Jul 3, 2013
CHECK IT OUT: Engage a child's brain through reading
Did you know that if a child goes all summer without engaging his or her brain by reading, he or she could lose some of the previous school year’s lessons? Educators call it "summer loss."
Jul 3, 2013
Okaloosa County women’s hall of fame nominations due July 12
CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women is accepting nominations for the 2013 Women's Hall of Fame. Deadline is July 12.
Jul 2, 2013
ARREST REPORTS: July 2, 2013
The Crestview Police Department and Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office provided the following crime reports for publication.
Jul 2, 2013
Crestview teenager earns Eagle Scout rank
CRESTVIEW — Jacob Robert Somers, 16, of Crestview, has earned the Eagle Scout Rank, the Boy Scouts of America’s highest advancement.
Jul 2, 2013
Crestview councilman represents North Okaloosa for oil spill recovery
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County commissioners have selected City Councilman Thomas Gordon to represent the north county in oil spill recovery efforts.
Jul 2, 2013
Greater Federation of Woman's Clubs of Crestview selects 2013-14 officers
CRESTVIEW — Greater Federation of Woman's Clubs member Doris Day, of the Fort Walton Beach chapter, conducted last month’s installation ceremonies for new club officers.
Jul 2, 2013
Crestview AME church invites firefighters to teach life lessons
CRESTVIEW — As Ameylah Horton suited up in firefighting protective gear, she thought about what she wants to be when she grows up.
Jul 1, 2013
Governor signs foster care independent living bill
ORLANDO — Gov. Rick Scott has signed a bill extending the age that dependents can stay in foster care. The age, formerly 18, is now 21.
Jul 1, 2013
Open mic night is July 9 at Crestview Public Library
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Public Library is having an open microphone night for poets and musicians to read, perform, improvise and play together.
Jul 1, 2013
City libraries see more business after Eglin library closes
Military families seem to have turned to the Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative in the six weeks since Eglin Air Force Base closed its library.