Feb 25, 2013
Crestview firemen awarded Life Saving Medals for saving patient
CRESTVIEW — To a standing ovation from a crowded city council chamber, two Crestview firemen received the Life Saving Medal Monday evening from Mayor David Cadle and Fire Chief Joe Traylor for saving…
Feb 25, 2013
Organization spreads word about Florida KidCare insurance
CRESTVIEW — Sacred Heart Children's Hospital is spreading the word about Florida KidCare health insurance, a federally funded health insurance option for children under age 19.
Feb 25, 2013
Alimony reform bills propose relief from lifelong payments
CRESTVIEW — The days of a Florida ex-spouse potentially paying alimony even after death may end if reform bills working their way through the Legislature make it to the governor's desk.
Feb 22, 2013
State surprises county with PJ Adams Parkway improvements
CRESTVIEW — A "safety-improvement project" for P.J. Adams Parkway will begin to address the road's notorious congestion sooner than expected, Okaloosa County Public Works officials have announced.
Feb 22, 2013
Civilian employees brace themselves for possible sequestration
EGLIN A.F.B. — The impact of civil service employee furloughs would be felt throughout the community if sequestration is activated March 1, Crestview City Council President Ben Iannucci III said.
Feb 22, 2013
Monticello author: New writers group should help Crestview writers persevere
CRESTVIEW — "Never give up." That's the most important thing for writers to remember, Monticello author Dr. Anne H. Holt said.
Feb 22, 2013
MEET THE CANDIDATES: 2 challenge Crestview council incumbent
Editor's Note: Voters of municipal elections on March 12 will decide several positions in Crestview and Laurel Hill city governments.
To help readers make informed decisions at the polls, the News B…
Feb 22, 2013
Students participate in Supreme Court mock session
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS – Two dozen students from 11 area high schools spent a part of Valentine’s Day at a Florida Supreme Court mock session arguing the legality of drug testing athlete peers.
Feb 22, 2013
State subpoenas Harris, Amunds and Zimmerman about TDC funds
The Joint Legislative Auditing Committee has issued subpoenas for two Okaloosa County commissioners and the president of The Zimmerman Agency to appear at its March 4 meeting in Tallahassee.
Feb 21, 2013
United Way exceeds $1.2 million funding goal in difficult economy
SHALIMAR — United Way of Okaloosa and Walton counties announced Thursday its continued support from the community by exceeding its goal of $1.2 million raised in 2012.