FORT WALTON BEACH Okaloosa County Administrator Jim Curry says he welcomes scrutiny of county spending as local and state authorities investigate the Mark Bellinger financial scandal.
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Eagles too strong for Bulldogs
CRESTVIEW – Outside the Niceville locker room and next to the team bus at Crestview High School stood a crowd of Eagles players, coaches and fans, all listening to the Fort Walton Beach-Choctaw game …
Northview too strong for Gators
BAKER — A talent Northview football team had too much fire for Baker as the Chiefs rolled to a 40-6 District 1-1A win over the Gators on Friday before a Senior Night crowd at Doug Griffith Memorial S…
Free food, entertainment available Nov. 9 at auto dealer
CRESTVIEW — Free food, entertainment and children’s activities are on tap for an automobile dealership’s grand re-opening celebration.
Circus days are here again: Loomis Bros. event runs Nov. 9-11
CRESTVIEW — After a year hiatus, the Loomis Bros. Circuswill return to Crestview Nov. 9-11 at Old Spanish Trail Park. Performances are 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9; 1, 4 and 7 p.m. Nov. 10; and 3 p…
Scott, state officials: aerospace industry boon to Crestview economy
CRESTVIEW — Florida Gov. Rick Scott visited L-3 Crestview Aerospace on Wednesday to see the facility’s recent expansion and stress the importance of hiring veterans. He joined state Rep. Doug Broxson…
Baker volleyball team’s journey to state tournament starts Tuesday
BAKER— The Baker volleyball team’s path back to the state final four has familiar foes. The Gators host South Walton in the region semifinals at 7 p.m. Tuesday. If Baker gets past the Seahawks, the w…
Nov. 3 health fair offers family entertainment, awareness
Some 50 vendors will offer free health screenings ranging from hearing to skin cancer tests and health insurance information. The event will feature live music from local artists Carl Woodall and Thr…
CHS art students are winners
CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa County Fair is over for another year, but three Crestview High School students have tangible memories in the form of ribbons awarded for their art works at the annual event.
Mustangs continue to shine
DESTIN — The Shoal River girls cross country team continued a record-setting season Oct. 27, when they won the Destin 3K Invitational. The win — following the Lady Mustangs’ Okaloosa County champions…