 911 to report boyfriend cheating
NICEVILLE -- A 30-year-old Niceville woman called 911 to report that her boyfriend had cheated on her, according to the Niceville Police Department call history record. The dispatcher told the woman...
View ArticleOCSO investigating sexual battery complaint
The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is investigating a complaint that a woman was sexually battered April 30 at Leo Norred Park off Poplar Avenue in Poquito Bayou. The woman said she had a fight with...
View ArticleTexas launches criminal probe into plant explosion
WACO, Texas (AP) — Texas law enforcement officials on Friday launched a criminal investigation into the massive fertilizer plant explosion that killed 14 people last month, after weeks of largely...
View ArticleNWF State College Annual Student Awards
NICEVILLE---Northwest Florida State College recently held its annual Student Awards Day. Those recognized for student achievement for the 2012-2013 academic year include: James and Christian LaRoche...
View ArticleBlackwater Review Contributors Announced
Forty-four (44) student writers and artists were recently honored by Northwest Florida State College with selection of their work for inclusion in the 2013 Blackwater Review – a college publication...
View ArticleNWF State College Nursing Graduates Honored at Pinning Ceremony
The Nursing programs at Northwest Florida State College held a pinning ceremony May 2 to recognize the 8 students who completed the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and 42 students who...
View ArticleNorriego Point foot traffic to be diverted for dredge work
The city of Destin has contracted with Gator Dredging to dredge the Old Pass Lagoon channel adjacent to the Marler Bridge in East Pass beginning Saturday, May 11. The project is scheduled to be...
View ArticleState Dep't sought to change Libya talking points
WASHINGTON (AP) — Political considerations influenced the talking points that U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice used five days after the deadly Sept. 11 assault in Benghazi, Libya, with State Department and...
View ArticleFud’s on Okaloosa Island opens third restaurant
OKALOOSA ISLAND — The newest restaurant to open at the Fudpucker’s complex is a call back to older, simpler times along the Emerald Coast. Fudshucker’s, a steam shack and raw bar located outdoors on...
View ArticleHarbor dredging to begin Saturday
DESTIN — Gator Dredging will begin clearing the harbor channel in East Pass Saturday. The project is scheduled to be completed by May 24. Foot traffic across portions of Norriego Point will be...
View ArticleObama declared health care law 'is here to stay'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Caught between nervous Democrats and emboldened Republicans, President Barack Obama on Friday stepped up the sales pitch on his health care overhaul as the final elements of his top...
View ArticleEDITORIAL: Going in circles with Amtrak
The Bay County Transportation Planning Organization recently passed a resolution asking that Amtrak service be restored between Jacksonville and New Orleans. No surprise there. DeFuniak Springs...
View ArticleLatest budget debate centers on franchise fees
As Okaloosa County faces more than $4 million in additional expenses for the coming budget year, officials are scrambling to find new sources of revenue. In the past month, county commissioners have...
View ArticleBP money approved for artificial reefs (DOCUMENTS)
Gov. Rick Scott’s recent announcement that BP had agreed to cover the cost of installing three artificial reefs in Okaloosa County has brought an eagerly anticipated project one step closer to...
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