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Apr 14, 2022

Old Spanish Trail Rodeo draws packed house

The thrills, spills and excitement of cowboy and cowgirl life were on display at the Old Spanish Trail Rodeo on Friday and Saturday at the Barnhill Arena in Baker.
Apr 13, 2022

Second annual clean-up initiative kicks off April 18

The City of Crestview will host the 2nd annual Keep Crestview Beautiful clean-up initiative from April 18 to April 30.
Apr 13, 2022

Rudy Burns, rodeo clown and rodeo treasure

Rodeo clown Rudy Burns is as much a part of the Old Spanish Trail Rodeo as the livestock, the smells of funnel cakes frying in hot oil and hamburgers cooking on the grill.
Apr 6, 2022

Saxophone quartet moving on in competition

Crestview High School’s own saxophone quartet is headed to nationals. The four seniors will compete at the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition at Notre Dame in May.
Apr 6, 2022

Crestview Fire Department creates technical rescue team

When Hurricanes Michael and Sally rocked the Panhandle, it sent a message to the Crestview Fire Department that they needed to beef up their emergency response capabilities. Recently, the Crestview Fire Department announced the formation of a technical rescue team.
Mar 31, 2022

A role for sports in the Crestview community

Recreation Program Supervisor for the City of Crestview Parks and Recreation Department George Hillsman has to be a man for all seasons.

The city’s basketball program recently ended and now he’s already moving into baseball season that starts in a few days.

Mar 30, 2022

Council honors city heroes

Crestview City Council spent more time celebrating its employees at its regular meeting Monday, March 28, than it did discussing city business.
Mar 25, 2022

Invasive Species: What can we all do to fight them?

Invasive species are defined as introduced plants and animals that cause harm to the environment, the economy, and/or human health. They often displace native species further harming the ecosystem.
Mar 24, 2022

Residents share I-10 widening concerns

Homes near Interstate 10 in Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties already deal with noise and stormwater runoff from the busy highway, several residents said Tuesday, March 15, at a public hearing in Crestview.

They worry that widening I-10 to six lanes would compound those problems.

Mar 23, 2022

Okaloosa County offers $1.5 Million to non-profits through ARPA funding

As part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners has approved $1.5 million in State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) to respond to the public health emergency with respect to COVID–19 and to address its negative economic impacts.
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