Two Baker residents charged with burglarizing a Santa Rosa County business last month will also be charged in connection with a string of church burglaries in Northwest Florida, including Okaloosa Co…
Month: March 2014
Children's Summer Fun Guidebook entries requested
The United Way of Okaloosa and Walton Counties needs information on children’s summer programs for its 2014 Children’s Summer Fun Guidebook.
Crestview woman celebrates 101st birthday with family, church members
CRESTVIEW — Velma K. Conyers celebrated her 101st birthday surrounded by five generations of family, friends and fellow Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church members.
FINANCIAL FOCUS: Cope with turbulence as a passenger and an investor
Many travelers become nervous when their airplane experiences turbulence. And if you’re like many investors, you may be jumpy when financial markets are volatile. Yet flight turbulence probably isn’t…
Waste Pro customers can recycle, earn discounts with new program
CRESTVIEW — Starting April 1, Crestview households can save money on purchases from area businesses just by being active recyclers.
Fast food restaurants' drive-ins to receive renovations
CRESTVIEW — The city's two Sonic Drive-Ins will soon match the chain's new corporate architectural look. Enhancements will include new lighting, fascias and siding.
Crestview residents enjoy outdoor movie night fundraiser (PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — The Ronald McDonald House in Pensacola has an extra $200 following the Crestview High School Leadership Program’s first outdoor movie night, which featured the 2013 animated adventure com…
Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce offers $1,000 scholarship
CRESTVIEW — Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce's $1,000 Foy Shaw Memorial Scholarship Committee is accepting high school students' applications until April 7.
Red Cross CEO addresses Civitan Club members
CRESTVIEW — Jerry Kindle, of the American Red Cross of Northwest Florida, was the speaker during the Crestview Civitan Club's March 13 meeting.
Florida education spending goes up as student performance goes down
TALLAHASSEE — More funding doesn’t lead to better student performance.