Jan 18, 2013
Florida court upholds pension law repealing cost of living increase
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A law championed by Gov. Rick Scott that requires teachers, state and county workers and some municipal employees to contribute 3 percent of their pay to the state's pension …
Jan 18, 2013
No one injured by explosive devices detonated at Holt homes
HOLT — No one was injured by explosive devices detonated in the front yards of two homes, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Jan 18, 2013
Crestview's $27,000 software update could save priceless information
CRESTVIEW — The City Council’s unanimous action on Monday moved Crestview closer to complying with a recommendation to integrate all city services into a comprehensive computer system.
Jan 18, 2013
Crestview City Council considering donated building's possible uses
CRESTVIEW — A garage to store and investigate impounded vehicles? A recycling center? A community meeting hall? These are among the possible uses city have officials have suggested for a building tha…
Jan 18, 2013
Rosalynn Carter to speak at Chautauqua Assembly
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — The 2013 Florida Chautauqua Assembly is almost here, with former first lady Rosalynn Carter to be this year’s keynote speaker.
Jan 18, 2013
WEDDING: Stephens and Schmidt planning April ceremony
CRESTVIEW — Debbie and Lamar Stephens, of Crestview, announce the April 20, 2013 wedding of their daughter, Tiffani, to Stephen Schmidt of Troy, Ala.
Jan 18, 2013
Supervisor of Elections office offers $1,200 scholarship
CRESTVIEW — The Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections, or FSASE, will award a $1,200 scholarship at its annual summer conference.
Jan 18, 2013
Scott does about-face on early voting
TALLAHASSEE (AP) — Gov. Rick Scott — who slashed early voting from 14 to 8 days, then defended the decision in court — said Thursday he thinks returning to 14 early-voting days will help ease long li…
Jan 18, 2013
Woman charged with battery for kicking officer has court date
CRESTVIEW — A woman is in hot water after she allegedly kicked a Crestview Police officer in the stomach.
Jan 18, 2013
Rocky Bayou Christian students learn about the Second Amendment
NICEVILLE — The controversy surrounding gun control in the United States has been dissected to its roots and built back up to the present inside a local classroom.