‘Such a big relief’
CRESTVIEW — Harry Potter had the sorting hat. Members of the Crestview Citizens Police Academy Alumni group had Community Services Officers Wanda Hulion and Sam Kimmons to help prepare for the Dec. 2…
Peanut Butter Challenge donations aid local pantries
CRESTVIEW — The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences' annual Peanut Butter Challenge has come to an end, with communities donating over 20,000 pounds of the product in Fl…
Okaloosa Habitat for Humanity celebrates Crestview home dedication
CRESTVIEW — Habitat for Humanity in Okaloosa County celebrated the completion of its 59th home with a dedication ceremony Dec. 18 in Crestview.
The four-bedroom, two-bath house belongs to Joshua a…
Republican Women of Okaloosa Federated to install officers
OKALOOSA ISLAND — The Republican Women of Okaloosa Federated will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 3 at the Wyndam Garden Hotel on Okaloosa Island.
Socializing will begin at 11:30 a.m. A buffet lunch will b…
Property owners: last call for 3 percent tax discount
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County property owners saved more than $7.1 million by taking advantage of the 4 percent early payment discount last month.
"Our offices collected more than $177.6 million duri…
Nursing graduates recognized in pinning ceremony
NICEVILLE — Northwest Florida State College on Dec. 11 recognized students who successfully completed the college's program for Associate Degree in Nursing during the fall 2017 academic semester.
N…
North Okaloosa's Nov. 14 to Dec. 19 arrests
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Police Department and Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office provided these arrest reports.
Defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Michael Lee Lewis, 5…
Walker Elementary — Megan Wilde's class
Dear Santa,
How are the elves? Am I on the naughty or nice list? For Christmas, I want a GOGO Doll, a baby doll, and a puppy. Thank you in advance.
Love, Carley O.
Dear Santa,
Am I on the…
Walker Elementary — Kara Elmore’s class
Dear Santa,
How are you today? Are you doing well? I have been between good and bad this year. This year, my top three wishes are any Lego set with 300 or more pieces, any PS2 or Wii video game, an…
Walker Elementary — Heather Bridges' class
Dear Santa,
Hi Santa. How is Rudolph? Are you God’s brother? Can you please bring me $500 and a baby alive to play with, or a baby brother? Did I always get presents?
Love, Makayla N.
Dear …















