Jan 16, 2013
Developing zoo seeks volunteers
CRESTVIEW — The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge is in the process of purchasing the former Sasquatch Zoo, and needs a little help along the way.
Jan 16, 2013
State Rep. Matt Gaetz continues fight to end ethanol mandate
FORT WALTON BEACH — Last year state Rep. Matt Gaetz was able to neuter but not kill a state requirement that Florida service stations pump only gasoline containing ethanol.
Jan 16, 2013
Okaloosa legislative delegates plan Jan. 30 public hearing
SHALIMAR — The Okaloosa County state legislative delegation’s public hearing is 5-6:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at Niceville City Hall, 208 N. Partin Drive.
Jan 15, 2013
NWF State College activities center grand opening is tomorrow
NICEVILLE — Northwest Florida State College will host a grand opening and open house Wednesday at its new Activities Center.
Jan 15, 2013
Two Crestview men arrested in connection with burglaries
CRESTVIEW — Two men are in Okaloosa County Jail following their arrests in connection with recent burglaries.
Jan 15, 2013
Emerald Coast Young Marines honor wounded troop member
CRESTVIEW — The Emerald Coast Young Marines on Saturday learned about being a U.S. Marine as they honored a service member injured in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.
Jan 15, 2013
Tree giveway among Arbor Day events on Friday
CRESTVIEW — Area green thumbs will celebrate Florida’s Arbor Day Friday morning with a tree giveaway and tree planting at the University of Florida/IFAS Okaloosa County Extension location on Airport …
Jan 15, 2013
School board votes to fund officers
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Okaloosa County School Board voted 4-1 Monday to approve spending more than $500,000 to keep school resource officers in every elementary school.
Jan 15, 2013
Gun ownership rights fuel heated debate at MLK panel discussion
CRESTVIEW — Instead of having a regular Sunday evening service, New Life Missionary Baptist Church had a panel discussion on current events.
Jan 14, 2013
ARREST REPORT: Jan. 14, 2013
The Crestview Police Department and Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office provided the following crime reports for publication.