Oct 6, 2015
Baker School homecoming parade will impact Highway 4 traffic this week
BAKER — Gary Williams, resource officer at Baker School, says the Baker homecoming parade this week is expected to cause 30- to 45-minute traffic delays Friday.
The parade is 4 p.m. Oct. 9. Its ro…
Oct 6, 2015
Okaloosa County hires new transit operator
FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa County representatives welcome Maruti Fleet & Management as the local transit system’s new operator.
The Maruti team — which has a five-year contract — plans to work al…
Oct 5, 2015
Here's what to expect at the Munson Community Heritage Festival
MILTON — The 12th Annual Munson Community Heritage Festival takes place 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11 at Krul Recreation Area at the Blackwater River State Forest.
A $10 parking fee per vehicle c…
Oct 5, 2015
Coats wanted for Okaloosa, Walton children
CRESTVIEW — The United Way of Okaloosa and Walton Counties and its partners — A&A Transfer and Storage, The French Laundry and Destin Cleaners — seek donations for their annual Coats for Kids at Chri…
Oct 2, 2015
Fall gardening seminar scheduled in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — Fall gardening doesn't have to be a mystery.
Residents can attend "Fall Gardening in Northwest Florida: What You Need to Do in October" — 10:30 a.m. Oct. 6 at the Crestview Public Libra…
Oct 2, 2015
'America's Got Talent' participant headlines Laurel Hill Hobo Festival
LAUREL HILL — Chloe Channell, a 14-year-old “America’s Got Talent” quarter-finalist from Pensacola, headlines the Oct. 3 Laurel Hill Hobo Festival.
The event — which features children’s activities,…
Sep 30, 2015
Florida Highway Patrol investigates Crestview area head-on wreck
CRESTVIEW — The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle head-on wreck that left four people injured.
The incident occurred around 5:15p.m. Tuesday on U.S. Highway 90, just east of the…
Sep 28, 2015
Crestview woman offers life advice as she approaches 100
CRESTVIEW — Saturday, five generations of Lucille Winsett’s family will gather at The Wild Olive to celebrate her 100 th birthday.
She just hopes the weather cooperates for the occasion.
“I hope …
Sep 28, 2015
American Legion Post in Crestview names new commander
CRESTVIEW — The Oscar E. Wilson American Legion Post 75's general membership has elected Lydia Benoit as their new commander.
Benoit, an electronics technician at Lockheed Martin, has served 17 yea…
Sep 28, 2015
Crestview man completes Air Force training
CRESTVIEW — Air Force Airman Jayson L. Shaffer graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas.
He completed eight weeks' training in military discip…