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Colleges' leader juggles demands
When former Lt. Gov. Frank Brogan became the state university system's chancellor three months ago, he faced an imposing list of financial and political problems.
Valparaiso Residents React to F-35 News
Valparaiso commissioners met behind closed doors Wednesday, to talk about a possible settlement of their lawsuit against the Air Force, but no action was taken.
Better ties between Fla. lawmakers, univs sought
When former Lt. Gov. Frank Brogan became the Florida university system's chancellor three months ago, he faced an imposing list of financial and political problems.
Florida House panel asked to delay Sansom ethics case
Former House speaker Ray Sansom was accused of quietly steering millions of dollars to Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, which then gave him a high-paying job.
Gaetz seeks coverage for cancer patients
State Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, issued the following news release: For many cancer patients, clinical trials of new treatments and drugs offer hope of a better quality of life or a chance at a cure -- if not for themselves, for future victims of cancer.
Pfeifler sweeps USTA-Florida Championships
Jennifer Pfeifler added another sterling trophy to her glowing tennis career. Pfeifler, a Gulf Breeze High junior, swept the competition in winning the girls 18-under, singles and doubles titles at the Seminole County USTA-Florida Section Championships in Altamonte Springs.
Thieves steal more than $3,500 from American Legion
Police are investigating a break-in at the American Legion Post on John Sims Parkway.
Fla. sen.: Cancer patients in trials need coverage
A powerful state senator wants insurance companies and HMOs to stop denying coverage of routine medical treatment, such as doctor's visits and X-rays, for Florida cancer patients participating in clinical trials.
'Your Taser ain't (expletive deleted),' man yells at police officer
An officer responding to a suicide attempt was aggressively approached by a 20-year-old man who was flailing his arms and shouting incoherently.
Apparent accidental shooting kills Niceville man
A 79-year-old Niceville man is dead following what police believe to be an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound.
McAllister receives master's from Georgia Tech
Cameron Elizabeth McAllister of Niceville has graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a Master of Science degree in Operations Research.
South Florida's scholarships-for-blood program gets closer look
Last year, high school students in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties freely donated 53,998 pints of blood that were processed as red cells, platelets and plasma, repackaged and then sold by Community Blood Centers to hospitals for more than $16 million.
Veterans see monuments to their bravery
A pair of silver pilot's wings were pinned to David Pierson's shirt - wings earned more than six decades ago in the U.S. Army Air Corps.
Seat belt use rising among local teens
Student drivers are clicking their seat belts more often than they did just a few months ago.
Okaloosa asks for $299 million in stimulus money
Okaloosa County has applied for a $299 million chunk of federal stimulus money to overhaul infrastructure in the north end of the county.
Former Eglin AFB Contractor Sentenced to Federal Prison
United States Attorney Thomas F. Kirwin, Northern District of Florida, announced today that Mark A. O'Hair, 49, and Richard Schaller, 57, both of Niceville, Florida were sentenced to prison terms for their role in conflict of interest-related federal crimes.
Cool weather coming, warm weather will return
Northwest Floridians and folks close enough to drive down for the weekend can enjoy a couple more beach days with extended late-summer temperatures.
Mosley-Niceville volleyball tonight, check for complete coverage
Mosley hosts Niceville in a key District 2-5A volleyball match on Tuesday in the Jim Redfern Gymnasium.
Four suspects face death in Billings killings
The State Attorney's Office announced Monday that it plans to seek the death penalty against four of the eight suspects in the deaths of Byrd and Melanie Billings.
Libby, Williams pace field at Destin Crab Trap Triathlon
Helen Libby took just enough time off from the pursuit of her Ph.D. to win another Destin Crab Trap Triathlon title.
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