CRESTVIEW — With the motto, “Insuring Your Legacy’s Success with us,” Dawn Mann was installed Thursday evening as the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce’s new chairman of the board.
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Month: June 2016
George Gainer elected to Florida Senate
PANAMA CITY — Bay County Commissioner and Panama City businessman George Gainer has been elected to the Florida Senate, representing District 2.
In a testament to his broad support, Commissioner G…
Crestview teen to campaign for children's health in nation's capital
CRESTVIEW — Drew Barefield, the 2016-17 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Florida Champion, is embarking on his first “diplomatic” mission, an awareness campaign in Washington, D.C.
Drew, 14, s…
Alert Okaloosa weather program replaces Code Red system
SHALIMAR — Area residents may register for a new weather alert program that is replacing the current Code Red Weather Warnings System July 1.
The new system, Alert Okaloosa, uses a program called …
Okaloosa elections office compiling list of qualifying candidates
CRESTVIEW — These candidates qualified for 2016 general and special elections, according to the Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections office.
Here are the special district candidates for North O…
Man found guilty in Crestview kidnapping case
CRESTVIEW — An Okaloosa County jury found Karl Ronald Menz guilty of kidnapping to interfere with a governmental or political function and interference with custody of a child, State Attorney Bill Ed…
Crestview High, NWFSC alumnus preparing Gulf for tidal waves (VIDEOS)
CRESTVIEW — The chances of a tsunami hitting Destin or Fort Walton Beach are slim, but the potential exists.
And if it does, a Crestview High School and Northwest Florida State College alumnus wan…
Learn more about finance and investing at Crestview classes
CRESTVIEW — A series of free investing classes are held at the Crestview library.
Hours are 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays through July 25, except for July 4, at 1445 Commerce Drive, Crestview.
Remaining …
Okaloosa Tax Collector's office releases certificate sales results
SHALIMAR — The June 1 online tax certificate sale has produced millions of dollars for the Okaloosa County taxing authorities.
The 2015 tax roll was set at $216 million; collection began in Novemb…
July 4 weekend blood donations wanted
CRESTVIEW — One Blood is accepting blood donations for the Independence Day weekend.
Donors who give blood at donor centers from July 1 to 5 will get a 4th of July Summer T-shirt and a $10 gift ca…