Nov 26, 2012
First holiday auction to launch
FORT WALTON BEACH — The gift card has become a Christmas season staple. Crestview News Bulletin readers have a chance to buy nearly $150,000 worth of gift certificates from more than 90 local busines…
Nov 23, 2012
Collegiate High School information sessions begin Dec. 3
NICEVILLE — Information sessions for admission to Northwest Florida State College’s Collegiate High School on the Niceville campus are 5:30 p.m. Dec. 3 and 13 in room 132 of the Student Services Cent…
Nov 23, 2012
Residents, businesses prepare for holiday season
CRESTVIEW — With Cyber Monday on Nov. 26 and Black Friday in the past, the Christmas shopping season is in full swing. Local retailers have hired extra help to deal with increased numbers of shoppers…
Nov 23, 2012
Crestview residents observe a quiet Black Friday after Thursday sales
CRESTVIEW — With national stores moving Black Friday sales earlier and earlier until they landed on Thanksgiving evening, the aisles of the Crestview Walmart were populated by more employees than sho…
Nov 6, 2012
Okaloosa economic leader resigns
FORT WALTON BEACH — After more than 15 years as president of the Okaloosa County Economic Development Council, Larry Sassano has resigned to accept the top spot at the regional Florida’s Great Northw…
Nov 2, 2012
Scott, state officials: aerospace industry boon to Crestview economy
CRESTVIEW — Florida Gov. Rick Scott visited L-3 Crestview Aerospace on Wednesday to see the facility’s recent expansion and stress the importance of hiring veterans. He joined state Rep. Doug Broxson…
Nov 2, 2012
Free food, entertainment available Nov. 9 at auto dealer
CRESTVIEW — Free food, entertainment and children’s activities are on tap for an automobile dealership’s grand re-opening celebration.
Nov 1, 2012
Scott touts veterans’ hirings during tour (SLIDESHOW)
CRESTVIEW — In the past year, Florida’s unemployment rate for veterans has dropped from 15 percent to 6.8 percent.
Oct 30, 2012
September real estate stats show mild improvement (Document)
ORLANDO — Northwest Florida’s real estate market continued its slow recovery last month as Okaloosa, Walton and Santa Rosa counties each showed signs of improvement mixed with some bad news.
Oct 22, 2012
Jobless figures improve in September
TALLAHASSEE — The economic recovery got back on track in September as local, state and national unemployment rates improved.