Spring is here, and new life abounds. Calves, lambs and chicks are all being born. Every day, I hear baby birds cheeping and their parents singing and chirping. It is a glorious time.
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Crestview cyclists' goal: draw 300 riders by next spring
CRESTVIEW — Members of the Crestview Community Cycling Club say the inaugural Spring Century Ride was a rehearsal for next year’s event, which they hope will draw upward of 300 riders.
Here's why you could pay for using Florida roads
CRESTVIEW — The 8-mile drive through Crestview on State Road 85 could cost drivers as much as 48 cents if Florida follows Oregon’s lead and implements a mileage-based user fee to fund road maintenanc…
Okaloosa property tax deadline approaches
FORT WALTON BEACH — March 31 is the deadline to pay 2014 real estate property taxes and tangible personal property taxes.
Locals shine at county track meet (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — Track and field athletes from Baker School and Crestview High School had a chance to showcase their talents Tuesday at the Okaloosa County Track Meet at Jack Foster Stadium. Crestview’s K…
Pensacola author to speak at writer's group meeting
Northwest Florida author Lon Prater will be the Crestview Writers Group's guest speaker for their upcoming meeting, 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 30, at the Crestview Public Library.
One park receives advisory for hazardous water
FORT WALTON BEACH — One Okaloosa County park may have potentially hazardous bathing water, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County stated this week.
HELMS: Fight, prevail on your knees
Valor and bravery are words we use to describe an individual who goes beyond their personal fears to make a safer area for all of humanity.
Bellydancing for fun, exercise and bonding comes to Crestview
CRESTVIEW — Each Wednesday, women can gather in the Spanish Trail Park Senior Activities Center to socialize and exercise while performing American Tribal Style Bellydance.
Niceville avenges loss to Crestview
NICEVILLE — Crestview's Taylor Rolison was mowing down right-handed Niceville batter after right-handed Niceville batter, and Eagle coach Danny Hensley had a hunch. Four and 1/3 innings had passed, a…