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Sheriff’s deputies targeting drunk drivers on New Year's Eve
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies will patrol the area during New Year’s Eve celebrations to support the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” DUI initiative. READ MORE
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Dec. 31 deadline set for 3 percent property tax discount
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County property owners have until Dec. 31 to get a 3 percent discount on property taxes. READ MORE
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Kidney care center in Crestview receives name change
CRESTVIEW — Local nephrology practice, Pensacola Nephrology P.A./The Kidney Group, is rebranding itself as The Renalus Center for Kidney Care. READ MORE
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Children’s Hospital assists families with low-cost health insurance
PENSACOLA — Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart is helping families enroll their children in low-cost health insurance through Florida KidCare. READ MORE
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FOR THE FAITHFUL: Upcoming events
Upcoming events for north Okaloosa churches and associated groups are listed below. READ MORE
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Training starts Jan. 11 for medical and nonmedical volunteers
FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa-Walton Medical Reserve Corps is looking for additional medical and nonmedical volunteers. Orientation is 2 p.m. Jan. 11 at Okaloosa County Health Department, 221 Hospital Drive NE, Fort Walton Beach. READ MORE
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Tax collectors picking up delinquent business tax receipts
FORT WALTON BEACH — Field agents from the Okaloosa County Tax Collector’s Office are in the process of collecting delinquent business tax receipts. Formally known as an Occupational License, the receipts are required to conduct business in Okaloosa County. Field agents will call on delinquent businesses and identify themselves as “Deputy Tax Collectors.” The field agents will not only fully identify themselves and their department, but they will only call during business hours Monday through Friday. READ MORE
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Wildlife refuge needs volunteers
CRESTVIEW — The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge is seeking volunteers to assist at their newly-acquired facility in Crestview. READ MORE
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Center for Lifelong Learning registration begins Jan. 11
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Center for Lifelong Learning’s prospective students may register Jan. 11 at the University of West Florida auditorium, 1170 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. READ MORE
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State college's spring registration extended to Jan. 14
NICEVILLE — Northwest Florida State College registration is in progress for classes that begin Jan. 7 and March 1. READ MORE
