CRESTVIEW — A Crestview Police Department Reserves officer was one of five finalists for the 2016 Okaloosa County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award introduced at the 15th annual Law Enforceme…
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Richbourg on-the-job training program wraps another year
CRESTVIEW — Richbourg School has students from prekindergarten through age 22. Once the students reach high school, they begin preparing to transition into the real world.
The on-the-job training …
Historic community celebrates heritage, honors fallen heroes
CRESTVIEW — The Carver-Hill community in west-central Crestview has celebrated its history for four decades.
The 41st May Day festival took place Memorial Day weekend at Allen Park, home of the Car…
'A time to smile and celebrate'
CRESTVIEW — For the first time in Crestview High School’s history, 100 percent of seniors walked at graduation; all 449 students walked the stage and received their diplomas.
Thousands of people p…
Baker's Class of 2017 sets school record in scholarships
BAKER — Cars lined every street within a mile radius of Baker School, filled with people who came to celebrate the graduating class of 2017.
Jennifer Stewart, an assistant principal, welcomed gues…
Laurel Hill graduates plan to 'keep moving forward'
LAUREL HILL — The Laurel Hill School gymnasium was full of family and friends who came to support the 26 students in the graduating class of 2017.
As the students proceeded into the gymnasium, eac…
Crestview Kids Fair to feature Power Ranger, live action
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Kids Fair will provide fun activities and an opportunity to meet a Power Ranger. But that's just on the surface; the event teaches a lesson about bullying.
The fair, which…
Neglect or misunderstanding?
CRESTVIEW— A Facebook post has sparked people’s curiosity about what goes on inside the Okaloosa County Jail. The answer, it seems, depends on whom you talk to.
On May 21, Breanne Tarallo made a po…
'We are more than honored'
CRESTVIEW — Two downtown businesses are making Florida Retail Federation history. Mike Carroll, of Hub City Smokehouse on Main Street, has been named the 2017 Florida Retailer of the Year, and April …
What’s Happening in North Okaloosa County
CRESTVIEW — Here’s a calendar of upcoming events in North Okaloosa County and surrounding areas.
MAY DAY PARADE: 10 a.m. May 27, with line-up at 9 a.m. at the Carver-Hill Center, 461 School Ave., …