11-year-old sacrifices birthday presents to help dogs
To nominate a student for Youth Spotlight, email wvictora@nwfdailynews.com or call 315-4478. CRESTVIEW — When Maddie Riley started planning her 11th birthday party, she knew she wanted to do something...
View ArticleFour specialized mechanics save Air Force millions
HURLBURT FIELD — It’s a small shop that saves the Air Force over a million dollars a year. In the shop at the Air Force Repair Enhancement Program, four mechanics work each day to fix equipment that...
View ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: 9th SOS treks 14.7 miles to new home at Hurlburt Field
View photos of the 9th SOS unit's 14.7 mile run from Eglin Air Force Base to Hurburt Field >>
View ArticleLETTER: I am so afraid
For the first time in my life, I feel afraid of our government, and I’m 77 years old. Nobody in Congress or all of Washington seems to have nerve enough to put a stop to all the hubris and...
View ArticleLETTER: No free money
Raise the gas tax? You’ve got to be kidding me. I guess the writer of “Raise the gas tax” (letter, May 12) would also like Barack Obama to remain president forever, because she’s obviously living in a...
View ArticleKATHLEEN PARKER: Mainstream media sip tea as scandals multiply
WASHINGTON — Breaking news: Conservative organizations have suddenly found common cause with one of their favorite objects of contempt — the benighted Mainstream Media. Or as the tea party queen and...
View ArticleEDITORIAL: Caution: 'School for Sale' zone
The Okaloosa County School Board wants to sell the old Ocean City Elementary School property, which hasn’t actually been used as a school since 2008, but board member Dewey Destin isn’t so sure....
View ArticleMeltdown will make your mouth water
Grilled cheese is all grown up at this Seaside Airstream eatery. There are no frills here, unless you count the oozing deliciousness pressed between two thick slices of bread. The food The Meltdown’s...
View ArticleEDITORIAL: Testing Obama's leadership
A president’s leadership skills undergo their sternest test during a crisis; think George W. Bush after 9/11. Sometimes, the commander in chief rallies Americans to his side. Sometimes he doesn’t. As...
View ArticleHistoric schooner Governor Stone offering public sails, tours
FORT WALTON BEACH —The Schooner Governor Stone will be tied up at the The Original waterfront Crab Shack Restaurant dock, 104 Miracle Strip Parkway, for two days this weekend. During that time, free...
View ArticleCommunity mourns loss of Navarre Beach firefighter
NAVARRE BEACH — Crews with Navarre Beach Fire Department started their first shift Monday morning without one of their own. William “Allen” Acree was killed Sunday morning in a motorcycle crash just...
View ArticleBallet student show Saturday at Mattie Kelly Arts Center
NICEVILLE — The Northwest Florida Ballet school will present its Student Performance at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center. This year’s dance concert will showcase the talents of students...
View ArticleNew exhibit at airport features ballet art
Travelers are in for a visual treat at the Northwest Florida Regional Airport. A new exhibit of original art has been installed by Okaloosa Public Arts in the concourses and ticketing area. Featuring...
View ArticleSummer concerts brings music to Navarre Beach park
NAVARRE BEACH — The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce presents the popular Thursdays in the Park Free Summer Concert Series, showcasing a variety of local musicians on stage with the Navarre...
View ArticleThe Wanted to headline Panama City Beach festival June 1
PANAMA CITY BEACH – The first Real.Fun.Beachfest will be held June 1 at 7 p.m. at the new Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheater. Chart-topping pop music sensations The Wanted and Cody Simpson will be joined...
View ArticleFestival of the Arts accepting artist, poster applications
DESTIN – The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation announces the Festival of the Arts (formerly the Destin Festival of the Arts) is relocating from Henderson Beach State Park to its permanent home at the...
View ArticleA Medieval Eve set for May 28 at Crestview Library
CRESTVIEW — During the next Evening Library Time, travel back to the Middle Ages for “A Medieval Eve” on May 28. It’s an open house format, so come to the Crestview Public Library any time 6-7:30 p.m....
View ArticleThe Rep presents children’s theater at Rosemary Beach
ROSEMARY BEACH — The Rep presents “Amazing Adventures of the Marvelous Monkey King” at 6:30 p.m. May 29, June 5, 12, 19 and 26 at N. Barrett Square. Admission is free. Rosemary Beach is on County Road...
View ArticleGroup offers summer sailing lessons for children
Emerald Coast Sailing Association will hold summer sailing lessons this year. Class starting dates are June 10, June 24 and July 8. Morning classes start at 9 a.m. and afternoon classes at 1 p.m....
View ArticleMan says he took converter box because he wanted to 'watch TV'
NICEVILLE – A man was caught leaving the Garden Center at Walmart with a TV converter box in his pants, according to an arrest report. The attempted theft occurred May 11, Niceville Police say. The...
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