Tourists visit Southfork to remember Larry Hagman
Tourists and locals flocked to Southfork Ranch on Saturday, bringing flowers in memory of Larry Hagman, who played the infamous J.R. Ewing on the TV show "Dallas."
View ArticleBrush fire threatens communications tower
FORT WALTON BEACH — A brush fire threatened a communications tower in Fort Walton Beach early Sunday afternoon.
View ArticleBoy Scouts revive group to serve older teens
CRESTVIEW— Teens between 14 and 20 years old have another option for after-school, weekend and school break activities with the revival of Venture Crew 773.
View ArticleDestin councilman leery of closed-door planning meetings
Developing the city’s economic development plan behind closed doors doesn’t sit well with City Councilman Jim Bagby.
View ArticleLocal man wants children to have bicycles for Christmas
MIRAMAR BEACH — Bill MacBride would like to give a gift of childhood memories this Christmas through shiny new bicycles.
View ArticleSanta goes on Skype (VIDEO)
SANDESTIN — In an office twinkling with Christmas lights and garland, Tommy Usry tests his Skype. His ability to communicate with children around the world is critical this time of year.
View ArticleRetailers welcome holiday shoppers
People turned out in droves over the weekend to kick off the holiday shopping season.
View ArticleWoman wakes up to discover pills missing
A woman reported her medication was stolen after a night of drinking.
View ArticleWoman accused of attacking husband, kicking deputy
A woman faces charges after she allegedly struck her husband, then lashed out at a Walton County Sheriff's deputy.
View ArticleHomicide prompts officials to improve communication
Officials with Florida’s First Judicial Circuit believe they have found a better way for authorities to share information about no-contact orders issued in Okaloosa County domestic violence cases.
View ArticleCounty: In-house construction crew will save money
These are busy days for the Okaloosa County Water and Sewer Department’s in-house construction crew. In addition to building a new $2.2 million lift station on Okaloosa Island, the workers are in the...
View ArticleHome invasion victim still in hospital
FORT WALTON BEACH — A man who was shot and stabbed during a home invasion on Alden Drive remains hospitalized a week after the incident.
View ArticleCouple present fifth annual Geek Lights show (SLIDESHOW)
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at 201 Antiqua Way. That’s the home of Jeff and Wendy Werner, who unveiled their fifth annual “Geek Lights on the Corner” on Monday night.
View ArticleHotel evacuated after fire
The Value Place hotel at the corner of Racetrack Road and Eglin Parkway was evacuated after a small fire started in a room on the second floor about 4:20 p.m. Monday.
View ArticleOne injured after car hits tree off I-10
One person was taken to the hospital after the car they were in veered off westbound I-10 and crashed into a tree late Monday morning.
View ArticleHelp pours in for Renfroe family
Until someone told Katie Renfroe’s parents Tuesday morning, it had never occurred to Angie and Dan Renfroe to Google their 4-year-old daughter’s name.
View ArticleNWF State vows to meet Gov. Scott’s $10,000 degree challenge
Northwest Florida State College plans to tackle Gov. Rick Scott’s latest recommendation to make higher education more affordable.
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