Okaloosa kids are learning drama - the good kind of drama
BLUEWATER BAY — Students at several Okaloosa County schools are getting an early opportunity to whet their acting chops. Since August, nine schools have welcomed Alissa Clifton to work on the basics...
View ArticleOkaloosa County auction goes high-tech
Okaloosa County has placed several surplus items for sale through an online auction. The items range from computers and medical equipment to office supplies and furniture. Also included are the two...
View ArticleFirefighters battle two brush fires in South Walton
The Florida Forest Service is investigating two fires in wooded areas of South Walton County, according to the South Walton Fire District. Although it's been wet lately, the weather itself created...
View ArticleSanford’s son shares inspirational story at Chautauqua
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS — Former TV star turned minister Demond Wilson related his life experiences as Friday’s keynote speaker for the 2014 Florida Chautauqua Assembly. Wilson, who co-starred with Redd Fox...
View ArticleSoldier held without bond on attempted murder charge
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County Circuit Judge Michael Flowers ruled Friday afternoon that Army Special Forcessoldier Vaughn Pottle will remain in jail until his trial on attempted murder charges. The...
View ArticleWas that snow or sleet? (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Folks in Northwest Florida know about heat and humidity and tropical depressions versus tropical storms. But when it comes to frozen icy stuff falling from the skies, they’re on shakier ground. Is it...
View ArticleWRECK PHOTOS: Vehicle vs. Building
Here are some more photos from the wreck on Beal Parkway near the Hollywood Boulevard intersection:...
View ArticleFamily displaced after house fire
NAVARRE - A family of three was displaced when their home on Bayou Drive caught fire just after midnight Friday, according to Holley-Navarre firefighters. No person was hurt. The Red Cross is...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Gumbo contest packs the house for museum
DESTIN — The Destin History and Fishing Museum held its annual gumbo contest at the Destin Community Center. View a photo gallery from the event >>
View Article'Reaching out to your neighbor' through cold night shelters
Across Northwest Florida, the task of sheltering the homeless and the heatless on the coldest nights of the year falls primarily to churches. From Milton to Santa Rosa Beach, dozens of dedicated...
View ArticleA night out of the cold
FORT WALTON BEACH — As the sun goes down, men and women make their way to the cold night shelter at First Christian Church. By the time the church officially opens, the temperature is dropping into...
View ArticleAll aboard!
MOSSY HEAD — On 5 acres just north of Interstate 10, a train station that has been one man’s lifelong dream is taking shape. “We’re a private railroad, but you can stop by anytime for a ride,” said...
View ArticleCrash causes power outage, closes road
FORT WALTON BEACH - Several neighborhoods lost power and Yacht Club drive was closed early Saturday after a vehicle hit a utility pole. One person was taken to Fort Walton Beach Medical Center,...
View ArticleJuvenile accidentally shoots man in leg
CRESTVIEW - A man who officers initially believed had been shot by an unknown person Friday night actually had been wounded in the leg by someone he was with, according to police. Officers were called...
View ArticleSchool Board to consider zoning change in Crestview
FORT WALTON BEACH — A public hearing will be Monday night to discuss proposed zoning changes for two Crestview elementary schools. After hearing public comment, and having a discussion of its own, the...
View ArticleAge can't stop 12-year-old from helping animals
At 12 years old, Lily Corchis is still too young to volunteer at the Alaqua Animal Refuge. But that didn’t stop her from doing what she could for animals in need. Her mom, Amy Corchis, showed her an...
View ArticleTeen makes app for high school sports
Fort Walton Beach High School junior Micah Allen loves technology and spends most of his free time using one device or another. The 16-year-old doesn’t play games or watch videos. Instead, he creates...
View ArticleHomeless advocates eye Fort Walton cold night shelter debate
FORT WALTON BEACH — As the city tightens safety regulations on local churches that offer cold night shelters, homeless advocates in nearby communities are watching with a mix of unease and relief. The...
View ArticleFOSTER: Panhandle rarity is possible — freezing rain
Hi, my name is Skip Foster. I’m not a weatherman, but I play one in the newspaper. Actually, I used to play one. I was a winter weather hobbyist/columnist in my former life in Shelby, N.C. But that’s...
View ArticleWinter storm watch: Forecast calls for icy roads, snow possible
A rare winter weather pattern headed for Northwest Florida could bring plenty of ice and even some snow all the way to the beach. On Tuesday and Wednesday, snow flurries could fall as far south as the...
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