Collaboration, perseverance credited for solving 1981 murder case; Holt man charged
A collaborative effort between the Sheriff’s Office, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Assistant State Attorney Robert Elmore helped lead to a Holt man's indictment in connection with an …
Tom's Creek and Turkey Creek Bridge lane closures on State Road 123 start tonight at 9 p.m.
CHIPLEY — Drivers will encounter lane closures on State Road 123 at Tom’s Creek and Turkey Creek in Okaloosa County from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. June 11 as crews perform routine maintenance on the bridges.
4 people injured in three-car wreck
CRESTVIEW — A three-car crash on State Road 85 Tuesday morning sent four people to the hospital with injuries. The crash occurred around 9 a.m. when a vehicle turning left off S.R. 85 was rear-ended …
Gulf Power gets 15-year contract
LAUREL HILL — Gulf Power may operate within city limits for at least 15 years under a new ordinance.
'Very, very blessed': Baker couple celebrates 65th anniversary
CRESTVIEW — Jeanette and Charles Henderson may be married 65 years today, but there’s still plenty of work to be done.
Since they retired — Charles from the post office in 1983; Jeannette from the Ok…
Council OKs resolutions to advance community development grant application
LAUREL HILL — The City Council has unanimously passed four resolutions to improve the city's chances of receiving a $600,000 grant for road improvements.
CHECK IT OUT: Popular eBook, audiobook available without waiting lists or holds
The Crestview Public Library is taking part in the Big Library Read program.
Foy Shaw scholarships awarded to three north county seniors
A senior from each of the three north Okaloosa County high schools each received $1,000 from the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce Foy Shaw Scholarship fund.
Council OKs unbudgeted conference travel; Helt and Gordon vote nay
CRESTVIEW — With a 3-2 vote, the City Council approved paying the expenses for any interested council member to attend the Florida League of Cities conference in Hollywood. The potential $2,000 per m…
Business leader funds $100,000 teaching award, book sales cover first Shaw Scholarship for 2015
CRESTVIEW — Before he modestly accepted the key to the city from Mayor David Cadle, business leader Paul Hsu had already found another way to give back to the community he calls home.















