DEVELOPING: Crestview Public Works dept. captures injured duck
CRESTVIEW — An injured duck that avoided rescue in one of the Twin Hills Park ponds has been safely captured and is about to be transported by the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society for veterinary care.
Antioch students make county history in Book It! reading contest
CRESTVIEW — Kelli Correa's fifth-grade reading class at Antioch Elementary School received a surprise on Monday afternoon when Pizza Hut representatives presented a pizza party and other prizes.
Guardian Ad Litem remembers needy children with ceremony
CRESTVIEW — The Guardian Ad Litem in Crestview on Sunday remembered needy, unrepresented children with a ceremony at Twin Hills Park.
Shopping event Friday in Crestview raises animal shelter funds
CRESTVIEW — A shopping event/animal shelter fundraiser takes place Friday at Warriors Hall.
Paychecks for Patriots veterans job fair is May 10 in Fort Walton Beach
CRESTVIEW — Paychecks for Patriots, a free job fair for military veterans, is May 10 across the state of Florida.
Richbourg students enjoy their prom, a ‘Party in the U.S.A.’
CRESTVIEW — Richbourg Exceptional Student Education School presented its prom on Friday, with guys in ties, girls in gowns, pumping dance music and lots of food.
School-to-work program prepares ESE students for employment
CRESTVIEW — A vocational preparatory class at Richbourg Exceptional Student Education School is preparing select high school students for post-graduation employment.
CHECK IT OUT: Library closing May 10 for training session
The Crestview Public Library will host this year’s Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative Staff Training Day on May 10. All member libraries will close that day.
Chief: One accreditation requirement projected for summer’s end
CRESTVIEW — Since becoming Crestview’s police chief last October, Tony Taylor has implemented departmental changes to bring compliance with state standards and investigative benefits for the north co…
Battery, burglary top north county crimes
CRESTVIEW — Battery and burglary are the top two crimes in unincorporated areas like Laurel Hill, Baker and Holt, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office.













