Apr 15, 2019
CHECK IT OUT: Crestview library to get Rosetta Stone access
The benefits of being bilingual and learning a second language have been studied and shown to improve cognitive function and improved academic success.
Learning a second language has been shown to …
Apr 15, 2019
Rotary Club holds annual Benefit Dinner
The Rotary Club of Crestview will hold its 26th annual Rotary Roundup Dinner at 6 p.m. Friday, May 3, at the Baker Arena.
Formerly the Wild Game Dinner, this event has grown to include a live band …
Apr 15, 2019
Gordon Martial Arts belt ceremony showcases multiple attributes
CRESTVIEW — About 120 Gordon Martial Arts students advanced to their next martial arts belt levels April 5.
"I’ve learned a lot in the three months I’ve been doing Taekwon-Do," Teresa O’Connor, a C…
Apr 15, 2019
School needs donations for banquet
Laurel Hill School will be celebrating students' academic achievements at an Honors Banquet on Thursday, May 2. This banquet is a very special event for secondary honor students and their families. E…
Apr 15, 2019
Winter annual weeds a great place to hide Easter eggs
As a boy in a small town in Georgia, we had a St. Augustinegrass lawn. My dad started the lawn before I was born.
That lawn was still doing fine when I left for college at age 17. I don’t remember …
Apr 14, 2019
Sewer crisis in the state of Florida
Sewage spills around the state are emblematic of failing wastewater systems across Florida, which is grappling with aging infrastructure and no clear solutions for funding a fix.
Apr 14, 2019
Crestview road closed until 2:30 p.m.
CRESTVIEW — A stretch of road has been temporarily closed for a church event.
According to the Crestview Police Department, 8th Avenue between Texas Parkway and Alabama Street will be closed until …
Apr 13, 2019
Baker museum to host egg hunt, accept nominations
BAKER — The Baker Block Museum is accepting nominations for its Family Heritage Wall of Honor, and will host an Easter Egg Hunt with Golan Assembly of God in Baker.
The induction ceremony for the W…
Apr 12, 2019
North Okaloosa County services calendar
COLD SHELTERS: The following Crestview shelters open at 6 p.m. and close at 7 a.m. when temperatures are 40 degrees or below.
Sunday: Lifepoint Church, 400 Ferdon Blvd. S, 682-3518.
Monday: Helpi…
Apr 12, 2019
Okaloosa County clubs and organizations
CRESTVIEW — Here is the latest information on area club meetings in Northwest Florida.
MONDAYS
DOGWOOD GARDEN CLUB SCHEDULE: Club members meet first Mondays from September through May, usually…



