CRESTVIEW — National Weather Service predictions call for a half-inch of ice accumulation as residents throughout the north county prepare for the un-Florida-like weather.
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Winter driving 101 for North Okaloosans
When I heard this week's weather forecast for a mix of wintry precipitation my first thought was many drivers in the North Okaloosa County neck of the woods have probably never driven in ice or snow.
Four Bulldog softball players are college-bound
CRESTVIEW — A bright future awaits a quartet of Crestview High School softball seniors. Kayla Kelch, Parys Alexander, Kelsie Dardon and Ragan Sowell are taking the next step in their softball journey…
Take control of your energy costs during cold-weather periods
Because of the unusually cold weather, Gulf Power Company customers are using much more electricity than usual. Customer demand will continue to rise as freezing temperatures are expected again early…
‘School Choice Week’ being celebrated throughout Florida
This week is School Choice Week in Florida and across the country. More than 860 events are planned across the Sunshine State, in addition to 5,500 events nationwide. Lending support to the effort is…
Bulldogs claim top seed in district
CRESTVIEW — On a night the Crestview High School boys basketball team was at its worst the Bulldogs still found a way beat District 1-7A rival Niceville High School on Friday. Crestview shook off a s…
Area notices due to inclement weather tomorrow and Wednesday
CRESTVIEW — On Tuesday and Wednesday, snow flurries could fall as far south as the coastline and even out over the Gulf of Mexico, said John Purdy, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.
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How to protect yourself against escalating public violence
For the second consecutive year, crimes including assault, robbery, theft, burglary and rape have increased, according to a recent National Crime Victimization Survey published by the Bureau of Justi…
Crestview church's cookbooks offer recipes, refuge from addiction
CRESTVIEW — Woodlawn Baptist Church's young adult Sunday school students hope their cookbook's recipes will nourish both body and soul.
Police: Teen shot in leg after gun accidentally discharges
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Police Department is investigating a case involving an 18-year-old man who was shot in the leg Friday night.