EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — Residents may experience aircraft noise and GPS unavailability April 1-6 when the 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group conducts boat operations in the Gulf of Mexico and Choctawhatche…
Month: March 2018
Special Olympics Torch Run takes place
CRESTVIEW — With a cheer from supporters, the North Okaloosa County leg of the 2018 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics commenced in the parking lot of the new north Crestview Publix March…
Maternal mental health: Doctors worry there’s ‘nowhere to send’ new and expectant moms with depression
Lawmakers in California will soon begin debate on a bill that would require doctors to screen new moms for mental health problems — once while they’re pregnant and again after they give birth.
But…
'We love you, Calandra!'
CRESTVIEW — A group of relatives and friends gathered March 27 in honor of Calandra Stallworth, a Crestview resident who has been missing for a year. Lighted candles and flowers surrounded Stallworth…
Children of severe trauma need help
CRESTVIEW — April is National Child Abuse Prevention month and FamiliesFirst Network of Lakeview Center wants the community to know how they can help keep children safe from harm.
Last year, the Fl…
Investigation into homeless teens comes up empty
CRESTVIEW — An impassioned sermon at a local church may have sparked a fruitless police search for an alleged large group of homeless children living in the woods around Crestview.
Crestview Polic…
NWFSC dedicates Crestview office for Rep. Ponder
CRESTVIEW — Northwest Florida State College held a ribbon-cutting ceremony March 27 at the Robert L.F. Sikes Education Center in Crestview.
The ceremony dedicated a new North Okaloosa office for st…
Master Gardeners recognized for community service
CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa County Master Gardeners held their 17th annual awards program March 28 at the Gerald Edmonson County Extension Building.
The ceremony honored Master Gardeners in several ca…
Gulf Power to pass $103 mil tax savings to customers
Gulf Power received unanimous approval from the Florida Public Service Commission to pass along approximately $103 million in tax savings to its 460,000 customers. With the approval, the average resi…
Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce recaps activities
CRESTVIEW — Happy Spring from the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce. The weather is warming up, flowers are starting to bloom, kids sports are back in season, outdoor festivals are on the calendar……