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CRESTVIEW — A plaque in honor of late Air Force Gen. William Kirk was unveiled Tuesday morning at Crestview Technology Air Park. 
“I knew him through the Military Affairs Committee many, many years…

FORT WALTON BEACH — Two Okaloosa athletes will compete in the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle, Washington, according to Special Olympics Florida – Okaloosa County.
When over 4,000 Specia…

CRESTVIEW — American Legion Post 75 family fish fry is scheduled.

The event includes food from 6-8 p.m. July 21 and music by the band The Twins afterward through midnight in the post lounge, 898 J…

CRESTVIEW — All gun owners are safe with their weapon of choice as long as they receive proper training, according to Ward Lewis, co-owner of Precision Tactical Arms in Crestview.  
“I don’t think …

As summer classes and events are winding to a close, we are so thankful for the many people who helped us [at the Crestview Public Library] build a better world.
In Mo Willems' "The Thank You Book,…

CRESTVIEW — The John Irving Steele family will have a reunion.
The event is 10 a.m. Aug. 6, with lunch at 1 p.m. at the Blackman Community Center, State Highway 198 N., Blackman.
Call Roddy Steel…

CRESTVIEW — The Beach Brawl Sk8ter Doll Panhandle roller derby team, part of Panhandle United Roller Derby Inc. has members from Crestview, Milton and Holt, as well as Tennessee and Alabama.
The Be…

BAKER — A Kids Fun Day will offer free entertainment for area residents.
Lighthouse Church and Golan Assembly of God's Kids Fun Day is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 29 at Blackman Community Center, 7590 U…

CRESTVIEW — Crestview High School softball player Kylee Kimmons is the recipient of the 2017 Whitney Megan Langley Memorial Softball Scholarship.
The Langley family congratulated Kimmons, who will …

CRESTVIEW — Here’s a calendar of upcoming events in North Okaloosa County and surrounding areas. 
NORTH OKALOOSA CAREER  FAIR & VETERANS EXPO: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 20, Crestview Community Center, …