Man who failed to appear now faces drug charge
NICEVILLE - A man being sought by officers because he failed to appear at a court hearing faces an additional charge after he was found with marijuana in his pocket. On Dec. 3 Niceville Police...
View ArticleLETTER: Sad and angry
As a longtime pastor in Crestview, I must say that I am both saddened and angry over the events that took place Dec. 1 in our wonderful Christmas parade involving the Save Me From the Fire ministry....
View ArticleEDITORIAL: An impact far beyond $100,000
A group called Impact 100 Northwest Florida is putting up money to establish a supervised visitation center for troubled families in Crestview. The organization’s impact, however, extends far beyond...
View ArticleA quick and easy meal for the holidays
The holidays are in full swing and there isn’t always time to prepare a sit-down meal. However, this recipe is quick and easy and will adapt to whatever vegetables you happen to have on hand. The...
View ArticleOfficials seek help locating Ritz Food robbery suspect
FORT WALTON BEACH — Deputies responded to the Ritz Food store on Beal Parkway on Tuesday night after they reported an armed robbery. A man wearing a red sweater or sweatshirt and dark pants with a...
View ArticleCouple on cross-country bike trek stop in Northwest Florida
CRESTVIEW — With every mile Amanda and James Chenoweth ride they are reminded of the sacrifice made by her brother and by thousands of other military men and women. The couple, who set off Oct. 5 from...
View ArticleNWFSC to honor Doolittle Raiders
NICEVILLE — Questions about Northwest Florida State College's newly adopted mascot will be forever answered this spring just in time for the school's 50th anniversary. Beginning on April 17, the...
View ArticleVt. governor visits F-35 school (VIDEO)
Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin arrived at Eglin Air Force Base on Wednesday to check out the new F-35 in action. “It’s an amazing plane,” he said from the flight line after seeing the Air Force’s...
View ArticleSanta’s hotline open for business (VIDEO)
EGLIN AFB — In a small, brown-walled room about ten airmen wearing red Santa and green elf hats sat at rows of desks early Tuesday evening. The phone lines were quiet. Then one rang out. “Santa’s...
View ArticleEDITORIAL: Why wasn't this murder solved?
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is trying again to jog people’s memories and pry loose information about the 1973 slaying of Valparaiso resident Theresa Dusevitch. Good. Maybe this time,...
View ArticleHolcombe to be sentenced Jan. 10
Just shy of four years after Okaloosa County was stung by the arrest of its Sheriff, Charlie Morris, the last of those criminally charged as accomplices in his bonus kick back scandal is scheduled to...
View ArticleLaurel Hill residents show support for city dissolution
LAUREL HILL — Many residents who crowded First Baptist Church of Laurel Hill’s fellowship hall Tuesday night said this north county community should dissolve its city status. The City Council wanted...
View ArticleMan allegedly punches other man for 'flying a sign'
FORT WALTON BEACH - A man accused of punching another man in the face said he confronted the man about "flying a sign" on a street corner, lawmen say. On Dec. 7 Fort Walton Beach Police officers were...
View ArticleChild discovered with bruised chin, cuts on hand
FORT WALTON BEACH - A police officer performing a followup investigation discovered fresh injuries on a child and arrested a Fort Walton Beach man and woman for abuse. On Nov. 21 the Fort Walton Beach...
View ArticleMan at club speculates about what he would do with officer, gets arrested
FORT WALTON BEACH - A man who made loud and lewd comments about a female police officer found himself under arrest for disorderly conduct. On Nov. 25 Fort Walton Beach Police officers descended on a...
View ArticleMotorcycle passenger seriously injured after crash
NAVARRE — The passenger on a motorcycle that wreck Wednesday afternoon on Andorra Street and Fourth Street is in serious condition following the accident. Navarre resident Kellan J. Seiwart, 21, was...
View ArticleLETTER: Bluewater MSBU
This letter is about the municipal services benefit unit at Bluewater Bay. The MSBU was established to maintain the common areas at Bluewater. Each homeowner at Bluewater was assessed or taxed $60 per...
View ArticleLETTER: Outrageous signs
Has anyone driven up Beal Parkway toward Racetrack Road and seen the signs on the vacant lot across from Lowe’s? One says “Blacks Win.” Another states that blacks vote against whites and steal white...
View ArticleNew Class of Master Gardeners
A new class of Master Gardeners completed their class work and field training in early December. They are now ready to perform 50 hours of volunteer work to become certified. They were treated to a...
View ArticleLocal shoppers feel the squeeze of tight economy
It’s the season for holly, lights and spending in massive amounts. But this year many shoppers say they’re cutting back and finding creative ways to save a dollar. Whether it’s gifting fewer people or...
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