CRESTVIEW — Three fire departments responded to house fire just before midnight, on Tuesday.
"The residents were home at the time," Dave Brown, Battalion Chief of the Crestview Fire Department, said…
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Florida Chautauqua Theatre plans student acting workshops
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS — The Florida Chautauqua Theatre’s spring theatre classes for elementary and middle school students will begin Jan. 14. Students who complete the program will perform in a spring mus…
Teacher reprimanded, transferred after sexual harassment complaints
Sexual harassment accusations against a high school math teacher have been confirmed following a school district investigation.
Man charged with careless driving for rear-ending bus
CRESTVIEW — A Crestview man was charged with careless driving for hitting the back of a school bus that was loaded with students heading for a basketball game.
Laurel Hill council to seek $600,000 grant for road repair
LAUREL HILL — The City Council on Tuesday voted in favor of pursuing a state grant that could give the city up to $600,000 for road repairs.
Volunteer network operates local shelters and soup kitchens
CRESTVIEW — Jimmy James, visiting from Arizona, praised Crestview’s hospitality, friendliness and local cooks’ culinary skills.
Sheriff seeks funds to keep deputies in elementary schools
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County Sheriff Larry Ashley on Tuesday asked county commissioners to help pay a portion of the $1.5 million needed to keep deputies in every elementary school through the end of …
Crestview rally comes up short
CRESTVIEW — Trailing Mosley by 21 points at the start of the fourth quarter Tuesday, the Crestview girls basketball team mounted a fast and furious comeback attempt outscoring the Dolphins 16-4 down …
Baker's Wagner named winner of Taylor Haugen trophy
BAKER — Truth be told, Haley Wagner felt like something was up.
Sharks take bite out of Gators
BAKER — An experienced Port St. Joe boys soccer team flexed its muscle against Baker on Saturday in doubleheader action. The Sharks beat the Gators 6-3 in the first game and won the nightcap 8-0, dro…