CRESTVIEW — Imagine evening rush-hour traffic flowing smoothly from Cox Bridge to Stillwell Boulevard and beyond. Department of Transportation District 1 Secretary Billy Hattaway foresees major thoro…
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Baker's Hicks shuts down Freeport (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
BAKER — Austin Hicks wasn’t perfect Thursday. But the Baker School senior pitcher was pretty darn good as the Gators hosted Freeport in a District 3-1A game. Hicks went the distance on the mound thro…
Economic Development Council schedules next roundtable
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Economic Development Council's March 31 roundtable will celebrate Okaloosa County’s century of progress, focusing on key drivers in the local economy.
Commentary: Expanding naloxone access will save thousands of lives
My son, now in his early 20s, has battled addiction since he was 13. His struggle began when he started using a less risky substance, but the addiction progressed over time.
Crestview luminaria ceremony to honor people with cancer
CRESTVIEW — A ceremony next month will honor those who have survived cancer and those who have died from it.
Crestview softball thumps Escambia
PENSACOLA — Savannah Mason was 2-for-3 with two home runs and three runs batted in as Crestview High School’s softball team rolled past Escambia 8-0 on Thursday.
Board games replace video games for these Crestview residents
CRESTVIEW — Kids today! They just bury their faces in computer games and don’t know how to socialize, letters-to-the-editor writers periodically lament.
Peers, postmaster general laud Crestview letter carrier
CRESTVIEW — Letter carrier Anita Fee says she’s just doing her job, but her peers say she’s an inspiration. Her supervisors say she’s an exemplary performer. The mayor says she’s a role model. And th…
EDITOR’S DESK: Board games bring a welcome, personal distraction
Growing up, I loved board games. My brother and I played Monopoly as often as we could — my go-to mover was the brass boot — and I loved the narrative of Clue and the buzzer with Taboo.
HUBBUB: Mileage tax would hurt Florida's poor
This tax disproportionately affects the poor, as most of them have older cars with poor gas mileage, so they are already paying more to commute.