Feb 25, 2013
Road closures and flooding levels announced in north Okaloosa
The Okaloosa County Department of Public Safety announced the following road closures today. The roads will be closed as listed below for maintenance and improvements due to recent storms.
Feb 25, 2013
Organization spreads word about Florida KidCare insurance
CRESTVIEW — Sacred Heart Children's Hospital is spreading the word about Florida KidCare health insurance, a federally funded health insurance option for children under age 19.
Feb 22, 2013
Monticello author: New writers group should help Crestview writers persevere
CRESTVIEW — "Never give up." That's the most important thing for writers to remember, Monticello author Dr. Anne H. Holt said.
Feb 21, 2013
United Way exceeds $1.2 million funding goal in difficult economy
SHALIMAR — United Way of Okaloosa and Walton counties announced Thursday its continued support from the community by exceeding its goal of $1.2 million raised in 2012.
Feb 21, 2013
Stormy weather could bring flooding, emergency officials warn
The Florida Division of Emergency Management has warned that Northwest Florida faces risks from heavy rain and flooding into next week.
Feb 21, 2013
Stand Up and Say the Pledge ceremony attendance triples
CRESTVIEW — Old Glory, steadied by Troop 30 Boy Scout Jackson Kiewiet, snapped in the breeze Monday as an estimated 85 residents took 15 minutes at noon to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
Feb 20, 2013
Great American Spit Out part of Tobacco Free Florida campaign
TALLAHASSEE — Tobacco products like chew, dip and snuff are not harmless.
Feb 20, 2013
Explore Harlem Renaissance Era during Black History Month
This month, we celebrated African American heritage and my goal was to read some of the Harlem Renaissance Era's literature.
Feb 19, 2013
Crestview church opens cold weather shelter this evening
CRESTVIEW — Due to the weather possibly dropping below 40 degrees, a cold weather shelter will open at 6 p.m. tonight (Feb. 19) at Community of Christ Church, 398 W. First Ave
Feb 19, 2013
March classes will train people to help victims of crime and tragedy
CRESTVIEW — A 10-day volunteer training program next month will teach attendees how to help victims of crimes, house fires, car wrecks and other crises.