CRESTVIEW — An Amateur Athletic Union basketball tournament could bring up to 1,000 visitors to town, officials with the Crestview Heat AAU team told city leaders.
Month: February 2014
Crestview woman charged with Medicaid fraud
CRESTVIEW — With the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office's assistance, the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the Florida Attorney General's Office has charged resident Felicia Anderson with Medicaid fraud …
Residents take time out to 'Stand Up and Say the Pledge' (PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — More than 40 residents, including city leaders, Cub Scouts and veterans, gathered under cloudy skies in the courthouse plaza Monday afternoon for the Crestview Exchange Club's annual Stan…
EDITOR'S DESK: Dunn case underscores the need to break down cultural walls
Each week, I have to provide commentary on some issue affecting our area.
Odin Berg named Covenant Hospice interim CEO
Covenant Hospice's board of directors have appointed Odin Berg as the nonprofit's interim CEO. Berg will concurrently maintain his position as senior vice president/chief financial officer for the no…
State observing 'Through With Chew Week'
The Florida Department of Health’s Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida is observing "Through With Chew Week" to raise awareness about smokeless tobacco's consequences.
CHS principal among Okaloosa representatives at FASA Legislative Days 2014
The Florida Association of School Administrators Legislative Days conference is a means for state administrators to take part in the legislative process. This year's conference was Jan. 13-15 in Tall…
Warren receives Emerald Coast Young Marines plaque
CRESTVIEW — Emerald Coast Young Marines Gunnery Sgt. Michael Warren accepted a plaque during his discharge ceremony on Saturday at the Elks Lodge in downtown Crestview.
Students teaching classmates about dip's dangers
This week, Crestview High School, Laurel Hill School and Fort Walton Beach High School's Students Working Against Tobacco members are educating the public about the dangers of chewing tobacco.
HOBO HOMEFRONT: Hoboes help one of their own
At Laurel Hill School, students are selling spirit gear and taking orders for Boston butts to benefit LHS graduate Katlyn Free, who awaits a heart transplant.