3 inducted to Okaloosa Women’s Hall of Fame
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women has named three inductees to the Okaloosa County Women’s Hall of Fame.
Arts Academy begins at Northwood Elementary School
CRESTVIEW — Northwood Elementary School’s Arts Academy is underway and introducing students to drama, music and dance.
Defense Department: Same-sex spouse benefits take effect Sept. 3
The Department of Defense will extend benefits to uniformed service members and DOD civilian employees’ same-sex spouses by Sept. 3, as long as service member-sponsors provide a valid marriage certif…
Beard completes Air Force basic training
CRESTVIEW — Air Force Airman 1st Class Travis D. Beard has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
Everett, Baker veteran, earns MOPH’s Distinguished Service Award
CRESTVIEW — William “Bill” Everett of Baker has been recognized for more than five years’ service to the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
Crestview fireworks show scheduled for Labor Day (PARKING MAP)
CRESTVIEW — The city will present a fireworks show on Labor Day at Twin Hills Park, featuring family activities and music.
New state legislation on public participation spurs new ordinance
CRESTVIEW — New statewide "public participation in public meetings" laws require the city to revisit its own policies, if only to bring them into compliance with state regulations, city attorney Jerr…
Wall reappointed to Florida Status of Women commission
The Okaloosa County Republican Party congratulates Barbara Wall, past chairman, for reappointment to the Florida Commission on the Status of Women.
McMahon Center in Crestview seeks science classes integration
CRESTVIEW — Area schools have a free resource in town to incorporate hands-on research to accompany earth and environmental science classes.
Okaloosa bus routes likely to be cut
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County commissioners have set a Sept. 3 public hearing to discuss possibly eliminating Crestview and Destin bus routes. The meeting is 6:30 p.m. at the county Courthouse in Crest…

















