Nov 3, 2015
Crestview's Confederate battle flag comes down Saturday
CRESTVIEW — In six days, the rebel battle flag fluttering over Confederate Park will come down during a flag retirement ceremony.
Following the Confederate veterans memorial's Oct. 31 removal, the …
Nov 3, 2015
Florida Public Service Commission approves Gulf Power price decrease
PENSACOLA — Gulf Power customers will see a decrease in their monthly utility bill beginning in January.
On Monday, the Florida Public Service Commission approved Gulf Power’s request for the rate …
Nov 3, 2015
ARREST REPORT: Nov. 3, 2015
The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office provides these arrest reports for publication:
Oct. 11
●Edmundo Gamboa, 37, Crestview: fleeing/eluding police with disregard of safety to person or property…
Nov 2, 2015
Northwest Florida transportation symposium brings together policymakers, professionals
DESTIN — Late registration is available for the Third Emerald Coast Transportation Symposium is Nov. 12 and 13 at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort near Destin.
Registration costs $250 per person.…
Oct 27, 2015
2 downtown Crestview churches revert to original zoning
CRESTVIEW — Two of the city’s oldest churches have reverted to their original zoning following two unanimous votes of the City Council.
Councilmen on Monday passed ordinances freeing the First Pres…
Oct 27, 2015
Peaden named Crestview's Favorite Son
CRESTVIEW — The late Durell Peaden is now known as more than a beloved country doctor and hard-working former state senator who sought to bring quality healthcare education to Crestview.
He is now,…
Oct 26, 2015
19 Okaloosa projects receive RESTORE funds
These projects are approved to receive RESTORE Act funding in Okaloosa County:
●Economic revitalization of Niceville’s Historic Old Downtown, $400,000. Objective is to acquire property in Niceville…
Oct 26, 2015
Holt economic development meeting scheduled
HOLT — Okaloosa County Commissioner Nathan Boyles wants to hear how Holt residents want the community to grow and develop.
He has scheduled an informal meeting — 5:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at the First Bapti…
Oct 26, 2015
4 Okaloosa, Walton lane closures to expect
Drivers will encounter these traffic disruptions as crews perform construction activities:
●U.S. Highway 331 across the Choctawhatchee Bay Bridge in Walton County: intermittent lane closures 7 p.m.…
Oct 20, 2015
Antioch class in Crestview named to Rush Revere crew
CRESTVIEW — Alice Thomas’ fifth-graders at Antioch Elementary School in Crestview recently contacted the publisher of Rush Revere, the character Rush Limbaugh created to time-travel back into America…