Rocky Bayou Christian students learn about the Second Amendment
NICEVILLE — The controversy surrounding gun control in the United States has been dissected to its roots and built back up to the present inside a local classroom. Twelve students at Rocky Bayou...
View ArticleWoman missing, car found on bridge
NICEVILLE — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating a missing woman. Shigeko M. Freeman, 60, was last seen at her home at 10:30 p.m. Jan. 5, the Sheriff’s Office reported. Her...
View Article'(Expletive deleted) you! I'll kick your (expletive deleted)'
CRESTVIEW - A man who appeared to be "extremely intoxicated" took issue with a Crestview Police officer's role in the towing of a car and threatened retribution, according to an arrest report. On Dec....
View ArticleLawmen says woman kicked him in stomach
CRESTVIEW - A woman is in hot water after she allegedly kicked a Crestview Police officer in the stomach. On Dec. 18 the officer was taking the 28-year-old Crestview woman to the Okaloosa County Jail...
View ArticleWoman accused of pushing disabled adult
CRESTVIEW - Police have arrested a 28-year-old after a disabled person said she was pushed by the woman. On Dec. 18 Crestview Police officers went to Campbell Avenue residence to check into the...
View ArticleFundraiser Jan. 26 to benefit Sandy victims
NICEVILLE — Grab a Fork, Lend a Hand – a fundraiser to help victims of Super Storm Sandy, will be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 26 at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church Parish Life Center, 1200 Valparaiso Blvd....
View ArticleAnnual Gumbo Contest set for Jan. 26 in Destin
DESTIN—The Destin History & Fishing Museum announces their Annual Gumbo Contest and Silent Auction Fundraiser will take place 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Destin Community Center. Area...
View ArticleOfficer says woman in wreck gave her mother's name
CRESTVIEW - A woman who was involved in a traffic crash tried to pass herself off as her mother, according to a Crestview Police officer. On Jan. 3 the 28-year-old woman was involved in a wreck on...
View ArticleGirl’s Getaway planned for Jan. 31-Feb. 3 in Rosemary Beach
ROSEMARY BEACH — Join Rosemary Beach Foundation for the 8th annual Girl’s Getaway 2013, a weekend celebration just for the ladies to take place Jan. 31-Feb. 3, otherwise known as Super Bowl weekend....
View ArticlePyramid fundraiser Feb. 1 features Mardi Gras theme
FORT WALTON BEACH — On Feb. 1, it’s party time at Howl at the Moon at 1450 Miracle Strip Parkway on Okaloosa Island, with all ticket proceeds going to benefit The Pyramid Players of Fort Walton Beach....
View ArticleTollway proposal sparks criticism (DOCUMENT)
Some local officials are criticizing a state proposal to fold the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority into a new regional tollway agency. Read the FDOT proposal. >> The proposal from the Florida Department...
View ArticleNo one injured by explosive devices detonated at Holt homes
HOLT - No one was injured by explosive devices detonated in the front yards of two homes, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. A homeowner on Lighthouse Church Road in Baker discovered...
View ArticleOkaloosa questions sand used for hotel construction
OKALOOSA ISLAND — No more sand will be trucked to the construction site of a new hotel until Okaloosa County Attorney John Dowd determines how white is white enough. “It’s sort of a gray area, if...
View ArticleRosalynn Carter to speak at Chautauqua Assembly
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — The 2013 Florida Chautauqua Assembly is almost here, with former first lady Rosalynn Carter to be this year’s keynote speaker. The four-day educational program will run Jan. 24-27...
View Article'Stand closer to the rhino' results in grave wound
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — When do you not listen to the African wildlife expert? When he tells you to stand closer to the rhino. That suggestion by a South African game park owner resulted in serious...
View ArticleFlorida Supreme Court upholds pension law
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A law championed by Gov. Rick Scott that requires teachers, state and county workers and some municipal employees to contribute 3 percent of their pay to the state's pension...
View ArticleFla. Gov. Scott does about-face on early voting
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Rick Scott — who slashed early voting from 14 to 8 days, then defended the decision in court — said Thursday he thinks returning to 14 early-voting days will help ease...
View ArticleA foster home for ferrets (SLIDESHOW, VIDEO)
NAVARRE — Each of the more than a dozen animals at Navarre Ferret Rescue has a story and a personality. There’s Brutus, a 4½-pound mass of muscle. He’s learning to be loving, as he wasn’t handled much...
View ArticleSchool bus brakes catch fire
DESTIN - Students from St. Mary’s Catholic School were evacuated from their bus on Harbor Boulevard about noon Thursday after a small fire broke out on the vehicle’s brakes, the Destin Fire Department...
View ArticleAircraft-store compatibility symposium registration begins
The 96th Test Wing’s Seek Eagle office is taking reservations for the 16th International Aircraft-Store Compatibility Symposium scheduled for April 17-18 at the Bayview Club. The Symposium has been...
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