EDITORIAL: Bigfoot: Big story or tall tale?
Don’t cancel that camping trip just yet. After a 35-year hiatus, there is renewed talk about Bigfoot stalking the forests of Northwest Florida — but there are no photos of the critter, no detailed...
View ArticleEDITORIAL: Okaloosa's 'trusting' citizenry
In a guest column we published last Wednesday, County Commissioner Nathan Boyles lamented that state legislators had decided to, in his view, beat up local officials over the TDC scandal. “I need my...
View ArticleArgument over TV remote leads to death threat
FORT WALTON BEACH --Natasha Lynn Head, a 34-year-old Fort Walton Beach woman, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after she picked up a knife and told the victim he was going to...
View ArticleDriver "breathes in deeply," admits to no license
FORT WALTON BEACH -- A 35-year-old Shalimar man was charged with driving with a suspended license Feb. 5 after a Fort Walton Beach Police Department officer pulled him over for a window tint...
View ArticleVison Airlines pays Okaloosa County
Less than 24 hours after it was charged with grand theft, Vision Airlines paid the money it owed Okaloosa County. The Nevada-based carrier sent a check for $117,659.98 to Northwest Florida Regional...
View ArticleHurlburt airman found dead
HURLBURT FIELD — An airman assigned to the Air Force 1st Special Operations Wing was found dead Saturday in his home on base. Senior Airman Michael Vonayre Blue, 23, was a fitness journeyman assigned...
View ArticleStorm rips through downtown, damages trees and home (GALLERY)
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Elliott’s Point neighborhood south of Hollywood Boulevard looked as if it had been hit by a hurricane Tuesday afternoon as residents cleared debris from roads and yards left by...
View ArticleSanta Rosa to consider rezoning old Holiday Inn property
NAVARRE BEACH — The possibility of a new beachfront hotel is getting closer to reality. Santa Rosa County commissioners will be asked at their meeting Feb. 28 to approve a zoning change for the...
View ArticleFWB mayoral candidates share similar views
FORT WALTON BEACH — This year’s mayoral race pits an incumbent who told people he was going to step down but didn’t against his hand-picked successor. Mike Anderson, the city’s mayor since 2005, said...
View ArticleFour Edwins food service workers, principal honored
NICEVILLE — Calls of “Good job!” rang out through a standing ovation Tuesday afternoon in recognition of four food service workers at Edwins Fine and Performing Arts School and the school’s principal...
View ArticleNorthwest Fla. may be feeling effects of potential military spending cuts
As the threat of severe cuts to military spending looms in Congress, uncertainty about the future already may be taking a toll on Northwest Florida’s economy. If Congress doesn’t deter it, the law...
View ArticleOkaloosa approves tax break for potential employer in Destin
FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa County commissioners on Tuesday approved a 10-year tax exemption for an as yet unnamed tourism business considering building in Destin. Kay Rasmussen, interim president of...
View ArticleNWF State baseball rallies in 4-3 win
NICEVILLE — After falling behind early, the Northwest Florida State baseball team did Tuesday what good teams do in that situation: They got some good relief pitching and chipped away at the lead. It...
View ArticleRaiders recover from 19 down, snag 56-55 road win
TALLAHASSEE — It might have been viewed as a meaningless game when the Northwest Florida State basketball team traveled to Tallahassee for its final Panhandle Conference contest on Tuesday. The...
View ArticleNWF State women wrap up share of Panhandle Conference title
For the first time in 17 years, the Northwest Florida State women’s basketball team will hoist a conference championship banner. Kiani Parker delivered 23 points, six assists and five rebounds,...
View ArticleRoast pork leftovers make for easy enchiladas
Roast pork is a very simple meal to prepare, but what to do with the leftovers. You could make sandwiches, but why not try these delicious enchiladas instead. Roast Pork Enchiladas Verde 1 tablespoon...
View ArticleLETTER: A big footprint
Re: “Bigfoot: Big story or tall tale?” (editorial, Feb. 16). I’m Joel Helms, father of E. Omar. We’re the Bigfoot finders southwest of DeFuniak Springs. I understand your skepticism surrounding our...
View ArticleEDITORIAL: Tier III tyranny in Destin
Northwest Florida’s economy is balanced on a razor’s edge. Our region is struggling to recover from the Great Recession, has only recently exorcized the nightmare of the BP oil spill and faces deep...
View ArticleOfficials seek help in stolen chandelier case
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — Officials are looking for the suspect of an unusual burglary from last week. A brass chandelier described as being 3-feet tall with four stag heads and covered in Swarovski crystals...
View ArticleCommissioners reject Curry’s resignation; County Attorney Dowd survives vote
FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa County Administrator Jim Curry and County Attorney John Dowd still had their jobs on Wednesday. Curry remained employed despite tendering his resignation at Tuesday...
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