May 18, 2018
What's happening in North Okaloosa County
CRESTVIEW — Upcoming North Okaloosa County events and surrounding area activities are as follows.
FAMILY PANCAKE BREAKFAST: 8-10 a.m. May 19, Applebee's Grill and Bar, 215 Rasberry Road, Crestview.…
May 18, 2018
Crestview police academy grads ready to hit the streets — almost
CRESTVIEW — Crestview Police Department salutes the only two graduates from the April 30 Northwest Florida State College Criminal Justice police academy class who were not in their academy uniforms. …
May 18, 2018
Okaloosa County Master Gardener interns graduate training program
FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa County Master Gardeners have selected the graduating class of interns for 2018.
Interns must now complete 75 volunteer hours in their communities by sharing the Univers…
May 18, 2018
Zimmerman graduates from basic military training
CRESTVIEW — Air Force Airman Jordan Zimmerman graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed eight weeks' training in military …
May 18, 2018
Baker School dedicates freedom shrine
BAKER — Baker School’s JROTC unveiled a new patriotic display this week honoring military and first responders.
The freedom shrine was dedicated at a May 17 ceremony at the school. The shrine consi…
May 18, 2018
America's Second Most Favorite Drink
I know I drank too many soft drinks as a kid and even as s young adult. My grandpa's store was just across the road and I drank too many Pepsi Colas, Dr Peppers and various other soft drinks. As a yo…
May 18, 2018
Economic report emphasizes training, keeping workers
CRESTVIEW — The city council heard a positive report on the area’s economic outlook this week.
Nathan Sparks, executive director of the Economic Development Council of Okaloosa County, spoke to th…
May 17, 2018
Antioch receives A+, high impact honors
CRESTVIEW — Antioch Elementary School is celebrating some recent achievements.
The Okaloosa County School Board presented Antioch Principal Kelli Sanders with a plaque from the State of Florida. T…
May 17, 2018
Crestview non-profit gets new director, location
CRESTVIEW — A local charity that works with at-risk youth is undergoing major changes this month. The Belief Foundation recently hired a new director and is looking for a new building to meet growing…
May 17, 2018
K-9s and drones at police open house
CRESTVIEW — Crestview Police Department hosted the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Business After Hours Event May 9 at the George Whitehurst Municipal Building.
The event doubled as an…