CRESTVIEW — For some residents, Christmas decorating means untangling lights, hoping that one pesky strand will illuminate another year, and getting the display up so they can move on to the next hol…
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Crestview named among University of Florida’s top 100 growing cities
CRESTVIEW — An influx of neighbors arriving with military reassignments from North Carolina, Texas and Alaska has boosted the local population and propelled the city into the University of Florida’s …
REVIEW: A Christmas gift from Crestview High's chorus (VIDEO)
I got to unwrap another early Christmas present Dec. 13 when the Crestview High School chorus presented its annual Winter Concert. It was such sheer delight that it erased any guilt I was feeling not…
Okaloosa law enforcement officers give holiday safety tips
CRESTVIEW — Thieves often prey on unsuspecting individuals amid the holidays’ hustle and bustle. However, armed with the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office and Crestview Police Department’s tips, you c…
Crestview High School students, parents donate blood
CRESTVIEW — Cold, dreary weather didn't stop many from donating blood today at Crestview High School.
Holt birthday girl seeks donations for seniors, not presents
HOLT — Many birthday boys and girls fixate on flashy gifts they’ll receive.
Railey Conner of Holt has a different perspective.
Emergency financial assistance available for wounded warriors
JACKSONVILLE — Wounded Warrior Project and Operation Homefront will extend emergency financial assistance to military service members and veterans active on or after Sept. 11, 2001.
Crestview council mulls travel expense reimbursement
CRESTVIEW — Networking with other cities’ elected leaders and learning innovative ways to meet Crestview’s challenges are some benefits of attending out-of-town conferences, city council members said.
Local merchants say seasonal shopping deals are still to be had
CRESTVIEW — Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday are long gone, but sales haven’t ended, local merchants say.
FROM THE PULPIT: Preparing for Christmas
When I was growing up in Crestview, we decorated the house inside and out.