Grit and glitz: Hurlburt airman to be crowned state rodeo queen
On Saturday, 24-year-old Jenna Smeenk will trade in her military fatigues for a cowboy hat and crown. At a stable in Santa Rosa Beach, the Hurlburt Field airman will be crowned Florida’s rodeo queen,...
View ArticleNew device can help those with tinnitus
A medical company wants veterans and people in the military to know they have a new device on the market to treat tinnitus — a condition marked by ringing in the ears — that may help where other...
View ArticleResidents weigh in on U.S. 98 plans
DESTIN — Residents at an informational meeting Thursday night had differing views about plans to widen and modify U.S. Highway 98. “We want to make sure the public has input on the corridor,” Ian...
View ArticleFour people taken to hospital after wreck
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS - Four people were taken to area hospitals Thursday after a three-car wreck on U.S. Highway 331, according to Walton County Fire Rescue. A vehicle crashed into two cars at 4:42 p.m....
View ArticleBuzzer beater lifts Mosley past Niceville
NICEVILLE – Mosley junior Je’Quan Ward made just one shot from the field against Niceville Thursday night. It turned out to be the biggest shot of his career. With Mosley trailing District 1-6A foe...
View ArticleLaurel Hill leaders forgo compensation for debt
LAUREL HILL — The city’s elected leaders will discuss the north county community’s budget during the 6 p.m. Jan. 15 workshop at City Hall. One way they say they’ll help pay down a $126,000 debt is by...
View ArticleOfficials seek armed robbery suspect
NICEVILLE — Officials with the Niceville Police Department are investigating an armed robbery that occurred early Thursday morning at an area convenience store. The Tom Thumb store clerk told officers...
View ArticleLETTER: In clear violation
John Kerry sits as a U.S. senator in violation of the 14th Amendment, Section 3, as he is clearly on record as “aiding and abetting” an enemy of the United States — the North Vietnam government during...
View ArticleEDITORIAL: Haggling over Hagel and Kerry
An anonymous commenter in our Tuesday paper made it sound so simple. “Chuck Hagel may be the most qualified person to be secretary of defense in years,” the Spouter wrote. “What’s wrong with a war...
View ArticleLocal Faith briefs for Jan. 12
Submissions: Email items about special church events for the Faith section to: faith@nwfdailynews.com. Photos should be high-resolution jpeg attachments. Items must be submitted at least a week before...
View ArticlePryor students safe after temporary lockdown
FORT WALTON BEACH — Pryor Middle School was locked down for about five minutes Friday morning while authorities investigated a rumored “dangerous situation.” Principal Jeff Palmer declined to...
View ArticleMan produces pills, not ID
NICEVILLE - A man found on Eglin Air Force Base property was carrying hydrocodone pills, according to an Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office arrest report. On Jan. 2 a deputy was summoned to White Point...
View ArticleADSO Open House set for Saturday
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Art and Design Society of Fort Walton Beach is hosting their Second Annual Open House 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 12. Members will share their work with the public through a members'...
View ArticleOAA benefit reception at Magnolia Grill
FORT WALTON BEACH — A wine and hors d’oeuvres reception will be held 2-4 p.m. Jan. 13 at The Magnolia Grill . Individual tickets are $15 or two tickets for $25. All proceeds will benefit the Okaloosa...
View ArticlePink Floyd tribute show Monday in Pensacola
PENSACOLA — The Machine, a live Pink Floyd show, will perform with a new line-up at Vinyl Music Hall at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14. This is an all-ages show. Tickets are $15-$20 online at vinylmusichall.com....
View ArticleEdwins’ staff reacted quickly when student began choking
FORT WALTON BEACH — Lunchtime nearly turned tragic Thursday at Edwins Fine and Performing Arts School. Third-grader Ayden Cady was sitting with his friends and had just taken two bites of a corn dog...
View ArticleAlleged shoplifter also busted for drug possession
MARY ESTHER - A woman who was seen hiding merchandise in her purse also faces a drug charge after an Okaloosa County Sheriff's deputy found pills that weren't hers in her purse. On Jan. 2 the deputy...
View ArticleCrestview Community Theater holding auditions
CRESTVIEW - Crestview Community Theater will hold auditions for its spring show, “See How They Run” by Philip King, on Jan. 15 and 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Journey Java Connection, 269 N. Main St. Come...
View ArticleBook sale in DeFuniak set for Jan. 19
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — The Friends of the Walton/DeFuniak Springs Library will hold a huge book sale on Jan. 19 at the Walton County Fairgrounds. The sale begins at 8:30 a.m. and continues until noon....
View ArticleRock for a Cure at The Block on Jan. 20
FORT WALTON BEACH — The 5th Annual Rock for a Cure will be held at The Block on Jan. 20. The event will feature 10 local musical acts: Chronic Jester, Season Ammons Band, The Helvetica Effect, Micky...
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