The unlikely angler: Pro fisherman visits Destin
DESTIN — Even though he was visiting the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village, professional fisherman Clay Dyer enjoyed his recent vacation without a single catch. “My fiancée and I mainly came to relax,”...
View ArticleWould-be mermaid banned from Fla. pool
LITHIA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida woman has been banned from swimming in her community's pool because she wants to wear a mermaid tail. Jenna Conti, who lives in the FishHawk Ranch subdivision, had been...
View ArticleTexas contractor razes house, but the wrong one
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A demolition company has mistakenly torn down a three-bedroom home in North Texas rather than the condemned building next door. David Underwood and his wife placed their Fort...
View ArticleLightning fire destroys barn
GASKIN - A barn was destroyed in a fire after it was struck by lightning Friday evening, according to Walton County Fire Rescue. The fire spread to another barn on the property on the 600 block of...
View ArticleRains promote fungus in St. Augustinegrass
Gray leaf spot is a common fungal disease of St. Augustinegrass. Recent wet conditions have promoted this disease. This includes high humidity, heavy dews and particularly frequent afternoon and...
View ArticleWickey relocates art studio; Sassy Lady brings new styles to Destin
A.WICKEY STUDIO GALLERY The inspiration for her art is local landscape, and the technique reflects a post-impressionistic taste drawing on Japanese prints. The colors come from our community along the...
View ArticleEarthquake insurance and the Grady Squash Festival
“Earthquake insurance is something I’m keen to take a whack at…collect premiums for a gazillion years, and if the big one ever does hit, declare bankruptcy and retire.” Woody Harrelson as Hank Gordon...
View ArticleMother wants to organize fundraiser in son’s memory
NAVARRE — Beth Rogers says it’s not uncommon for her to grab a video tape and pop in one of the old clips of her son Paul dancing, playing and acting like a normal little boy. Those videos and her...
View ArticleNiceville keeps its charm despite growth in recent years (GALLERY)
NICEVILLE— When Gen Taylor moved to town as a new bride 50 years ago there was one red light, a few stores and a two-lane road. Things have changed drastically since then. Roads have been widened,...
View ArticleDeputies searching for missing adult
FREEPORT - Walton County sheriff's deputies are searching for 47-year-old Max “Mickey” Hubert Garodnick of Freeport. Garodnick was last seen Thursday walking into the swamp area of Lafayette Creek off...
View ArticleA different scene in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — The city’s newest nightclub is a little different than most: It doesn’t sell any beer or liquor. Owner Charlotte Collins opened The Vue in the old Mrs. B’s Bar B Que restaurant building in...
View ArticleSchool Board to consider funding for resource officers (DOCUMENT)
The Okaloosa County School Board will consider Monday night whether or not to add funding to its 2013-14 budget to help cover the cost of keeping deputies in all the schools. School resource officers...
View ArticleVICTORA: ‘Liking’ on Facebook can’t match real face time
Last week I had a conversation with my kids I never could have imagined. I overheard them talking about pictures a friend had posted on a popular website, and it occurred to me that I hadn’t been...
View ArticleMissing swimmer found dead
NAVARRE - A missing swimmer was found dead after first responders spent several hours searching for him on Saturday, according to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's deputies, U.S. Coast...
View ArticleResidents share concerns about Zimmerman verdict
CRESTVIEW — More than 80 people gathered at Mt. Zion AME Church on Saturday to wrestle with questions of equality, justice and the future in the wake of George Zimmerman’s acquittal in the killing of...
View ArticleWreck on Mid-Bay Bridge slows traffic
BLUEWATER BAY - A four-vehicle crash on the Mid-Bay Bridge late Saturday afternoon slowed traffic for several hours, according to the North Bay Fire Department. No one was injured in the crash, which...
View ArticleLady Raiders ready for national showcase
NICEVILLE - In the aftermath of a 27-win season and a berth in the NJCAA National Tournament, four members of the Northwest Florida State College women's basketball team signed to continue their...
View ArticleNiceville Police looking into break-ins, thefts
NICEVILLE – The following incidents occurred in the Niceville area over the recent past, according to Niceville Police Department incident reports: July 11: A man on College Boulevard said somebody...
View ArticleMan says he took dad's gold jewelry
NICEVILLE – Lawmen have arrested a man for stealing gold jewelry from his father and giving it to somebody to whom he owed money. On July 8 Niceville Police went to a Friar Tuck Drive residence to...
View ArticleTeen accused of shoplifting CDs, earphones, facial cleaner
NICEVILLE – An 18-year-old is in hot water after he was caught leaving a discount store with CDs stuffed down the front of his pants and a set of headphones in his pocket. On July 2 Niceville Police...
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