Merchants around the world depend on the Christmas season each year for twenty to fifty percent of their yearly sales.
The travel industry from airlines to gasoline stations see a nice bump during…
Month: December 2018
Macron: Liar, liar, France on fire
What is the result of years of leftist, nanny-state rule? It has hurt the middle class, and eventually there are riots like we see now in France. French President Macron’s woes should serve as a warn…
Are interstate interlopers fleeing from a socialist utopia or trying to start blue waves?
One thing you grow accustomed to when living in Florida, as I do, is seeing out-of-state license plates.
The Sunshine State welcomes more than 100 million tourists annually, and around this time of…
A blast from the past for candy fans
CRESTVIEW — Victor Fleischer, and his wife, Rebecca, had a vision of opening their own candy shop after watching an episode of “Undercover Boss.”
That vision manifested in the form of a throwback-…
City council reaches decision on city manager office
CRESTVIEW — In previous meetings, the Crestview city council discussed where the city manager's office would be located, but couldn't come to an agreement. At the Dec. 10 meeting, Council President J…
Traffic stop leads to fentanyl exposure
CRESTVIEW — Three first responders and a man pulled over for speeding were taken to the hospital for evaluation Tuesday after possibly being exposed to fentanyl, according to Florida Highway Patrol. …
Laurel Hill park improvements near completion
LAUREL HILL — Construction on redevelopment and improvements to Gene Clary Park in Laurel Hill will likely conclude next week, city officials said at the Dec. 6 meeting.
Residents can expect to see…
Google CEO is the next Silicon Valley oligarch grilled by Congress
We don’t have royal weddings in America; our spectacle is Congress grilling business executives. Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg appeared earlier in the year, and Google CEO Sundar Pichai is scheduled for…
Sex predator lists Crestview change of address
CRESTVIEW — William Rino Dejoode, a sexual offender/predator, has listed a change of address of 3101 Ferdon Blvd. S, Crestview, with the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office.
Dejoode, 38, is a black m…
CHECK IT OUT: Fine forgiveness program helps local food pantry
Got fines? Short on cash? No problem!
Crestview library book borrowers may donate non-expired canned goods at the library now through Dec. 21. Each canned good given to the staff at the circulation…