Aug 12, 2013
VA grants one-year retroactive benefits for fully developed claims
WASHINGTON — Veterans filing an original fully developed claim, or FDC, for service-connected disability compensation may be entitled to up to one year of retroactive disability benefits.
Aug 12, 2013
National Guard plans Sept. 7 Open House at Crestview Armory
CRESTVIEW — The National Guard’s recruiting drive and community outreach open house is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Crestview Armory, 1518 E. James Lee Blvd.
Aug 12, 2013
$615K still needs to be trimmed from Crestview budget
CRESTVIEW — City department heads have trimmed some $290,000 off the first round of preliminary budgets, but there is still $615,817.21 to go, City Clerk Betsy Roy said.
Aug 12, 2013
Woman with Crestview ties helps U.S. Air Force control the skies
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — In warfare, they say, those who control the skies have the best chance of winning battles on the ground. If that’s the case, Air Force Tech. Sgt. LaToya Cleveland — whose husba…
Aug 12, 2013
Riga named new 7th Special Forces Group commander
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — The Army 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)’s newest commander is Col. Christopher Riga.
Aug 12, 2013
Crestview High School Class of 2017 checks out its new alma mater (PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — Long hallways, a sprawling campus, multiple out buildings and only six minutes between classes to get through them seems bewildering to a new student.
Aug 9, 2013
Laurel Hill School staffer finds Okla. man, will return lost mementos
CRESTVIEW — Carol Brown, a secretary at Laurel Hill School, has found the owner of several mementos mistakenly donated last year to the school.
Aug 9, 2013
Crestview native, Okaloosa activist Bobbye Sikes Wicke dies
A beloved local activist known for her drive and candor has passed away.
Aug 9, 2013
Joseph Floyd trial to begin Monday
CRESTVIEW — More than a year after he was indicted for racketeering, former Crestview Police Maj. Joseph Floyd will go to trial Monday.
Aug 9, 2013
Crestview permit fee schedule revision almost ready
CRESTVIEW — Having the county's lowest permit fees makes the city attractive to builders, but because the fees don't cover the cost of inspecting new buildings, taxpayers subsidize new construction.