Catholic Charities seeks Thanksgiving donations
FORT WALTON BEACH — Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida is preparing to provide Thanksgiving meals to nearly 200 local families in need.
Man accused of pushing woman into picnic table
A man with an injunction against him not only violated that injunction but pushed a woman into a picnic table, according to an Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office arrest report.
Woman charged with child neglect after meth lab found in home
CRESTVIEW — A 26-year-old woman was arrested after deputies found an active meth lab adjacent to a room with two young children.
Former TDC director bought car with county funds
FORT WALTON BEACH — Before the $710,000 yacht and the $747,000 home in Destin, former Okaloosa County TDC director Mark Bellinger had a Porsche.
Skaters could get a Crestview park
CRESTVIEW — The city’s skating fraternity could be Ollying, tail sliding and grinding in a city-run skateboard park if preliminary research by Public Works Director Wayne Steele bears fruit. Steele p…
Proposed charter vote is moot
After more than three years of effort to create a revised city charter and bring it before voters, an administrative error necessitated the city council voting to repeal the ordinance that placed the…
Man charged with DUI after hitting police vehicle
CRESTVIEW — A 25-year-old man was charged early Sunday with careless driving and driving under the influence after hitting a parked Crestview Police Department vehicle. According to the Florida Highw…
Local groups invited to Florida's 500th birthday
CRESTVIEW — Local organizations are invited to Florida’s 500th birthday bash next year. Viva Florida 500 commemorates the settling of America’s first European communities five centuries ago and local…
State plan sets goals for students based on race, ethnicity
FORT WALTON BEACH — Educating children can be a tricky business and that has never been more evident as many, including the governor, criticize the newest course set for Florida students.
Blue Jean Ball nets $28k for Covenant Hospice (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — Covenant Hospice has $28,000 extra that can cover various end-of-life care services after its Blue Jean Ball surpassed fundraising expectations, Lill Jennings, development specialist, sai…















