Jan 24, 2014
SPECIAL REPORT: Why 10 miles separate many NWF communities
CRESTVIEW — From Crestview to Deerland is about 10 miles. It's a tad less than 10 miles to Mossy Head, and slightly less than 10 miles more to DeFuniak Springs.
Jan 24, 2014
4 ways anyone can be more like a Marine
They’re called “The Few. The Proud;” does that mean the many Americans who admire the U.S. Marines never hope to become more like them? Eric Wentz, a highly decorated military intelligence specialist…
Jan 23, 2014
Okaloosa women's commission to induct new officers
The Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women will swear in Valerie McLaughlin, chair; Amy McBride, vice chair; Mary Blackwell, secretary; and Dawn Johnson, treasurer, as its 2014 officers.
Jan 23, 2014
County official: Crestview courthouse renovation 'long overdue'
Okaloosa County is considering bundling three major construction projects into one financing deal to get a cheaper loan rate.
Jan 23, 2014
Sheriff's Office seeks information on First UMC Baker burglary
CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a second reported church burglary in north Okaloosa County.
Jan 22, 2014
Help needed for survivors of Wednesday morning fire
CRESTVIEW — A Wednesday morning fire forced a Mount Olive Estates family from their home into sub-freezing temperatures and consumed most of their belongings except the clothes they were wearing.
Jan 22, 2014
Garden club members spruce up patriotic highway marker
CRESTVIEW — Dogwood Garden Club members Carol Strom and Thea Duhaime spent Tuesday performing some winter clean-up at the Blue Star Memorial marker on U.S. Highway 90.
Jan 21, 2014
'It's about respect': Residents explore ways to continue King's legacy (VIDEO/PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — Inspiring others could help overcome toxic trends in the African American community, the Rev. Edwin Stallworth, of 6th Avenue Baptist Church in Florala, Ala., says.
Jan 21, 2014
Martin Luther King posters appear below Confederate battle flag
CRESTVIEW — New posters honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are hung on the same flagpole that bears the Confederate battle flag.
Jan 21, 2014
CHECK IT OUT: Library seeks members for writers club
Have you heard about geocaching on the Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative Heritage Trail? Join the fun as this outdoor recreational activity takes you to interesting spots in Okaloosa County.