Apr 28, 2017
Children now having 'adult' problems
CRESTVIEW—Going on a bike ride to a friend’s house or playing at recess isn’t just fun for most children, it could be saving their lives.
Poor eating habits and inactive lifestyles are leading to o…
Apr 26, 2017
Crestview facility plans nurse job fair
CRESTVIEW — Sign-on bonuses and on-site interviews are part of an upcoming job fair.
The Shoal Creek Rehabilitation Center fair is 9 a.m.to 2 p.m. April 28 at 500 Hospital Drive, Crestview.
Compa…
Apr 25, 2017
Dental clinic provides free care for those in need
Editor’s Note: This continues our Celebrate Community series on nonprofit organizations that improve North Okaloosa County residents’ quality of life.
CRESTVIEW —The Baker Lions Club and Baker Are…
Apr 21, 2017
Okaloosa mosquito control starts
CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa County Mosquito Control Program began spot spraying this month. Within the next couple of weeks, the standard evening broadcast spray schedule will begin, weather permitting.…
Apr 10, 2017
How to survive rip currents
It was disheartening to read that even with a double red flag, at least nine people had to be rescued from the gulf recently, and one person lost their life.
In that spirit, I believe it is importa…
Apr 5, 2017
One Okaloosa park receives hazardous water advisory
FORT WALTON BEACH — An Okaloosa County park has potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated April 3.
Liza Jackson Park, Fort Walton Beach, failed…
Apr 4, 2017
Tractor Supply hosts poultry care event
CRESTVIEW — Tractor Supply Company in Crestview will host a backyard poultry information event.
Attendees can engage in a number of activities centered on learning how to care for and manage an at-…
Mar 31, 2017
Crestview resident presents research at University of Alabama conference
CRESTVIEW — A Crestview resident is among University of Alabama students selected to present a research project at UA’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference.
Shelby Critcher of C…
Mar 30, 2017
Emergency response training available in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — The North Okaloosa Community Emergency Response Team's basic certification training is scheduled. With certification, participants may help our area's first responders during the first 72…
Mar 30, 2017
2 pedestrians seriously injured in Wednesday night accident
CRESTVIEW — Two Crestview residents remain hospitalized with multiple severe injuries after being struck by a vehicle shortly before 9:30 p.m. Wednesday night. Both were standing in the roadway of Fe…