August 2013 – Page 6 – News Bulletin

21,000-acre purchase includes Eglin Air Force Base buffer

Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet have approved purchasing nearly 21,000 acres of conservation land as part of a partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, The Trust f…

Hancock field goal lifts Bulldogs (photo gallery)

PACE — Friday’s Kickoff Classic between Crestview High School and Pace was truly a classic. Bulldog defensive end Denzel Ware forced a fumble as he sacked Patriot quarterback Daniel Smyers with 26 se…

YMCA offers Walker Elementary before- and after-school care

CRESTVIEW — Crestview Family YMCA offers before- and after-school care programs through June 5 at Walker Elementary School. Times are 6 a.m. until school starts and dismissal to 6 p.m.

Crestview City Council releases Aug. 26 agenda

CRESTVIEW — The Crestview City Council released this agenda for its 6 p.m. meeting on Aug. 26 at Council Chambers.

5 parks receive advisories for hazardous water

Five Okaloosa County parks may have potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated this week.

Gators aim for 11th straight district title

BAKER — None of Baker School’s current volleyball players were born in 1992, the last time the Gators failed to make playoffs. This year's senior class was in the first grade the last time Baker fail…

New bar donates profits to 7th Special Forces, Niemann-Pick Foundation (VIDEO)

CRESTVIEW — A new saloon on U.S. Highway 90 allows patrons to support 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) families and help Niemann–Pick disease patients while they wet their whistles.

Weekend benefits raise funds for Crestview residents

CRESTVIEW — Two Crestview families who organized benefit fish fries to provide financial assistance for ailing family members have expressed gratitude for the community’s support.