Citrus canker is a serious disease of citrus trees that was recently confirmed for the first time in southern Santa Rosa County. Because of questions I’m getting from the public, I’d like to share th…
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Sheriff's deputy named first recipient of American Legion honor
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County Sheriff's Deputy Heath Hehl is the first recipient of American Legion James McCollough Post 395's Law Officer of the Year award.
Nearly $1M refund on hold while city consults attorney
CRESTVIEW — A nearly $1 million refund for overpayment of street lighting bills since March 2006 is on hold until city attorney Jerry Miller is consulted to see if Gulf Power owes more money.
Riverside PTO's Santa Shop raises $1,400
CRESTVIEW — Riverside Elementary School's parent teacher organization raised nearly $1,400 after turning a school storage room into a Santa Shop.
Crestview Marine using shock-absorbing concrete during live fire training
TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. – Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, swarmed the Combat Center Dec. 6 when they conducted live fire training in an urban facility, here, during t…
Northwood Arts & Sciences Academy reopens library after three years
CRESTVIEW — Since November, Northwood Arts and Sciences Academy students have been discovering a new world contained within the pages of books.
Bulldogs keep rolling with win over Tate
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview High School boys basketball fought off a sluggish star to take a 72-54 win over District 1-7A foe Tate on Friday. Perhaps it was the Bulldogs were suffering a hangover from …
Northwest Florida State College has pinning ceremony for nurse program graduates
NICEVILLE — On Dec. 12, Northwest Florida State College recognized students who successfully completed the college's Associate Degree in Nursing program during the Fall 2013 academic semester.
Boston butts available Dec. 24, 31 to benefit Relay For Life
CRESTVIEW — Relay For Life Crestview's Duke it Out team is having a Boston Butt fundraiser for Christmas and New Years.
EDITOR'S DESK: The thought is the true Christmas gift
We ran North Okaloosa second-graders' letters to Santa Claus in the News Bulletin's Dec. 18 and Dec. 21 editions, and it's always a treat to hear what kids really want for Christmas.