Sep 4, 2016
'The book was better.' Or was it? (PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — “The Great Escape” was an exciting World War II film. But some critics said the book was better.
“Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” was a lavish musical. But some believed the book was better. …
Sep 4, 2016
Baker lily plant holds 33 blooms (PHOTOS)
BAKER — Thomas Barrow, a Baker resident, said a single lily plant bore 33 blooms on a 1.5-inch stalk.
"Usually these August lilies have, at the most, six to eight blooms, and the stalk is about fi…
Sep 2, 2016
Crestview Constitution Day celebration set
CRESTVIEW — The Constitution Party of Florida will hold its 2nd Annual Crestview Constitution Day Celebration soon.
The event is 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Crestview Library.
U.S. Ar…
Sep 2, 2016
BBB Northwest Florida has tips and advice for after Hermine
PENSACOLA, Florida — Tropical Storm Hermine (formally known as Tropical Depression No. 9) is starting to show itself in the Bay County area and should be coming closer in the next 24-36 hours.
Even…
Sep 2, 2016
State Farm urges storm preparation for Florida residents
Weather experts are predicting Tropical Storm Hermine will likely bring heavy rain, wind and possible flooding to parts of Florida the next several days.
The storm is a reminder to all Floridians t…
Sep 2, 2016
Limited harvest for snook in season
CRESTVIEW — The recreational harvest season for snook is now open statewide.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission encourages anglers to use moderation when determining whether to t…
Sep 2, 2016
Gulf recreational red snapper weekends open
CRESTVIEW — The recreational red snapper season in Gulf of Mexico state waters (shore to 9 nautical miles) is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in September and October.
The daily bag limit is tw…
Sep 2, 2016
Lily plant in Baker holds 33 blooms (PHOTOS)
BAKER — Thomas Barrow, Baker resident, provided photos of a single lily plant bearing 33 blooms on a 1.5-inch stalk.
"Usually these August lilies have at the most six to eight blooms and the stalk …
Sep 2, 2016
CHELCO reduces fee for credit card payments
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS — As of Sept. 1, Choctawhatchee Electrical Cooperative's fee for credit and debit card payments now costs 95 cents less.
The company negotiated the 95 cent reduction in the fee cha…
Sep 1, 2016
Officials, business leaders tour Katie Manor (PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — The community’s newest apartment complex, devoted specifically to low-income senior citizens, has been open for several months, but this week local officials and business leaders paid a v…