Board selects county administrator finalists; meet and greet planned
Five men from across the South are in the running to be Okaloosa County’s next administrator. The final selection is expected in early April.
UPDATE: Help comes for Jamicha
CRESTVIEW —Jamicha Ewing’s life is about to be changed thanks to the kindness of a community.
Florida court rules threats on Facebook can be prosecuted
TALLAHASSEE — In an apparent first in Florida law, a state appeals court ruled Monday that posting threats on one’s personal Facebook page can be prosecuted under state law.
Barge crashes into Brooks Bridge (slideshow)
FORT WALTON BEACH — A barge crashed into the Brooks Bridge about 3:15 p.m.
Report: Lack of communication contributed to Eglin airman’s death
A lack of communication between crews and leaders contributed to a boat crash that killed an Eglin airman during a training exercise in Pensacola Bay last fall, according to an accident report releas…
Gopher tortoises leave water plant amid $6 million project
CRESTVIEW — Six gopher tortoises have relocated from the city's waste water treatment plant on Arena Road to Nokuse Plantation in Freeport following a $6 million water system overhaul.
Eglin prepares for budget cuts
EGLIN AFB — The effects of immediate across-the-board cuts to the military are starting to take place at Northwest Florida bases.
Man arrested after accidentally stabbed by girlfriend
CRESTVIEW — A man was arrested early Tuesday after he was accidentally stabbed by his girlfriend, according to Crestview police.
Crestview couple defends daughter’s punishment (LETTER)
CRESTVIEW — A couple who disciplined their 13-year-old daughter by having her stand at a busy intersection with a sign suggested that critics “walk a mile in someone’s shoes” before rushing to judge …
CHECK IT OUT: A book to help anyone understand the federal budget
The numbers that make up the federal budget and budget deficits are difficult to comprehend.













