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Sheriff's office swearing-in: 'A very solemn duty and oath' (SLIDESHOW)
FORT WALTON BEACH — In the past year, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office made 210,000 calls to service, cleared four cold cases, established multiple outreaches and honored two of their own with th…
Fire burns through Crestview home
A fire that kept crews busy until 4 a.m. Wednesday morning appears to have been caused by an "accidental electrical" problem in the attic, according to a press release from the Crestview Fire Departm…
Sheriff seeks funds to keep deputies in elementary schools
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County Sheriff Larry Ashley on Tuesday asked county commissioners to help pay a portion of the $1.5 million needed to keep deputies in every elementary school through the end of …
Volunteer network operates local shelters and soup kitchens
CRESTVIEW — Jimmy James, visiting from Arizona, praised Crestview’s hospitality, friendliness and local cooks’ culinary skills.
Laurel Hill council to seek $600,000 grant for road repair
LAUREL HILL — The City Council on Tuesday voted in favor of pursuing a state grant that could give the city up to $600,000 for road repairs.
Man charged with careless driving for rear-ending bus
CRESTVIEW — A Crestview man was charged with careless driving for hitting the back of a school bus that was loaded with students heading for a basketball game.
Teacher reprimanded, transferred after sexual harassment complaints
Sexual harassment accusations against a high school math teacher have been confirmed following a school district investigation.
Electrical fire damages home
CRESTVIEW — Three fire departments responded to house fire just before midnight, on Tuesday.
"The residents were home at the time," Dave Brown, Battalion Chief of the Crestview Fire Department, said…
EXTENSION CONNECTION: Holly plants in the Florida landscape
The holly genus, Ilex, offers a variety of plants from which to choose.

















