CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa County Courthouse has faced Crestview’s downtown district for almost 100 years, but that appears likely to change.
Okaloosa County Commissioners’ recent approval of an ori…
Month: May 2016
Crestview police discover marijuana farm during unrelated drug bust
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Police Department attempted a traffic stop of a vehicle shortly after 10 a.m. yesterday at the intersection of Ferdon Boulevard and Walmart Road in Crestview.
The vehicle…
Crestview Fire Department: Spring Creek fire was accidental
CRESTVIEW — A May 17 fire at Spring Creek Apartments was unintentional, according to a Crestview Fire Department media release.
The blaze, which occurred about 6:33 p.m. May 17 at 800 Spring Creek…
SHANKLIN: A 529 plan can help with those college bills
We’re at the end of another school year. If you have younger kids, you might be thinking about summer camps and other activities. But in the not-too-distant future, your children will be facing a big…
University of Florida study: Nutrition labels may lead to buying more raw seafood
GAINESVILLE — If grocers put nutrition labels on packages of raw fish — a good nutrient source for cardiovascular health — parents may be more likely to buy the fish, a new University of Florida Inst…
Senior community open house is May 28 in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — Katie Manor Apartments — a community being constructed for seniors age 55 and up — will be ready for business July 1.
See a photo gallery of the Crestview and Jacksonville sites
The…
Okaloosa health department releases water quality results
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County has announced water quality test results for local parks.
No Okaloosa County parks have potentially hazardous bathing water, …
Then and now: Crestview cousins still hang out 15 years later (PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — The four toddlers in this 2001 photo — Zach DeGraaf, Leah Carter, Kyndall Barber and Austin Polk — are all cousins born and raised in Crestview, and attending Crestview High School.
The…
For Crestview High School senior, the world's a stage (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — Crestview High School senior Michael Brooks was introduced to applause in first grade at Walker Elementary School when he played Reindeer No. 8 in a Christmas show.
A couple of weeks ag…
Crestview military appreciation celebration to include helicopter fly-by, free food, music
CRESTVIEW — The community shows its appreciation for area military and their families Saturday with the annual Military Appreciation Recognition Celebration.
Held every Armed Forces Day, the midday…