Square dance events do-si-do Feb. 21, 28
FORT WALTON BEACH — The public is invited to an introduction to modern, western square dancing. Two free open house events will be held 7-9 p.m. Feb. 21 and Feb. 28 at PASARDA Hall, 17 Industrial St....
View ArticleBlack History Concert Feb. 18 in Pensacola
PENSACOLA — The University of West Florida Department of Music presents the Singers and Madrigals in their annual Black History Concert, celebrating the rich African American musical legacy, Feb. 18...
View Article3 Inspirational Tenors in concert Feb. 22
FORT WALTON BEACH — Three beautiful tenor voices will be presented at First Arts Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22. This is a return visit for the group who thrilled the audience with their special...
View ArticleLocal Faith briefs for Feb. 9
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 ArticleInternational craft market at FWB church
If you go, hours are: Opens Feb. 10, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 13, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 17, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 23, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Last day, Feb. 24, 11 a.m.-3...
View ArticleFlorida man accused of faking black mamba snakebite
BRUNSWICK, Ga. — Federal prosecutors say a man on trial in Georgia was seeking to become famous as someone who survived a deadly bite from a black mamba -- but they say the story was a hoax. John K....
View ArticleGator rescued from stormwater drain
MERRITT ISLAND — Wildlife officials removed an alligator from a stormwater pipe in a Merritt Island neighborhood Florida Today (http://on.flatoday.com/X4mcrM ) reports officers from the Florida Fish...
View ArticleRubio's swig of water during State of Union response lights up twitter
WASHINGTON — Florida Sen. Marco Rubio's Republican response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address included an impromptu water break to quench his thirst. Rubio appeared to wipe away...
View ArticleNWF State women draw even in conference race (GALLERY)
NICEVILLE - Leave it to the smallest player on the court to hit the biggest shot of the night. That's exactly what Northwest Florida State College point guard JaToria Carter did Wednesday night....
View ArticleAuditing Committee to subpoena Amunds, Harris
Okaloosa County Commission Chairman Don Amunds, Commissioner Wayne Harris and representatives of The Zimmerman Agency and Lewis Communications will be subpoenaed to testify before the state’s Joint...
View ArticleNo damage expected from rising Shoal River
CRESTVIEW - The rising Shoal River is not expected to cause any flooding problems in the coming days, according to Okaloosa County Emergency Management Director Randy McDaniel. Heavy rain from...
View ArticleJones' late steal preserves Raider win (GALLERY)
NICEVILLE - Chris Jones did not have his best night offensively on Wednesday night against Chipola. But that didn't stop the nation's second-leading scorer from making the biggest play of the night...
View ArticleHealth advisory placed on Morrison Springs
Walton County Health Department has issued a swim advisory for Morrison Springs based on the criteria for fecal indicator bacteria. This should be considered a potential health risk to the bathing...
View ArticleSymphony Guild to host Tasting Festival on Sunday
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Northwest Florida Symphony Guild hosts its 22nd annual International Food and Wine Tasting Festival 1-4 p.m. Sunday at the Emerald Coast Convention Center on Okaloosa Island....
View ArticleCoco's: good Mexican food, reasonable prices
DESTIN — Coco’s Mexican Restaurant is in the shopping complex just west of Walmart in Destin, between Bealls department store and Radio Shack. The food Coco’s opens bright and early each morning for...
View ArticleSinise, Lt. Dan salute Air Commandos
Actor Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band visited Hurlburt Field, Feb. 9 to put on a free concert for Airmen and their families at the Freedom Hangar. The Lt. Dan Band has been touring military...
View ArticleBrenda Shoffner: 2 new music events on spring calendar; valentine suggestions
Two brand new music-related events are being planned for venues in Okaloosa County this spring. Blazefest 2013 will rock the Mullet Festival grounds in Niceville on May 25 with headliners Hellyeah and...
View Article‘Laissez les bons temps roulez!’
As a holiday, Mardi Gras can mean many things to different people. Keeping it G-rated for this commentary, I’ve noticed that interpretations of “Fat Tuesday” often center on several staples: a.) New...
View ArticleAF chief of staff releases 2013 reading list
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The Air Force chief of staff published his professional reading list Feb. 1. In a message on the website, Gen. Mark A. Welsh III said, “We are the world’s greatest air force...
View ArticleSequestration would impact AFMC mission
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Air Force Materiel Command will be forced to implement spending reductions that will have substantial impact on its mission if sequestration takes effect March...
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