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High school students should take AP courses for college acceptance

CRESTVIEW — Eighth-graders Abbey Young and Marissa Flaherty, both 13, say they're ready to take the courses necessary to get into college.

Bulldogs at their best against Hoboes

LAUREL HILL — Crestview High School boys basketball Coach Greg Watson hopes Tuesday's win over Laurel Hill School can serve as blueprint for success as the Bulldogs prepare for the district tournamen…

LETTER: Want a business here? Ask one to locate here

The city cannot make a business come to Crestview. The only thing the city can do to entice businesses is to make sure there is sufficient infrastructure in place to accommodate their requirements.

Sheriff's Office seeks information on First UMC Baker burglary

CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a second reported church burglary in north Okaloosa County.

Florida restaurant industry expected to grow despite challenges

The state's restaurant industry is expected to post 4.5 percent sales growth this year to reach just under $34.7 million, according to the National Restaurant Association’s 2014 Restaurant Industry F…

County official: Crestview courthouse renovation 'long overdue'

Okaloosa County is considering bundling three major construction projects into one financing deal to get a cheaper loan rate.

Tax collector agents collecting delinquent tax receipts

FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa County Tax Collector’s Office field agents are collecting delinquent business tax receipts Monday through Friday during business hours.

Okaloosa women's commission to induct new officers

The Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women will swear in Valerie McLaughlin, chair; Amy McBride, vice chair; Mary Blackwell, secretary; and Dawn Johnson, treasurer, as its 2014 officers.