James Campbell faces additional charges
After further review of its case against former Okaloosa County Commissioner James Campbell, the state attorney’s office has added eight new criminal charges. Campbell, who was arrested Sept. 17,...
View ArticleNWF State softball sweeps Faulkner; baseball defeats Alabama Southern
Nick Masonia went 3 for 5 and drove in a pair of runs, Michael Royal tossed three scoreless innings and the Raiders improved to 6-2 Wednesday with a 6-3 win over Alabama Southern in Niceville....
View ArticlePreliminary plans for Niceville Publix under review
NICEVILLE — Construction of the city’s first Publix grocery is getting closer. Preliminary building plans were submitted Feb. 7 to Darcey Chaney, Niceville's building inspector. The plans will be...
View ArticleCamel OK after enclosure escape, clipped by van
CONCORD, Calif. (AP) — Officials believe a camel that escaped its enclosure twice Tuesday before being clipped by a minivan probably just wanted to be around some other animals. The Contra Costa Times...
View ArticleRaccoons make home atop Wash. construction crane
SEATTLE (AP) — Workers using a tower crane to build a 304-unit apartment complex in Seattle have run into a complication: two raccoons climbed 150 feet up the crane and made a home behind the crane's...
View ArticlePa. mistrial declared when prosthetic eye pops out
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — An assault trial over a fight that cost a man his left eye ended in a mistrial Wednesday when his prosthetic eye popped out as he was testifying, startling jurors. John Huttick was...
View ArticleMore changes made to Landmark Center agreement (DOCUMENT)
FORT WALTON BEACH — Developers of the Landmark Center will come before the City Council on Tuesday with a development agreement and something they’ve never had before. That would be a recommendation...
View ArticleWill TDC vacancies cripple tourism efforts?
Some local officials and business owners worry the recent Tourist Development Council resignations could slow the momentum needed to market Okaloosa Island and Destin for the upcoming summer and fall...
View ArticlePanel OKs revamp of Fla. public employee pensions
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A proposal to end guaranteed pensions for new teachers, state and county workers and other public employees began moving through the Florida Legislature on Thursday. A House...
View ArticleOfficials break ground on Hurlburt Field overpass
HURBLURT FIELD — State, local and military officials met Thursday to break ground on the long-awaited U.S. Highway 98 overpass at the entrance to the base. Construction on the $13.9 million project is...
View ArticleHillsborough robbery suspect captured
MILTON - A suspect in three armed robberies in Hillsborough County was arrested Wednesday by the Florida Highway Patrol troopers and Santa Rosa County sheriff's deputies. The Hillsborough Sheriff's...
View ArticleRoser to speak to Democratic women
VALPARAISO - Elena Roser will be the guest speaker at the Okaloosa Democratic Women’s Club’s luncheon meeting Feb. 21. The meeting will be at 11:30 a.m. the Unitarian Universalist Church at 1295 N....
View ArticleTip of the Spear
Staff Sgt. Miles Prather 1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs “Tip of the Spear” is a weekly spotlight designed to recognize outstanding Airmen for the work they do every day at Hurlburt Field....
View ArticleTSR teams: strengthening units’ resiliency
Traumatic Stress Response Teams are designated at each U.S. Air Force active-duty installation and are comprised of mental health professionals and paraprofessionals, chaplains and chaplain...
View ArticleATEC special-duty assignments team visits base
The Air Education and Training Command Special-Duty Assignments Team presented information about unique job opportunities to nearly 20 Airmen during a briefing at the Airman Leadership School...
View ArticleAirmen begin 2013 ‘Diamond Sharp’
The Hurlburt First Sergeant Council recognized four Hurlburt Airmen for excellence as part of the “Diamond Sharp” award breakfast at the Soundside Club Feb. 1. Airmen are recommended by their...
View ArticleSpecial tactics officer saves N.C. woman
In the midst of smoke and blood, the special tactics officer’s training kicked in, and he set to work. This time he was not operating in the deserts of Afghanistan. He was administering lifesaving...
View ArticleAir Force boats keep waterways safe
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE — The Gulf Coast is known for its crystal blue waters and seafood, both of which are a means of income for many living in Bay County. Patrolling these waterways and protecting...
View ArticleAFMC promotes American Heart Month in February
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — February is American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease and the importance of heart health. According to the Centers for...
View Article59th TES gets new data lab
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — The 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron is scheduled to open its new data lab facility Feb. 8. The new lab is being built to accommodate the new F-35 Lightning II slated to...
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