CRESTVIEW — The eighth annual Back 2 School Bash starts at 6 p.m. Aug. 16 at Old Spanish Trail Park amphitheater on Stillwell Boulevard.
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EXTENSION CONNECTION: Nixon named Okaloosa Innovator
On Friday, Aug. 9, 13 innovative farmers and ranchers will be recognized.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader displeased with Okaloosa deputies
Dear editor,
I really wish the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office would do their jobs. How many times have the deputies gotten calls about underage drinking and have done nothing?
Gators aim for playoffs
BAKER — Baker School’s football team started preseason practice Monday with high expectations for its third season under Matt Brunson’s direction. The Gators, winners of four state championships, are…
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Dad made all the difference
My dad, Jim Dickson, passed away early July 30 at age 80. Dad fought a four-year battle with a disease called Multiple Systems Atrophy and, in the end, the disease and old age caught up with him. I’m…
Crestview council and Gulf Power fixing streetlight billing
CRESTVIEW — As city department heads search for ways to trim their budgets, the Public Works department has found one area where expenses can be reduced: street lighting.
Awareness week aims to boost number of breastfed infants
CRESTVIEW — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County is celebrating World Breastfeeding Week through Aug. 7.
Free Okaloosa voluntary pre-k program begins Aug. 19
CRESTVIEW — Cheri Pittman, the Farmer Street Childcare Network director, wants North Okaloosa County residents to know about the free voluntary pre-kindergarten program for 4- to 5-year-olds.
Laurel Hill city leaders delay mowing contract renewal
LAUREL HILL — City Council members have voted 4-1 to delay renewing a mowing contract with Transfield Services after Councilman Clifton Hall questioned estimated expenses.
Crestview Bulldogs, Baker Gators begin football practice today
CRESTVIEW — In his first year at the helm, Crestview football head coach and athletic director Tim Hatten isn’t making postseason promises.