Oct 3, 2013
Hurricane watch, event announcements for Oct. 4-6
CRESTVIEW — In preparation for the potential hazardous weather, the Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners scheduled a special meeting at 9 a.m. today at the Emergency Operations Center at Northwest …
Oct 3, 2013
4 volunteer dancers raising funds for Covenant Hospice this weekend (GALLERY)
CRESTVIEW — With time running out before Saturday's "Casino Royale"-themed Blue Jean Ball, four volunteer dancing "stars" are polishing their routines to benefit Covenant Hospice.
Oct 3, 2013
First International Festival includes dance, food and more in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — Organizers of the community's first International Festival invite area ethnic and cultural organizations to represent their countries and heritage at the Oct. 25 event.
Oct 3, 2013
Blue Jean Ball volunteers prepare to party in the face of a storm
CRESTVIEW — Storm or no storm, the "Casino Royale" themed Blue Jean Ball fund-raiser for Covenant Hospice will go ahead as scheduled, organizers said, and the beehive of activity in community center …
Oct 2, 2013
Volunteers sought for Almarante Cemetery clean-up day, Oct. 5
LAUREL HILL — Volunteers are invited to help tidy up history when Almarante Cemetery gets its annual facelift on Saturday. Volunteers will gather at 8 a.m. beneath the city's landmark blue water towe…
Oct 2, 2013
Okaloosa County lifeguard season ends Oct. 27
Okaloosa Beach Safety lifeguard season ends Oct. 27, following more than 200 open water rescues. Beach Safety will maintain limited daily patrols and 911 responses from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout t…
Oct 2, 2013
CHECK IT OUT: Agent available to help you understand the Health Insurance Marketplace
For those without health insurance, Tuesday marked the opening of the Health Insurance Marketplace and the beginning of open enrollment, which goes through March 31, 2014.
Oct 2, 2013
Less than 900 applications available for home principal reduction program
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Hardest-Hit Fund Principal Reduction program’s application process is entering its final stretch with less than 900 spaces available. Florida homeowners can apply before the…
Oct 1, 2013
LOOKING BACK: Formative years of the Crestview High School band
CRESTVIEW — In 1938, several key residents of the sleepy little town of Crestview decided that it was “time for some culture,” so they set about getting a band. They enticed Romulus Hunter Thompson, …
Oct 1, 2013
Country-themed fundraiser raises $10,000 for YMCA (PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview YMCA now has $10,000 that can pay for facility improvements, following the weekend “Be a Cowboy/Cowgirl for a Day” fundraiser at Old Warrior Ranch.