Dec 24, 2015
Crestview Masons schedule officer installation
CRESTVIEW — Concord Lodge 50, Free & Accepted Masons' open installation of 2016 officers is set for Jan. 18 at the York Rite Masonic Center, 404 Garden St.
A supper will be served at 6 p.m. and the…
Dec 23, 2015
Crestview, Shalimar law firm supports Northwest Florida Guardian Ad Litem teens
CRESTVIEW — Eighty-two teenagers in the local Guardian Ad Litem program will find that a law firm cares about them during the holidays.
Chesser and Barr PA's Crestview and Shalimar offices purchase…
Dec 23, 2015
CENTENNIAL: Revisiting the birth of Okaloosa County
It took a two-year battle in the state Legislature before eastern Santa Rosa County and western Walton County voters went to the polls on Sept. 11, 1915.
They voted overwhelmingly to form a county …
Dec 23, 2015
CENTENNIAL: Crestview started small but outgrew its neighbors
CRESTVIEW — As the Pensacola and Atlantic Railroad line pushed eastward, depots — really, just railway workers’ and materials camps — advanced almost every 5 miles.
First in the area came the stop…
Dec 23, 2015
CENTENNIAL: Baker sports prepared standout athlete for legal career
Tiffani Lee’s journey has taken her from Baker School's athletic venues to Miami courtrooms.
The lawyer, a 1988 Baker graduate voted Most Likely To Succeed, traces much of her success to her Gator …
Dec 23, 2015
CENTENNIAL: Two-time Baker pole vaulting state champion recalls glory days
Most people haven't heard of David Swinton, but he's one of Baker School's best track athletes.
Swinton won the Class 2A pole vault title in 1974 with a 12-foot, 6-inch leap. In 1975, he had a 14-f…
Dec 22, 2015
Barber shop, a Crestview landmark, closes after 60 years
CRESTVIEW — Downtown patrons seeking a traditional barbershop have one option after Leon’s Barbershop closes tomorrow.
That would be Mack Brooks’ Barbershop, on the other end of Main Street.
Leon…
Dec 22, 2015
Eglin receives clean marina designation
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — The Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Clean Boating Partnership recognize two Eglin Air Force Base marinas for their commitment to environmental stewardshi…
Dec 22, 2015
Hurlburt Field unit wins maintenance award for second year in a row
HURLBURT FIELD — The 2015 winner of the Phoenix Award for Maintenance Excellence is the 801st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Hurlburt Field, the Department of Defense announced. …
Dec 22, 2015
Emerald Coast has historic revenue growth for fifth year
DESTIN — Okaloosa County has broken tourism records for the fifth consecutive year.
Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island achieved their highest monthly year-over-year growth in revenue, up…