Dec 3, 2012
Municipal elections on the horizon
FORT WALTON BEACH — Voters who are ready for a break from state and national elections might be surprised to learn that municipal contests are just around the corner.
Dec 3, 2012
Man suffers electric shock after crashing car into power pole
CRESTVIEW — A 19-year-old man was shocked with electricity after he crashed his car into a power pole early Sunday morning.
Dec 3, 2012
7th Special Forces Group has given the area a needed economic boost
EGLIN AFB — The arrival of the Army’s 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) more than a year ago has been a welcome boost to a slumping local economy.
Dec 2, 2012
Christmas Parade continues to bring in large crowds
CRESTVIEW — Crowds lined both sides of Main Street this evening to see the Christmas Parade (which was put together by the Main Street Crestview Association). The street was closed off and barricaded…
Dec 1, 2012
Laurel Hill residents show support for city dissolution
LAUREL HILL — Most residents who crowded First Baptist Church of Laurel Hill’s fellowship hall Tuesday night said this north county community should dissolve its city status.
Dec 1, 2012
OCSO officer to discuss human trafficking Tuesday morning
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Public Library will tackle a global topic as part of its First Tuesday Series. George Collins, of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, will discuss human trafficking at 10:…
Nov 30, 2012
Okaloosa panel to review how to eliminate rental costs
SHALIMAR — A new task force is set to begin the process of freeing Okaloosa County government from its dependence on landlords.
Nov 30, 2012
Jingle Bell Jog set for Dec. 8 (SLIDESHOW)
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Army 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) has set its sights even higher for its annual Jingle Bell Jog this year.
Nov 30, 2012
Investigator voted Officer of the Year: CORRECTION
CRESTVIEW — Investigator David Henry’s peers named him Crestview Police Department’s Officer of the Year. Mayor David Cadle and Police Chief Tony Taylor recognized Henry and his accomplishments durin…
Nov 30, 2012
Incapacitated officer hands case to other officers; meth bust results
A Crestview police officer who became incapacitated during a traffic stop handed his case to other officers, who found methamphetamines and chemicals in the stopped car.