CRESTVIEW — Differences between Okaloosa County School Board candidates may arise, but on one topic of voter concern, they are practically united: Each finds components of the state’s Common Core sta…
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County administrator resigns
Okaloosa County Administrator Ernie Padgett has submitted his resignation after 18 months on the job. Padgett said he’s leaving because, after two budget cycles, he and his wife, Lydia, are ready for…
Lifepoint Academy, opening Aug. 18, brings 'godly Christian influence' to children
CRESTVIEW — Opening a private preschool at Lifepoint Church has been a dream for years, Christina Drake said.
Tuesdays are Drewsdays: Fast food restaurant to donate half of Big Mac Meal sales every Tuesday
CRESTVIEW — A fast food restaurant's ongoing fundraiser will benefit a 12-year-old boy critically injured in a boating accident.
Improving county infrastructure among top priorities, candidates say
CRESTVIEW — More than 60 residents now understand county commissioner and clerk of court candidates' platforms following a Wednesday forum.
Okaloosa sheriff recognized for legislative advocacy efforts
The Florida Association of Counties presented its 2014 County Partner Award to Okaloosa County Sheriff Larry Ashley.
Commissioner: Video visitation with inmates has 'numerous advantages'
The Okaloosa County Corrections Department's new video visitation system provides a safer, more efficient way to visit inmates, a county spokesperson said.
Okaloosa Master Gardeners celebrate accomplishments
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County Master Gardeners consistently attract statewide attention, former Master Gardeners president Lockey Buhrow said.
Dean excited about opportunity at UNO
CRESTVIEW — Former Crestview High School baseball star Blake Dean continues his fast track in the world of college baseball. Dean, a 2006 CHS graduate who served as a volunteer assistant at the Unive…
Hatten: We’ve got two guys that can run our offense
CRESTVIEW — Second-year Crestview High School football Coach Tim Hatten believes this year’s Bulldogs enter the start of preseason ahead of where the team was a year ago. “I think it’s just a lot bet…