Jun 5, 2017
3 things to do this weekend in Northwest Florida
1. WATCH A DRAG RACE. Emerald Coast Dragway will host Friday Night Frenzy 6-11 p.m. June 9 at 7134 Garner Landing Road, Holt. Gates open at 6 p.m. and racing is from 6:30-11 p.m. Events include test-…
Jun 3, 2017
THE VACANT BUILDING FACTOR
CRESTVIEW—Vacant buildings are a common sight when traveling through the city’s downtown area.
There are 104 vacant property parcels within the Community Redevelopment Agency’s boundaries that enco…
Jun 2, 2017
Is there still a Crestview police traffic division?
CRESTVIEW — Although traffic accidents have increased over the years in and around Crestview, the number of members in the Crestview Police Department traffic division has not.
The unit, which had …
Jun 2, 2017
Uniting and inspiring the community
CRESTVIEW — Last summer, Okaloosa County residents enjoyed the Pokemon Go craze. This summer, an increasing number have found a new phenomenon: in the form of inspirational rocks.
The Crestview Roc…
Jun 2, 2017
'What's happening with this area and people?'
THE QUESTION
What has happened to the Crestview Old Spanish Trail Festivals … we used to have every year and the OSTF music lineup? These [were] things that people [looked] forward to every yea…
Jun 2, 2017
Road improvements planned
LAUREL HILL— Planned public improvements in Laurel Hill include culvert repairs, paving and drainage improvements.
PRIORITIZED PROJECTS
Crystal Weatherington of Dewberry, the city’s engi…
Jun 1, 2017
Free financial planning workshops scheduled
CRESTVIEW — An Edward Jones free financial workshop will give people the information they need to make long-term financial decisions.
The classes are 6-7:30 p.m. June 5, 12, 19 and 26, and July 3, …
Jun 1, 2017
Shady Grove Assembly hosts Summer Sing and Sweets concert
BAKER — Shady Grove Assembly of God will host "Summer Sing and Sweets" 6:30 -8:30 p.m. June 3 at 1189 Shady Grove Road, Baker.
The free event features the Polk Family, David and Debbie Harlson; Hol…
Jun 1, 2017
Crestview Police punch the gas for vehicle certification
CRESTVIEW — There was some high-speed driving in Niceville recently and a bunch of extraordinary Crestview motorists was responsible for it.
Crestview Police Department officers, investigators and …
Jun 1, 2017
North Okaloosa's May 5-30 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.
•Dylan Ray White, 22…