CHELCO members report scams
Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative has received reports that businesses and people in its service area are receiving calls threatening disconnection for non-payment of utility bills.
ARRESTS: Aug. 4, 2014
The Crestview Police Department and Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office provided the following crime reports for publication:
Okaloosa sheriff recognized for legislative advocacy efforts
The Florida Association of Counties presented its 2014 County Partner Award to Okaloosa County Sheriff Larry Ashley.
Commissioner: Video visitation with inmates has 'numerous advantages'
The Okaloosa County Corrections Department's new video visitation system provides a safer, more efficient way to visit inmates, a county spokesperson said.
Crestview woman charged with attempted murder
A Crestview woman is charged with attempted murder following a Saturday night fight, Crestview police reported.
Crestview BBQ venue heavily damaged in fire
CRESTVIEW — A Tuesday night fire partially damaged Crestview’s newest barbecue venue, causing an estimated property loss of $20,000 plus $5,000 in contents.
Police to serve meals at Beef 'O' Brady's, earn tips for K9s
CRESTVIEW — Waiters in blue will tote drinks and meals rather than guns and citation books Saturday when Crestview Police officers take over serving duties at the Crestview Beef ‘O’ Brady’s.
With new equipment and training, Almarante Fire District gains new insurance rating
LAUREL HILL — Almarante Fire District Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Jaycocks says his new turnout gear is a much needed upgrade.
Crestview man to serve life twice for sex abuse
CRESTVIEW — Phillip Michael Hess has been designated a sexual predator and sentenced to the Department of Corrections to serve two consecutive life sentences without possibility of parole, William Ed…
Court date set for woman accused of stabbing man in the back
CRESTVIEW — A 35-year-old Valparaiso woman — charged with aggravated battery using a deadly weapon — will appear in court Aug. 5.














