Jan 13, 2017
Remembering the county courthouse
CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa County courthouse’s demolition ends a lengthy chapter in Hub City history.
Black mold and asbestos throughout the building prompted the Okaloosa County Board of Commissione…
Jan 13, 2017
Speegle, Blake complete basic training
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Two U.S. Air Force airmen graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
They are:
•Airman 1st Class Christopher M. Speegle,…
Jan 13, 2017
Delinquent Okaloosa tax receipts due
The Okaloosa County Tax Collector’s Office is collecting delinquent business tax receipts in January.
The receipts are required for businesses that provide merchandise, entertainment or services to…
Jan 13, 2017
Florida International satellite campus still years away
The details
A Crestview campus for Florida International University has been in the works since about 2009. The campus will build on an existing physician’s assistant program that allows the comple…
Jan 11, 2017
3 things to do this week in Northwest Florida
1. SEE DANCERS ONSTAGE as the Eisenhower Dance Company performs "In Power & Passion" 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center, Northwest Florida State College, 100 College Blvd., Niceville. …
Jan 11, 2017
Impact 100 elects 2017 officers
FORT WALTON BEACH — Impact 100 of Northwest Florida — a non-profit, all volunteer organization made up of women — has new officers to guide the group in 2017.
Joanna Dean of Crestview will serve as…
Jan 11, 2017
Students enjoy youth sewing camp
I often hear parents and community members mention that life skills once taught in school or learned from helping Mom or Grandma are missing in today’s youth. Skills like cooking, letter writing and …
Jan 11, 2017
Ceremony raises funds for slain officers' families
CRESTVIEW — Speaking at the Gordon Martial Arts Jan. 6 advancement ceremony, Crestview Police Chief Tony Taylor found similarities between the academy’s guiding tenets and those followed by his polic…
Jan 11, 2017
Sharing and Caring: feeding families in need
Editor’s Note : This continues our Celebrate Community series on North Okaloosa nonprofit organizations that improve our quality of life.
CRESTVIEW — Sharing and Caring is an emergency food pantry …
Jan 11, 2017
County Courthouse demolished in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — After standing for more than 60 years, the Okaloosa County Courthouse in Crestview was demolished Tuesday.
The courthouse, at 101 James Lee Blvd. E., opened in 1955 but recently fell in…