News Archive

EDITOR'S NOTE: Laurel Hill's city leaders answered our questionnaire about what they believe are the area's top priorities in 2014. We appreciate all of their responses.

CRESTVIEW — The 2014 Florida Chautauqua Assembly in DeFuniak Springs opens Jan. 23. The Rev. Demond Wilson, who portrayed Lamont Sanford on NBC's "Sanford and Son," is the keynote speaker.

CRESTVIEW — Another class of safe boaters is ready to face Florida waters thanks to a Crestview High School teacher.

CRESTVIEW — When tragedy strikes, Samantha Torgerson will be there to help, and she hopes other North Okaloosa residents will be, too.

This week has been the coldest I can remember for sunny Laurel Hill. At times, the temperature has been as cold as 17 degrees Fahrenheit. Brrrr!

The Crestview Police Department and Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office provided the following crime reports for publication.

CRESTVIEW — The Hub city's welcome for the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)'s new deputy commander has left an impression.

Air Force Airman John J. Lovito has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas

CRESTVIEW — Northwest Florida State College has recognized 23 students who successfully completed the college's fall technical certificate program for emergency medical technicians.

CRESTVIEW — Gridlock on State Road 85 could be greatly decreased with an additional exit built just west of the existing I-10 interchange, Okaloosa County Commissioner Nathan Boyles says.