Apr 26, 2013
School athletic directors assess facilities (GALLERY)
CRESTVIEW — In an era when competition has never been fiercer in high school sports, sometimes, the quality of facilities can make the difference between winning and losing. From well maintained fiel…
Apr 26, 2013
Defense, hospitality remain Okaloosa's main employers
CRESTVIEW — Just as the regional military presence sheltered north Okaloosa County’s real estate market during the recent recession, it also helped keep unemployment below the national average.
Apr 26, 2013
ARREST REPORT: April 26, 2013
The Crestview Police Department and Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office provided the following crime reports for publication.
Apr 25, 2013
Tax certificate sales workshops are May 1-22 in Northwest Florida
FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa County Tax Collector’s Office representatives next month will facilitate several workshops to inform potential bidders on the tax-certificate sales process.
Apr 25, 2013
Teacher of the Year: Breaux's Crestview students learn by doing
Editor’s Note: This the second in a series on north Okaloosa County Teachers of the Year.
CRESTVIEW — Not many students wrap themselves from head to toe in clear plastic tape during class, but Laure…
Apr 25, 2013
Minority Nonprofit of the Year competition seeks applicants
CRESTVIEW — The Florida Minority Community Reinvestment Coalition and Let's Do Business Florida and Summit’s Host Committee seek applications for the 2013 Florida Minority Nonprofit of the Year Award.
Apr 25, 2013
Four parks receive advisories for fecal matter
FORT WALTON BEACH — Four parks may have potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated this week.
Apr 25, 2013
Crestview map shows city's 15-year growth (MAP)
CRESTVIEW — It took nine months and countless hours’ research, but for the first time in 15 years, city officials and staff members can glance at a map and see Crestview’s boundaries.
Apr 25, 2013
$30K grant allowing residences could stimulate downtown economy
CRESTVIEW — As most downtown merchants can attest, there's one thing missing from the city's historic heart after 5 p.m.: people. However, if Crestview attracts a $30,000 Community Planning Technical…
Apr 24, 2013
Contractor to aid backflow valves inspection for Crestview council
CRESTVIEW — Public Works staffers will receive assistance from an outside contractor to complete state-mandated annual checks of the city's estimated 9,000 backflow water valves.