Nov 27, 2012
Pet pigs, bus service and fire training discussed at council meeting
CRESTVIEW — Legalizing keeping pot-bellied pigs, supporting the city bus routes, firefighter training and working on a city social media policy were among topics discussed at the Nov. 26 meeting of t…
Nov 27, 2012
Authorities looking for DUI violations this holiday season
CRESTVIEW — This holiday season, lawmen plan to ensure Okaloosa County roads are safe from drivers under the influence. The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office, the Florida Highway Patrol and Crestview …
Nov 27, 2012
Local roads can alleviate S.R. 85 traffic, consultant says
CRESTVIEW — It will come as little surprise to motorists slogging through northbound State Road 85 rush hour traffic to learn the city’s traffic consultant said that the major north-south artery is a…
Nov 27, 2012
Crestview Buildings Improvement's Nov. 29 meeting agenda released
CRESTVIEW — The Adminsitrative Services Department released the following agenda for the CRA Buildings Improvement Grant Review board meeting, to be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 29 at Crestview City Hall.
Nov 27, 2012
Crestview police seek possibly armed shooting suspect
CRESTVIEW — Crestview Police seek Ervin J. Thomas, 28, the suspect of a shooting incident that took place late Monday night on Martin Luther King Boulevard.
Nov 26, 2012
Students, benefactors of Burke Scholars program recognized
NICEVILLE — The recent Northwest Florida State College annual Burke Scholars recognition ceremony brought together 2012-13 Kelly and Denny Burke Family Scholarship and Patricia Burke Ackal Nursing Sc…
Nov 26, 2012
Candidate University set Dec. 10 for budding politicians
CRESTVIEW — Potential candidates, or those who want to learn about the candidate process, may attend Candidate University, a three-hour seminar by the Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections office.
Nov 26, 2012
Curious George visiting Valparaiso Community Library Nov. 30
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Curious George, star of the PBS Kids show “Curious George,” will attend Story Time 10-11 a.m. Nov. 30 at the Valparaiso Community Library. Story Time begins at 10:15 a.m. with Curio…
Nov 26, 2012
Okaloosa panel to review how to eliminate rental costs
FORT WALTON BEACH — A new task force is set to begin the process of freeing Okaloosa County government from its dependence on landlords.
Nov 23, 2012
Centenarians on the rise, trends indicate
CRESTVIEW — Thursday, many Okaloosa County residents, regardless of their position, gave thanks for life’s blessings, sharing a meal and fellowship with loved ones.