Category: local

CRESTVIEW — Need help or want to volunteer for a worthy cause? Here are some local services and organizations for consideration. 
SENIORS VS. CRIME VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Seniors vs. Crime Crestvie…

CRESTVIEW — Here’s a calendar of upcoming events in North Okaloosa County and surrounding areas. 
CAREER SOURCE MINI JOB FAIR: 1-4 p.m. June 7, 409 Racetrack Road NE, Fort Walton Beach. Employers h…

1. WATCH A DRAG RACE. Emerald Coast Dragway will host Friday Night Frenzy 6-11 p.m. June 9 at 7134 Garner Landing Road, Holt. Gates open at 6 p.m. and racing is from 6:30-11 p.m. Events include test-…

CRESTVIEW—Vacant buildings are a common sight when traveling through the city’s downtown area.
There are 104 vacant property parcels within the Community Redevelopment Agency’s boundaries that enco…

CRESTVIEW — Last summer, Okaloosa County residents enjoyed the Pokemon Go craze. This summer, an increasing number have found a new phenomenon: in the form of inspirational rocks.
The Crestview Roc…

THE QUESTION  
What has happened to the Crestview Old Spanish Trail Festivals … we used to have every year and the OSTF music lineup? These [were] things that people [looked] forward to every yea…

LAUREL HILL— Planned public improvements in Laurel Hill include culvert repairs, paving and drainage improvements. 

PRIORITIZED PROJECTS  
Crystal Weatherington of Dewberry, the city’s engi…

CRESTVIEW — An Edward Jones free financial workshop will give people the information they need to make long-term financial decisions.
The classes are 6-7:30 p.m. June 5, 12, 19 and 26, and July 3, …

1. DISPLAY YOUR CAR. Crestview Hooters will host their Show N' Shine Car Show 2-6 p.m. June 3 at 180 Cracker Barrel Drive. This event will continue the first Saturday every month. People are invited …

THE QUESTION  
How about an update on the shopping plaza that was going to be built at (Highway) 85 and [Live Oak Church Road]? The land had the sold sign up for the last couple of months by Berksh…