CRESTVIEW — You could say that Holly Gibson, Crestview High School’s new softball coach, is an accidental coach. But that doesn’t mean her passion for the job is any less real.
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North Okaloosa residents named to scholars' lists
TROY, Ala. — Laken Johnson, Timothy Heath, Rafael Gomez and Cameron Kuypers, all of Crestview, are on Troy University's fall semester provost's list.
HAPPENINGS: A smile and greeting for every snowbird
This is the time of year when winter snowbirds return to Northwest Florida.
United Way fundraiser to feature ballroom dancing, silent auction
FORT WALTON BEACH — United Way of Okaloosa and Walton Counties’ “Nifty 50s" fundraiser, which features a dinner, dance and silent auction, is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Hilton Sandestin’s…
Holt resident celebrates 92 years with music, memories (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — After 92 years, Holt native Marlin Bass says the two biggest changes he’s witnessed are advances in communications and transportation.
Neighborhood Watch meeting scheduled
CRESTVIEW — The Midtown Neighborhood Watch of Crestview's quarterly meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16 at The ROC Senior Center, located behind Central Baptist Church on South Pearl Street.
National Flight Academy job fair is this week
PENSACOLA — The National Flight Academy at 1 Fetterman Way in Pensacola will host a job fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday. Up to 45 people are needed for the part time positions listed below.
Councilman with out-of-town residency says he will cast no more votes
LAUREL HILL — City Councilman Johnny James says he will not cast votes during council meetings while his residency is under investigation.
5K to benefit Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge
DESTIN — The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge's inaugural Zoolectric 5k is scheduled for 7 p.m. March 7 at Nightown.
Bobcats pounce on Hoboes
PAXTON — To get to Paxton High School from Laurel Hill, one must first take a right onto Highway 85. After six miles, take another right onto 180, then a left onto 331. About a minute later, Paxton w…