Missing funds under investigation
Mary ESTHER - The Friends of the Mary Esther Library has reported that money is missing, according to library Director Sheila Ortyl. The problem was reported Tuesday to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s...
View ArticleGoodwin: Not many knew of tax increase
FORT WALTON BEACH — City Councilman Trey Goodwin said a letter he sent to constituents earlier this week has been well received. It calls on Fort Walton Beach residents to contact four fellow council...
View ArticleAuthor sets novel in his former hometown of Niceville
Niceville is at the center of another recently released novel. Former Niceville resident Jonathan Gunger released his first novel, “34/4,” this month. He says the more than 400-page book is filled...
View ArticleNiceville alumni still have the spirit (GALLERY)
NICEVILLE — Members of Niceville High’s drumline acted as the pied piper Friday afternoon as they led class after class into the gym for the official kickoff of the school’s 50th anniversary...
View ArticleIncident has cat advocacy group up in arms
FREEPORT - A Maryland-based cat advocacy organization sent Walton County Sheriff Mike Adkinson a letter regarding a cat killing incident this week. The Alley Cat Allies urged Adkinson to investigate...
View ArticleMan convicted on drug charges
FORT WALTON BEACH - After a two-day trial, a man was convicted Friday of possession with intent to sell, manufacture, or deliver cocaine; possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana; trafficking in...
View ArticleNote to our readers
Due to a production error, pages B3 and B6 appeared incorrectly in Saturday's print edition. Local content and ads that should have appeared on those two pages today will be republished in Sunday's...
View ArticleObama seeking lawmakers' approval for Syria strike
WASHINGTON (AP) — Delaying what had loomed as an imminent strike, President Barack Obama abruptly announced Saturday he will seek congressional approval before launching any military action meant to...
View ArticleA taste of Greek culture (GALLERY)
OKALOOSA ISLAND —As traditional Greek music filled the air, children and a few brave adults danced in a circle in the Emerald Coast Convention Center's ballroom. Soon after, the children got a chance...
View ArticleGALLERY: Holiday weekend draws crowds to the water
NORTHWEST FLORIDA — Red flags were flying on Okaloosa Island and scattered rain came down, but crowds of people took to the beaches and the water at Crab Island to enjoy the holiday weekend. View Crab...
View Article‘Wild card’ weather during summer 2013
It’s been a wet summer along the Emerald Coast, with three times the normal amount of rain falling in some areas in July alone. Inlet Beach received more than 50 inches since Memorial Day. Eglin Air...
View ArticleRecord tourism season not felt by all
Bed tax collections were up this summer in Santa Rosa and Walton counties, but the tourist season was seen as something of a disappointment among some Okaloosa County business owners. Bed tax...
View ArticleWill the fish keep biting?
Bookings for charter fishing were up this season despite all the rain. “We had a bad week during Fourth of July, but things have been good,” said Francis Thomas, manager of HarborWalk Charters. “We’ve...
View ArticleChanges coming to beach safety
Nine people died off Northwest Florida beaches this season, including five who drowned while red flags were flying on unguarded beaches in South Walton County. That number also includes a Niceville...
View ArticleLooking back at summer 2013
Looking back on the summer of 2013, most folks remember rain. Emerald Coast residents and visitors dodged raindrops and thunderstorms nearly every day from Memorial Day on. In between, we found ways...
View ArticleWeight loss wonders
Two years ago, Ralph Milone walked his tall blonde daughter down the aisle on her wedding day. It was one of the happiest days of his life. But when he saw the wedding photos, he was crushed. “When...
View ArticleLawsuit further snarls dispute over Sandestin driveway
SANDESTIN — A battle for a driveway access is suddenly not the only obstacle the Sandestin Owners Association faces as it contemplates building offices on land adjoining the main resort. Sandestin...
View ArticleYouth Spotlight: Ricky Gal always finds time to help out
To nominate a student for Youth Spotlight, email wvictora@nwfdailynews.com or call 315-4478. Ricky Gal feels called to help others, especially in his community. “It almost feels natural, like it’s...
View ArticleSlinging fish and herding ducks (GALLERY)
NAVARRE BEACH — Desiree Cunningham lobbed a dead fish through the air. It came down with a thud in the sand about 75 feet away. The 24-year-old tossed her mullet farther than any of the other women...
View ArticleOkaloosa commission will have a lot on its plate Tuesday
Cutting bus routes, raising the gas tax and resolving reported management problems within the Clerk of Court’s Office are among major issues Okaloosa County commissioners will discuss at their meeting...
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