40 years at NWF State: Carolyne Laux has gone from student to president's...
NICEVILLE — More than 40 years ago Carolyne Laux was a student at Okaloosa-Walton Junior College. The wife and mother of two had gone back to school because it was something she needed to do. She...
View ArticleMotorcylist killed in Sunday afternoon wreck
A 55-year-old motorcyclist from Alabama was killed Sunday afternoon after an accident on County Road 3280 in Walton County. Donice Croley of Pinkard, Ala., was driving a 2001 Harley Davidson eastbound...
View ArticlePastor removed from church, school following abuse allegation
FORT WALTON BEACH — Parishioners at St. Mary’s Catholic Church were told over the weekend that their pastor had been removed from his duties, following an allegation of sexual abuse dating back 20...
View ArticleWhy did new owner remove floating sign?
Tad Hunter purchased Crab Island Water Sports knowing his was acquiring a controversial piece of advertising, but he didn’t realize just how much the community hated his floating sign. The sign...
View ArticleFrom East Africa to Niceville, this man pitches in
Editor's Note: This series recognizes people who make a difference in their communities. To nominate someone, call Wendy Victora at 315-4478 or email wvictora@nwfdailynews.com. NICEVILLE — Dennis...
View ArticleAgainst odds, trio of women wins trilogy regatta
Despite their simple goal to just have fun, three local women won the Annual Women’s Trilogy Regatta sponsored by Point Yacht Club. Jennifer Grant of Destin, Kerrie Serpa of Crestview, and Ashley...
View ArticleWant to chime in on Gulf Power rate increase?
Residents have an opportunity to voice their support or opposition to Gulf Power’s proposed rate hike, but locals will have to drive to do so. The Florida Public Service Commission has scheduled two...
View ArticleNiceville home destroyed in morning fire
NICEVILLE — A fire destroyed a vacant house at 615 Cypress Drive on Tuesday morning. The Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the blaze that started just before 7 a.m., Niceville Fire...
View ArticleBoehner says he supports Obama on Syria strike
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Tuesday he's confident Congress will authorize a military strike in Syria, and he won the support of House Speaker John Boehner, who said acting against Syria...
View ArticleOfficials investigate Shalimar death
SHALIMAR — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting death Tuesday morning at 82 Eighth Ave. Investigators believe a 78-year-old Shalimar man died from a self-inflicted gunshot...
View ArticleMan bound for jail hides pills in a strange place
CRESTVIEW – Officials say a man tried to sneak pills into the county jail by hiding pills in the waistband of his underwear. When the defendant, Kaleb Ladure Gettis, 24, of Crestview, arrived at the...
View ArticleMan has an explanation for girlfriend's bloody nose, blood on his hand
DESTIN – A man said his girlfriend’s nose was bloody and swollen because she fell into the bedroom window. He also said that was why he had blood on his left hand and foot. An Okaloosa County...
View ArticleWhat did man do to deserve cut eye, busted lip, scratches?
DESTIN – A 30-year-old woman was arrested after she allegedly attacked her boyfriend, punching him in the face and scratching his neck, lawmen say. The couple, who live on Seagull Circle in Destin,...
View ArticleSt. Mary parishioners shocked at pastor’s removal (DOCUMENTS)
FORT WALTON BEACH — Parishioners at St. Mary Catholic Church continue to be shocked and saddened at the removal of their pastor following a single allegation of sexual abuse of a minor 20 years ago....
View Article'Intimidating' creatures worry Holt woman
HOLT — The same view greets Lisa Christiansen every morning: about 70 turkey vultures roosting on power lines and a utility substation just down the street from her home on Griffith Road. “They...
View ArticleMiller, Southerland voice their opinions on Syria
U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller, whose district is home to seven military installations, wants no part of President Obama’s plan to strike Syria. “I do not feel a strike on Syria is in the best interest of our...
View ArticleOkaloosa schools revise lockdown notifications
On the heels of two lockdown situations in one week, the Okaloosa County School District is working to improve how quickly information is relayed to parents. Under an amended plan, Deputy...
View ArticleHoward defends clerk’s office (DOCUMENT)
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County Clerk of Court Don Howard vigorously defended his financial reporting practices before county commissioners Tuesday night. His comments followed a presentation by Stephen...
View ArticleSheriff hosting Town Hall meetings
Walton County Sheriff Mike Adkinson and his staff will meet with citizens to discuss the sheriff's office or answer questions and concerns at the following four locations during September. Tuesday,...
View ArticleNo one injured in school bus accident
CRESTVIEW - No students were injured in a school bus accident Tuesday afternoon on U.S. Highway 90 near Four Lake Drive. A school bus with more than 60 students from Northwood Elementary School veered...
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