Jul 21, 2017
Fee changes for concealed weapon applications
SHALIMAR — All individuals who apply for or renew a Florida concealed weapon license now save $5. Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam worked with the Florida Legislature to bring the applicati…
Jul 21, 2017
What’s Happening in North Okaloosa County
CRESTVIEW — Here’s a calendar of upcoming events in North Okaloosa County and surrounding areas.
KIDS FUN DAY: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 29, Blackman Community Center, 7590 U.S. Highway 189, Baker. F…
Jul 19, 2017
REVIEW: A heavenly 'Act'
NICEVILLE — For almost a century, the American musical theater relied on literature for inspiration. Good books inspired good musicals.
Around the 1990s, the process experienced an interesting reve…
Jul 19, 2017
Air Force general remembered at Crestview Technology Air Park
CRESTVIEW — A plaque in honor of late Air Force Gen. William Kirk was unveiled Tuesday morning at Crestview Technology Air Park.
“I knew him through the Military Affairs Committee many, many years…
Jul 19, 2017
Okaloosa athletes to compete in Special Olympics USA Games
FORT WALTON BEACH — Two Okaloosa athletes will compete in the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle, Washington, according to Special Olympics Florida – Okaloosa County.
When over 4,000 Specia…
Jul 18, 2017
Crestview American Legion hosts family fish fry
CRESTVIEW — American Legion Post 75 family fish fry is scheduled.
The event includes food from 6-8 p.m. July 21 and music by the band The Twins afterward through midnight in the post lounge, 898 J…
Jul 18, 2017
'If someone knows how to use it, that makes it safer'
CRESTVIEW — All gun owners are safe with their weapon of choice as long as they receive proper training, according to Ward Lewis, co-owner of Precision Tactical Arms in Crestview.
“I don’t think …
Jul 18, 2017
HEATHER NITZEL: Thank yous are in order
As summer classes and events are winding to a close, we are so thankful for the many people who helped us [at the Crestview Public Library] build a better world.
In Mo Willems' "The Thank You Book,…
Jul 18, 2017
Steele family reunion set
CRESTVIEW — The John Irving Steele family will have a reunion.
The event is 10 a.m. Aug. 6, with lunch at 1 p.m. at the Blackman Community Center, State Highway 198 N., Blackman.
Call Roddy Steel…
Jul 18, 2017
Three games left in roller derby season
CRESTVIEW — The Beach Brawl Sk8ter Doll Panhandle roller derby team, part of Panhandle United Roller Derby Inc. has members from Crestview, Milton and Holt, as well as Tennessee and Alabama.
The Be…