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New county extension office dedicated

CRESTVIEW — With the snip of a red ribbon, the University of Florida/IFAS Okaloosa County Extension service’s days of operating from a cramped, outdated former fairgrounds shed are officially over. E…

SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Seasons change in sports and in life

My desk is a little less sloppy today, as it is that time of the fall I always dread: the end of football season.
Crestview closed out the regular season Friday against Niceville and Baker travels t…

Early voters turn out in droves

CRESTVIEW — Lines stretched out of the library lobby, across the portico and down the sidewalk Saturday morning as several area residents took a sunny fall day to vote on the early voting period’s la…

Okaloosa economic leader resigns

FORT WALTON BEACH — After more than 15 years as president of the Okaloosa County Economic Development Council, Larry Sassano has resigned to accept the top spot at the regional Florida’s Great Northw…

Crestview man charged in connection with meth lab

CRESTVIEW — A Crestview man is charged with child abuse and trafficking in methamphetamine.

Okaloosa County Master Gardener recognized for landscape knowledge

CRESTVIEW —Okaloosa County Master Gardener Bill Buckellew won the Personal Communications Award at the 32nd Annual Florida Master Gardener Continued Training Conference on Oct. 3. Okaloosa County res…

Holt man arrested on meth trafficking and possession

HOLT — On Nov. 1, Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Investigators and deputies arrested 54-year old Terry Warren of 4001 Log Lake Road, Holt, on an active Bay County warrant. Prior to that arrest, investigat…

Morris, Adams to be sentenced for racketeering, money laundering

PENSACOLA — Former Okaloosa County Sheriff Charlie Morris, who tearfully pleaded no contest to state charges of racketeering and money laundering on Feb. 4, 2010, finally will be sentenced today for …