CRESTVIEW — Right now, 600 children in the panhandle area are in licensed foster placements, and about 50 of them are awaiting a forever family.
Month: March 2015
Failed Crestview drain pipe requires $34,000 sinkhole remedy
CRESTVIEW — At first glance, a patched spot on Territory Lane looks like any other filled-in pothole. Not like a $34,000 repair project the City Council unanimously approved on Monday.
Lane restrictions scheduled on U.S. 90 in Crestview
The westbound, outside lane of U.S. 90 will be closed just west of the State Road 85 and U.S. 90 intersection in Crestview
ARREST REPORT: March 13, 2015
The Crestview Police Department and Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office provide the following arrest reports for publication:
Crestview
Jan. 14
•Aston Yvonne Tobias, 25, Baker: retail theft.
Feb…
NWFSC's ‘Hamlet’ to feature Crestview actresses
NICEVILLE — When William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy “Hamlet” opens at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center Wednesday night, two Crestview actresses will discover something’s rotten in Denmark.
Children in Crisis elects new board members
Children in Crisis Inc.'s new board of directors members includes Don Adams, Okaloosa County undersheriff; Martha Caughey, Pensacola State College; Thomas Remington, retired judge; and Claire Nuckles…
Retired law enforcement director, former Okaloosa undersheriff eyes county commission
CRESTVIEW — Graham Fountain, Republican, retired state law enforcement director and former undersheriff, seeks election to the Okaloosa County Commission District 1 seat being held by Wayne Harris, w…
Marvel of Flight to feature 10 exhibits
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — “Marvel of Flight," DeFuniak Springs' fifth annual aviation festival, is Friday, April 10 from 5-10 p.m. and Saturday, April 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at DeFuniak Springs Municipal …
Issue most Laurel Hill couples don't face? Obeying Sunshine Laws
LAUREL HILL — To fill three City Council seats, voters here chose city hall outsiders over an incumbent and a former mayor.
Weight lifting meet great success (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
BAKER — Time will tell of the Oliver Nursery Gator Invitational weight lifting meet becomes an annual event. But if Wednesday’s inaugural event is a predictor of future successes the meet should be a…