Florida has the highest number of sea turtles of any state in the continental U.S. Three species — loggerhead, green and leatherback turtles — are common here.
However, the Federal Endangered Sp…
Month: May 2016
CROSE: Food service industry work offers life lessons
My mom and I have often commented that McDonald's has helped shape the American work force since so many people find their first job in fast food.
First jobs tend to be in the food service indust…
DREADEN: 8 historical fiction books you should 'check out'
Historical fiction never goes out of style as a literary genre. No longer derided as “bodice-rippers” with anachronisms or boring textbooks dressed up with poor plots, historical fiction is gaining t…
Richbourg graduates largest class in 5 years (PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — It may have only been five students, but for teachers, support staff and administrators, Richbourg E.S.E. School’s class of 2016 was a milestone.
See a photo gallery of Richbourg's gr…
For Crestview High alumnus and Iraq War vet, every day is Memorial Day
CRESTVIEW — Victor Everett graduated from Crestview High School in 2000 and went into the Navy the following year. As a corpsman, he served five years during the Iraq conflict’s peak.
Serving in t…
NWF restaurant owner credits military experience for success
During National Military Appreciation Month, Florida McDonald’s restaurants are highlighting local owner/operators who have served their country.
Among them is David Costa, a retired U.S. Air Forc…
Crestview receives Community Excellence award
CRESTVIEW — The Northwest Florida League of Cities has made it official: Crestview is excellent.
At the confederation of municipalities’ recent dinner, city officials were presented with a glass t…
Crestview’s Martinelli among UON graduates
NORMAN, Ok. — University of Oklahoma Norman students from 48 states and Washington, D.C., are among candidates for degrees this spring.
Joseph Quinn Martinelli, of Crestview, is among them. He wil…
Crestview teen selected for Naval Academy STEM program
CRESTVIEW — Nate Hernandez, of Crestview, has been selected to participate in the 2016 U.S. Naval Academy Summer STEM program.
The science, technology, engineering and mathematics-focused program …
Crestview financial planning team take advanced training
CRESTVIEW — Yvonne Shanklin, a financial adviser with Edward Jones in Crestview, and Marcia Fleming, a branch office administrator, recently attended an invitation-only training opportunity at the fi…