CRESTVIEW — It will be a familiar song with a new verse Tuesday when Crestview High School’s girls basketball team hosts Niceville in the Region 1-7A semifinals. The game will be the fourth between t…
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Resident protests proposed annexation
LAUREL HILL — Resident Kathleen Moneypenny said cancellation of Thursday night’s City Council meeting won’t stop her from raising the issue of unbudgeted annexations.
Miller named Okaloosa Sheriff's Deputy of the Year
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Deputy Jeremy Miller’s wide ranging accomplishments, along with his leadership and professionalism, inspire his co-workers and supervisors.
Okaloosa’s voting machines among oldest in state
Okaloosa County’s voting machines are so old they’re at risk of being decertified by the state.
Emerald Coast Toys for Tots finishes strong
CRESTVIEW — Emerald Coast Toys for Tots collected 16,906 toys that were distributed to 10,204 Okaloosa and Walton County children, according to an Emerald Coast Association of Realtors task force tha…
'A SIGN OF PROGRESS': PJ Adams expansion gets seed money
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County commissioners now have a tool to fund widening of the P.J. Adams Parkway-Antioch Road corridor.
Water bill payment deadline extended for Laurel Hill customers
LAUREL HILL — City water customers have more time to pay their water bills than expected.
Wildlife conservation commission considering limited bear hunting
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is considering limited bear hunting in certain parts of Florida. The discussion follows increasing conflicts and several incidents where bears se…
Grinnell, Preston complete basic Air Force training
Air Force Airman 1st Class Harrison C. Grinnell and Air Force Airman Joshua A. Preston graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
Here's how to support Eglin's Army Rangers
CRESTVIEW — The Swamp Ranger Association, which supports the 6th Ranger Training Battalion on Eglin Air Force Base, is taking applications for new members.