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…
Month: April 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.
Heart of a 'Champion' (photo gallery)
CRESTVIEW — Davis Champion lived up to his last name Thursday night. Crestview High School's senior pitcher went the distance on the mound and Dakota Dean had a pair of hits and scored a run as the B…
Taco Bell planned for S.R. 85, Dollar General planned for U.S. Highway 90
CRESTVIEW — North Crestview residents won't have to head too far south when they want to "make a run for the border" if a Crestview City Council-approved Taco Bell opens as planned. And a new Dollar …
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.
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.
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…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Blessed to volunteer for hospice
Hopefully, when folks have to face losing a loved one, they will be as blessed as I have been with positive experiences.
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.
Military annually brings $5.2 billion to Okaloosa County
CRESTVIEW — The Air Force and Army’s Northwest Florida presence has been an economic generator for Crestview and surrounding communities.